This Venezuelan family had more shared interests than ever expected with the Perth-based CRISP volunteer group. Mum, Leydis, shared her aspirations and how moved she has been by the local group’s support: “I don't even know how to describe it. It’s not just the group;...
Publications
Working and studying in the Southern Downs: A new life for a go-getter family
Since arriving in Australia, parents Sajid and Samina have found employment in the aged care and meat processing sectors, and their kids are thriving at school. This is the story of how a Warwick volunteer group comprised of everyday Aussies helped a family of five...
Melbourne LGBTQI+ group support young Syrian refugee
The group, calling themselves Birrarung Strawberry, helped ease Ayat’s heavy load, leading to new connections and a hospitality job. “I am feeling proud of myself for what has been achieved so far,”...
From Myanmar to Melbourne: CRISP Case Study 2024
A group of six volunteers within the Warrandyte community formed a group through the CRISP program to welcome one refugee family to Australia. Read about their experience below.
Helping Hands to Start Anew: CRISP Case Study 2024
Maggie Patterson, from Urban Monk, speaks on welcoming the Alkhusi family to Goulburn and her experience of the CRISP program. Read the full case study below.
A Sweet Start in Ballina: CRISP Case Study 2024
Sue Milne, from Ballina Region for Refugees, speaks about welcoming newcomers to Ballina. The Haddad family were among the first to arrive under the CRISP program. Read more through the link below.
CRISP Group Preparation Guidebook
The Group Preparation Guidebook (accessible below) provides important information about applying and preparing for the CRISP. It has 7 parts: Part One: What is the CRISP? – This section provides a...
CRSA/CRISP July 2024 Overview Booklet
Our flagship program, the Community Refugee Integration and Settlement Pilot (CRISP), was designed and delivered by CRSA in partnership with the Australian government following a co-design process...
CRSA/CRISP March 2024 Overview Booklet
Our flagship program, the Community Refugee Integration and Settlement Pilot (CRISP), was designed and delivered by CRSA in partnership with the Australian government following a co-design process...
Annual Report 2022-23
2022-23 was an incredibly important and momentous year for CRSA - a year in which we were able to clearly demonstrate the power and viability of the community sponsorship model in Australia. Having...
Annual Report 2021-22
2021-22 was a very significant year in the journey of Community Refugee Sponsorship Australia (CRSA) and its mission. Having only become established as an independent entity in late December 2020,...
Re: Settlement Program – 8 March 2024
Australia's first gathering to celebrate and grow community-led refugee welcome. With a focus on community sponsorship and complementary settlement pathways, we’re coming together to showcase local...