This guidebook provides an overview of the Community Refugee Integration and Settlement Pilot (CRISP) including information about group eligibility, the application process and group responsibilities for those interested in joining the program as a Community Supporter...
Publications
Check here for Community Refugee Sponsorship Australia’s latest publications including policy papers and research.
Letter to your MP Template
This template letter specifically addresses the opportunity for Australia to do more to respond to the global refugee crisis through community sponsorship of refugees.
CRISP Settlement Guidebook
At the core of community refugee sponsorship models around the world is an understanding of Community Supporter Groups as independent, self-directed, self-governed and trusted knowledge holders in...
CRISP Exit Planning Toolkit
This CRISP Exit Planning Toolkit is designed to assist Community Supporter Groups (CSGs) to enable a smooth transition for the refugee household they’re supporting into the mainstream service sector...
Strategies to Secure Local Housing
Finding housing is one of the most important steps towards preparing to welcome a newcomer household. It can also be one of the most daunting! This factsheet aims to help Community Supporter Groups...
CRSA’s Statement of Commitment to being a Child Safe Organisation
CRSA has zero tolerance of child abuse and is committed to actively working to ensure that refugee children who are welcomed to Australia through our programs feel safe and protected from abuse and...
Australia’s Humanitarian Program Submission 2023-24
This submission is made in response to the Discussion Paper published by the Department of Home Affairs(the Department) in connection with Australia’s 2023-24 Humanitarian Program. Australia’s...
Complementary pathways for refugees: Policy principles
As at 30 June 2022 there were 32.5 million refugees in the world. There is a critical global need for complementary pathways - or safe and regulated avenues for persons in need of international...
Fundraising Guidebook for Community Supporter Groups
This guidebook is for Community Supporter Groups involved in CRSA’s Community Refugee Integration and Settlement Pilot (CRISP). As part of the Community Supporter Group’s (CSG’s) role in supporting...
Incorporation Toolkit (for groups based in NSW)
This guidance letter and the templates that accompany it have been written to assist groups of volunteers in NSW involved in programs coordinated or supported by Community Refugee Sponsorship...
5 Tips for Forming a Group
Are you interested in supporting newly-arrived refugees? Our programs require forming groups of five or more adults in the same geographic area. Follow these tips for spreading the word and finding...
Risk Management and Insurance Information for CRSA Program Groups
This document aims to help you think through insurance and any risks relating to your participation in the CRSA's programs. It also provides examples for your group to consider. CRSA has secured...
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