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 umbrella insurance policies which will cover active mentor/community...
Publications
Check here for Community Refugee Sponsorship Australia’s latest publications including policy papers and research.
CRSA/CRISP 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 in 2022. Groups of five or more everyday people are empowered to be the...
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...
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 Application Guidebook
This guidebook provides an overview of the Community Refugee Integration and Settlement Pilot (CRISP) including information about group eligibility, the application process and group...
Letter to your MP Template
If you'd like to voice your support for CRSA's work by writing to your federal MP, we've provided a template below as a starting point. By using our template letter linked below, you can share the...
Annual Report 2022-23 Community Refugee Sponsorship Australia
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. ...
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...
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