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 summary of the background and benefits of a community-led approach in...
Publications
Here you’ll find all of our latest publications, including policy papers and research.
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 in 2022. Groups of five or more everyday people are empowered to be the...
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...
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...
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...
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...