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Publications
Check here for Community Refugee Sponsorship Australia’s latest publications including policy papers and research.
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 their own regions. Thus this Guidebook is not intended to be...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
Incorporation Toolkit (for groups based in Victoria)
One of CRSA’s Victorian Mentoring Groups has kindly put together a toolkit for other Victorian mentor groups looking to incorporate. If this is of interest to you and your group you can download the...
Mentee Fact Sheet – Group Mentorship Program (Dari)
Dari version last updated October 2021.
Mentee Fact Sheet – Group Mentorship Program (English)
English version last updated September 2021.
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