This template letter specifically addresses the opportunity for Australia to do more to respond to the global refugee crisis through community sponsorship of refugees.
Letter to your MP Template
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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...
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.
Evaluation of our pilot program now available
The results of an independent evaluation of our pilot Group Mentorship Program are now available. Thanks to all of the wonderful mentors and mentees who participated in the program and evaluation,...
Supporting Community Organisations Info Pack – Afghanistan Crisis
A toolkit for community organisations wishing to promote CRSA's programs to their network.
How to apply for National Police and Working With Children Checks
CRSA's programs require all group members to have a vaild National Criminal History Check and Working with Children Check. This document covers the basic steps of applying for these...
CRSA Overview 2o21
Community sponsorship of refugees is a growing global phenomenon which expands resettlement capacity through harnessing the resources and networks of local volunteer groups, who are trained and...
Community Sponsorship Explainer
Australia has a proud tradition of offering refugees the chance to rebuild their lives in safety throughout resettlement. Community refugee sponsorship can unlock the goodwill of ordinary...
Economic, social and regional benefits of sponsorship (2020)
There are well-documented economic, social and regional benefits of refugees resettling in Australia. Community sponsorship of refugees is a practice that can enhance these benefits by engaging...
2019 CRSI Position Paper
In early 2018, a number of concerned organisations joined together to form the Community Refugee SponsorshipInitiative (CRSI) – the Refugee Council of Australia, Save the Children Australia, Amnesty...
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