This guidebook is for groups preparing to welcome a refugee household through one of CRSA’s programs
Group Preparation Guidebook
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Publications
A bright future for innovative refugee integration program
Community Refugee Sponsorship Australia (CRSA) is delighted to announce that it has been contracted by the Commonwealth Department of Home Affairs to deliver the Community Refugee Integration and Settlement Program (CRISP) across Australia as a permanent program, from...
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...
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...
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...
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,...
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 2021
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...