Refugee Integration and Settlement
AN UPDATE ON CRISP |
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Community Refugee Integration and Settlement Pilot (CRISP) UPDATE At the recent ACRT meeting a presentation was given by Blaise Itabelo, CRSA's Community Engagement Manager, giving an update on the CRISP program. The presentation was followed by a Q&A with Blaise and Lisa Button. This presentation was recorded and can be viewed by clicking the link below or left. Watch the recording here (27 mins) |
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The new Community Refugee Integration and Settlement Pilot (CRISP) program enables everyday Australians to play a key role in welcoming and supporting refugee newcomers in line with other international community sponsorship programs. |
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CRSA welcomes further groups interested in joining this national program, especially in Sydney, Adelaide and Brisbane. A group of al least 5 adults who live near each other welcome and support a refugee household The household is on a refugee or humanitarian visa with full access to Centrelink, Medicare, Work Rights etc The group volunteers 10+ hours of support per week between them Group provides ongoing practical support as required e.g. social connection, assist with driving lessons, finding employment Since June 2020 CRSA has mobilised and supported more than 80 mentor groups around the country (comprising around 600 individuals) to work with refugee households in need of additional support. |
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Community Refugee Sponsorship Australia (CRSA) is an incorporated Australian charity. Visit the CRSA website: www.refugeesponsorship.org.au |
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Refugee Week 2022
19 - 25 June 2022
2022 Theme – Healing
Hit the reset button on how we behave towards one another. Healing can occur through storytelling, through community and also through realisation of our intrinsic interconnectedness as individuals.
The Week of Prayer for Christian Unity 22-2
Monday 30 May 2022
Humble leadership breaks down walls and builds up with love.
The Week of Prayer for Christian Unity 22-1
Sunday 29 May 2022
Raise us up and drawer us to your perfect light
Prayer Services for Christian Unity 2022
“We saw the star in the East, and we came to worship him” (cf Matthew 2:2)
29 May - 5 June 2022, in the week between Ascension and Pentecost.
Local events are being held across the country during this week. Australian resources are now available from the NCCA website.
Week of Prayer for Christian Unity 2022
“We saw the star in the East, and we came to worship him” (cf Matthew 2:2)
29 May - 5 June 2022, in the week between Ascension and Pentecost.
Australian resources are now available from the NCCA website.
Easter Messages from Leaders of Christian Churches in Australia 2022
Praise be to the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ! In his great mercy he has given us new birth into a living hope through the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead. 1 Peter 1:3
Messages from our churches speak to our Australian and world context in this year’s Easter Sunday celebration of Jesus Christ’s resurrection or rising from the dead after being crucified or put to death on the day called Good Friday.
The 14 messages follow.
NCCA Ecumenical Funding
The Glenburnie Program
This funding program is intended to “provide resources for the churches and the community on issues relating to a just, participatory and sustainable society."
Closing date for applications: 30 April 2022.
Act for Peace
Together, we are achieving incredible things.
Thank you - for your continued support of the work of Act for Peace.
With local leaders and long-term partners, our Act for Peace teams are creating a world where everyone has a safe place to belong.
World Council of Churches
- Preparation for 11th General Assembly: WCC Bible Study – Lent
- Job opening: Director of Commission on World Mission and Evangelism Application deadline: 30 April 2022 for all applicants.
