AN UPDATE ON CRISP |
Taskforce meeting Thursday 28 July 2022 | |
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) |
|
CRISP - Community Refugee Integration & Settlement Pilot | |
|
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. |
Group Mentorship Program |
|
|
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. |
Background: | |
Community Refugee Sponsorship Australia (CRSA) is an incorporated Australian charity. Visit the CRSA website: www.refugeesponsorship.org.au |
|
|
Connect with us FOLLOW THE TASKFORCE ON SOCIAL MEDIA FACEBOOK |
CONTACT US Telephone: (02) 9299 2215 Address: Locked Bag Q199, QVB NSW 1230 This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. |