Lisa Button

One of the most common experiences we hear from group members is how the program brings out the best in their community. We see local businesses, schools giving their time, resources and expertise to help the group in their support of a refugee household. refugeesponsorship.org.au

Meeting with others face to face often feels like a rarity these days. Community sponsorship gives you the opportunity to build new, meaningful connections with those in your community. Get involved in this growing, global movement - refugeesponsorship.org.au/ho…

Help refugee children and their families find a life of safety and belonging. Get involved in community sponsorship by submitting an intention to apply form through the CRSA website: refugeesponsorship.org.au/ho… #100groups100days #CommunitySponsorship #RefugeeWelcome

Our mission to connect communities with refugee newcomers is urgent. With UNHCR-referred refugees waiting, we aim for 100 support groups in 100 days. Join us in sharing stories of kindness and connection. Click the link to support: refugeesponsorship.org.au/ho… #100groups100days

@AndrewGilesMP backs community sponsorship in Australia, seeing benefits for refugees and communities. Join him! Form a group with friends and neighbours to support refugee resettlement refugeesponsorship.org.au/ho… #CommunitySponsorship #RefugeeSupport

Ever asked yourself ‘But what can I do to make a difference?’. So did this support group member. When coming across the CRISP, they knew this was a real way they could have a personal impact, responding to the global refugee crisis through meaningful, local action.

Welcoming refugees transforms lives. CRSA CEO Lisa Button witnessed the impact of community sponsorship. Join the initiative: refugeesponsorship.org.au/ho… #100groups100days #CommunitySponsorship #RefugeeWelcome

Just in from the #2023GRF: the AU gov has pledged to grow community sponsorship & complementary pathways to 10,000 places pa, in addition to a larger core humanitarian intake. We stand ready with our community partners and supporters to help realise this commitment.

70+ organisations have pledged their support for welcoming more refugees to Australia via community sponsorship. They do so ahead of the 2023 Global Refugee Forum, held in Geneva from 13-15 December. You can sign on behalf of your organisation here - survey.zohopublic.com.au/zs/…

#LisaMillar invited David, Ana, and Monica on @ABCNews Breakfast to talk about their involvement in the Community Refugee Integration & Settlement Pilot (CRISP). More everyday Aussies are welcoming refugees through community sponsorship. And you can too - t.ly/lJtKS

As we gear up for the 2023 #GlobalRefugeeForum, we've launched the GRF 2023 Australian Community Sponsorship Pledge: t.ly/3gPzo Join us and others like @OzRefugeeCounc, @welcomingaus, and @SSI_tweets in endorsing this pledge before Nov 10 to show your support 👇

It was great to hear @andrewjgiles confirm the government's ambition of 10,000 additional community sponsorship and complementary places for refugees. We're keen to work with the government and community stakeholders to make it happen! minister.homeaffairs.gov.au/…

👏This is a significant & welcome development for refugees and the compassionate Aussies who welcome and support refugee newcomers through #CommunitySponsorship #CRISP and other avenues. Congratulations @andrewjgiles and colleagues!

We're #hiring! Refugee newcomers have been arriving across Australia since August 2022 as groups continue to form. We're searching for a new Policy & Advocacy Lead to to help us secure the policy settings to grow this groundbreaking work. Apply now: tinyurl.com/3fzpc6x9

Inspiring Canadian stats presented at #ATCR showing the scale at which #communitysponsorship can operate, complementing government-led resettlement. Australia can do this too with the right policy settings and community support.