Get involved
Early community support can make a real and meaningful difference to refugees. There have been many wonderful offers of support for people who have resettled in Australia. People arriving have diverse needs and there are many ways you can help.
Volunteer
You can volunteer to help and support refugees and humanitarian entrants in Australia to build their new lives and feel at home. For more information, see our
volunteer webpage.
Community Refugee Integration and Settlement Pilot
The Community Refugee Integration and Settlement Pilot (CRISP) is a new settlement program. CRISP allows Australian community members to help refugees settle in Australia. Find out more about the
Community Refugee Integration and Settlement Pilot.
Refugee Student Settlement Pathway Pilot
The Refugee Student Settlement Pathway (RSSP) is a new pilot program allowing refugee students to resettle in Australia to take up tertiary education opportunities.
The new RSSP pilot is testing a community sponsorship model that enables non-traditional actors in refugee protection, such as universities, their staff, and students, to help young refugees settle in Australia. Through the RSSP, young refugees are able to settle permanently and continue their education at Australian universities. Find out more about the
Refugee Student Settlement Pathway Pilot.
Donate
Donating items or funds help support refugees in Australia and overseas. Visit the Donate page if you would like to make a donation.
Become a Refugee Welcome Zone
A Refugee Welcome Zone is a Local Government Area that has made a commitment in spirit to welcome refugees into the community. Go to the Refugee Welcome Zone web page for more information about what is involved.
Host or be a part of a Welcome Dinner
The Welcome Dinner Project uses the act of sharing food to connect newly arrived refugees with other Australians. Visit the
Welcome Dinner Project website or read Anita's story to find out how you can get involved.
Participate in a Community Hub
Community Hubs are local centres across Australia, that are focussed on supporting and empowering migrant and refugee women and their children. Hubs offer a range of services to enhance social connection and development including English classes, sewing workshops and breakfast clubs as well as volunteering opportunities that may lead to training and employment and community events. Go to the
Community Hub website for more information on how to get involved.
Form a community-business partnership
Community-business partnerships are great ways for community groups and businesses to get involved in welcoming and supporting refugees. For example, a community group can partner with a business in which the business runs a free program designed for children from refugee backgrounds. Read Aref's story about the Advantage Refugees! tennis program at Grange Lawn Tennis Club (Adelaide). More information on community-business partnerships is available on Our Community website.
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The settlement journey
Find out more about some of the steps refugees take from fleeing a country, through to arriving in Australia and the supports in place to help them settle. -
Refugee stories
Watch or read personal stories from refugees and community members who support them. -
Government support
Information on Government programs and support in place for refugees. -
Media Hub
Latest information surrounding the additional 12,000 refugees fleeing the conflict in Syria and Iraq.
