Supporting the settlement of refugees in our national capital

CRS is a not-for-profit organisation that introduces local volunteers to refugees and asylum seekers in Canberra. These volunteers act as good neighbours, to help the people they support to settle into life in Canberra and become as independent as possible. We understand that it can be difficult for people who are living with the uncertainty of a temporary visa, those who are denied the right to work, and newly arrived refugees learning about local systems.

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Harmony Week – 16th – 22nd March 2026

Palm Sunday Rally Sunday 29 March 2026 from 1 PM...

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Hands Across Canberra – Canberra Day Appeal 2026

Once again CRS is participating in the Canberra Day Appeal...

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First Hike Project introduces migrants to Australia’s bush landscapes

By James Tugwell Stateline Topic:Multiculturalism https://www.abc.net.au/news/2025-11-22/first-hike-project-welcome-refugees-/106005500 Halfway up a dirt...

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