Supporting the settlement of refugees in our national capital.
Workshopping the future of refugee support in Canberra
On Monday 3 August, Canberra Refugee Support hosted a very successful workshop on the future of supports for asylum seekers ...
At a time of harder borders and ‘ruthless’ rhetoric, the Refugee Convention is more important than ever
Published in the Conversation: July 23, 2026 3.08pm AEST https://theconversation.com/at-a-time-of-harder-borders-and-ruthless-rhetoric-the-refugee-convention-is-more-important-than-ever-287478 Image: Malawian refugees in South Africa wait to board buses ...
CRS 2026 Education Awards – Message from CRS President
Address of thanks at the CRS Education Awards 2026 At the CRS Education Awards ceremony in Refugee Week one of ...
The Afghan family who are safe at last and full of hope, thanks to an Australia Pauline Hanson will never know
Ben Doherty in Apollo Bay Sat 20 Jun 2026 01.00 AEST https://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/2026/jun/19/afghan-family-safe-australia-contrast-to-pauline-hanson-ntwnfb In International Refugee Week, two speeches paint starkly ...
What refugees told us about settling in regional Australia
‘I lost hope in humanity, but I now call myself human’: what refugees told us about settling in regional Australia' While ...
With thanks to the Davencare Foundation
In 2025 CRS received a sport and recreation grant from the Davencare Foundation. The Davencare Foundation’s aim is “to enrich ...
Harmony Week – 16th – 22nd March 2026
Palm Sunday Rally Sunday 29 March 2026 from 1 PM – 2:30 PM at Civic Square, London Circuit, Canberra Harmony ...
Hands Across Canberra – Canberra Day Appeal 2026
Once again CRS is participating in the Canberra Day Appeal 2026! The appeal is a collaborative fundraiser for local charities ...
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 trail leading to a rocky outcrop on the outskirts of ...
CRS Celebrates 25 years
CRS is celebrating 25 years of helping asylum seekers and refugees in Canberra. To mark the occasion of their 25th ...
25 Years of Welcoming Refugees to Canberra
Media Release This year marks the 25th anniversary of Canberra Refugee Support (CRS) helpingrefugees and asylum seekers build new lives ...
Refugee Mentoring Program changes Lives
For three years Calvary Health Services has run a ‘Refugee Mentoring Program’, aimed at giving people from refugee or asylum-seeker ...
Help CRS celebrate 25 years assisting asylum seeker and refugees in the ACT
You are invited! Canberra Refugee Support will be holding a gala celebratory dinner to mark 25 years of helping asylum ...
Refugee Rally, Piume’s speech
Everyone at CRS is very proud of Piume Kaneshan. Her family has been supported by CRS for 10 years. They ...
Permanent Residency Celebration Lunch
Recently some CRS representatives were lucky enough to be invited to a celebration, marking the granting of permanent residency to ...
Palm Sunday Rally for Refugees
1 PM, 13 April 2025 in Civic SQ, Canberra City The 2025 Palm Sunday rally, falling bang in the middle ...
Hands Across Canberra – Canberra Day Appeal
Thanks to everyone for your generosity in supporting CRS through the Canberra Day appeal. We received a total of $17,320 ...
Refugees: Australian Cruelty and the Alternative
February 12, 2025 RAC Admin Member The continuing consequences of Australia’s refugee policies and the alternatives to them Refugee Action ...
Australian of the Year Local Heroes urge consumers to support social enterprises
By Penny Travers https://www.abc.net.au/news/2025-01-26/aoty-local-heroes-stepping-stone-social-enterprise/104860802 CRS congratulates Stepping Stone Cafe on their Local Heroes for 2025 Australia Day award. "Ten years ...
Christmas Greetings and Thank you
Sadly, the flow of people seeking asylum from war and from political and religious oppression seems unlikely to ease anytime ...
