Kim Huynh, academic, researcher, author, broadcaster, and a long-time supporter of Canberra Refugee Support, has published a fascinating memoir about his father and his family’s experience in escaping from Vietnam…
Category: Events
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 and refugees in Canberra. CRS having reached it’s 25th year of…
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 to encourage community giving, both before and on Canberra Day.…
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 in the National Capital.To recognise this achievement, CRS will host…
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 seekers and refugees in Canberra. Come along to celebrate, 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 of the election campaign, is a critical opportunity to stand…
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. In a time when many people are financially stressed that…
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 Campaign (RAC), Canberra is hosting a public meeting to discuss…
Hands Across Canberra March 06 2024
Update: Thank you to all those who contributed to our appeal. Through your efforts we have raised over $20,000 which will allow us to continue assisting asylum seekers and refugees…
World Refugee Day @ UC with Companion House 2023
Student Equity and Participation and Companion House invites you to join us for a special morning tea event to mark World Refugee Day When and where Date and time Wed,…