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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 the lives of others, improve health and wellbeing, support innovation/arts,…
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 Week (16-22 March) is a celebration of diversity. It’s about…
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.…
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 Canberra, an Afghan teenager is teaching a public servant Farsi…
CRS Celebrates 25 years
CRS is celebrating 25 years of helping asylum seekers and refugees in Canberra. To mark the occasion of their 25th anniversary CRS launched a video showcasing some of the volunteers…
Kim Huynh Interview with CRS on Canberra Sunday Brunch
ABC CANBERRA Presented by Kim Huynh CRS President, Doug Hynd, long time CRS member, Jackie Wenner, and Jean-Marie Nshimirimana were interviewed by Kim Huynh on Canberra Sunday Brunch on Sunday…
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…
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 backgrounds a leg-up into working in Australia’s healthcare system –…
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…