Recently some CRS representatives were lucky enough to be invited to a celebration, marking the granting of permanent residency to Vinefreeda Kaneshan and her two daughters, Piumetharshika (Piume) and Mary. CRS has…
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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…
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 ago, the proverb "be the change you want to see…
Celebrating 25 years of assisting asylum seeker and refugees in the ACT
The Committee is currently working on plans for a number of activities to celebrate 25 years of CRS supporting refugees and asylum seekers in Canberra. At this stage I can…
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 soon. Even in Canberra, geographically remote as it is from…
From Nomadic Trails to Finding Refuge
Pema Amnyi Born in Tibet, Pema's life was upended at the age of 9 by persecution, forcing her into a nomadic existence. She was stripped of her right to speak…
Mili needs your help
Thank you to everyone who donated to Mili's campaign. This campaign is now closed. Thank you again your help is much appreciated. Mili can no longer stay in Australia where…
CRS 2024 Education Awards
The CRS 2024 Education awards were held in Refugee Week on June 18th. The awards were presented by Mr Mick Gentleman MLA, Minister of Multicultural Affairs and Mr Mike Clayton,…