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…
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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 back to their home country amid an increase in anti-immigrant…
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 recipients, Neda Shokralizadeh delivered an address of thanks. Many…
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 different visions of the country. One a story of hope…
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 most Australians embrace multiculturalism, migration remains a contentious topic in…
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…