Community groups help refugees resettle in Australia under new pilot program

Shadi Al Daoud with his wife, Ramia, and their two children are seen with their luggage at the airport after arriving in Australia.

Shadi Al Daoud with his wife, Ramia, and their two children. George is 10 years old and Elinor is seven years old. Source: SBS News / Francesca De Nuccio

Refugees in urgent need of resettlement have touched down in Australia under a new pilot program that relies on the support of local community groups. Backed by the Federal Government, the CRISP program is the first of its kind, with hopes to resettle 1,500 new refugees over the next three years.

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Published 28 August 2022 2:39pm

By Francesca De Nuccio

Presented by Claire Slattery

Source: SBS News

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Refugees in urgent need of resettlement have touched down in Australia under a new pilot program that relies on the support of local community groups. Backed by the Federal Government, the CRISP program is the first of its kind, with hopes to resettle 1,500 new refugees over the next three years.

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