Yass Refugee Welcome Group is a part of the Community Refugee Integration and Settlement Pilot (CRISP)which gives groups of locals the opportunity to welcome refugees into their community, supporting them from day one of their Australian journey.
We will be settling a family into the Yass community in 2025.
As a group we will, get to know the household before they arrive in Australia, then assist the refugee family with some immediate needs on arrival and during their first 12 months in the country. Things like:
– Meeting refugee household at the airport
– Local orientation and using public transport
– Initial income support (first 1-2 weeks)
– Temporary accommodation (estimated 4 – 6 weeks)
– Helping secure long-term housing
– Enrolling children in school
– Registering for Centrelink support and other government services
– Signing up to English language classes
– Accessing social opportunities and emotional support
– Opening bank accounts
– Obtaining a driver’s license
– Finding employment or starting a business