From the ABC: The Community Refugee Integration Settlement Pilot (CRISP) program in Tasmania connects refugee families with local volunteers to assist with their adjustment to life in Australia.

The program, which has been extended to June 2026, encourages mutual learning and social integration, showing positive outcomes such as securing long-term housing and employment for many refugees.

Volunteers report forming close bonds with the families, often resulting in lasting relationships, as they help newcomers navigate cultural differences and local systems.