Hobart CRISP Refugee Support Group

20/08/2026

VOLUNTEER DRIVERS WANTED:

We now have 5 learner drivers in the family & are seeking volunteer drivers to help them complete their required hours. A vehicle is provided so all that is needed is your time, experience & encouragement.

Your support could make a massive difference in helping the family get the skills to obtain their licences to access work, study and community opportunities.

If you can help please send us a message &/or share this post to help spread the word.

16/08/2026

This is what one year of community support can look like. Friends,family and feeling like home.

The official 12 month support period has ended for our CRISP group however friendships will continue. We will also continue to assist with some things including learning to drive. With 5 learner drivers in the family now it’s all systems go. If you’d like to assist let us know!

Thank you to you all for your support and interest in the CRISP program over the last 12 months.

11/07/2026

Check out Australian Story this Monday 13 July. They are presenting the story of Naima & Feisal & their CRISP community support group.

https://www.facebook.com/share/r/18qZZAL5C4/?mibextid=wwXIfr

20/06/2026

Women for Change event 29 July

- supported by Huon Refugee Support Group & Rural Australians for Refugees

17/06/2026

A wonderful write up about Mohamed and the challenges and rewards of helping others find their feet in Tasmania.

https://www.facebook.com/share/p/1BSUxsuvXn/?mibextid=wwXIfr

14/04/2026

Update - the family have found a house!

Seeking Rental for Refugee Family

One of the Syrian CRISP refugee families have to unfortunately move house.
They are seeking a 2-3 bedroom house for their family of 5 (Mum, Dad and 3 primary school aged children)
They are very house-proud, reliable and respectful tenants
Wish List:
Close to public transport
Available anytime from now to mid May
Budget around mid 500’s p/week

If you know of anything suitable or have a private rental please message us 🙏

10/03/2026

The CRSA team are coming to Hobart!

Are you interested in discovering how everyday Australians (like us) are welcoming and supporting refugee newcomers through community sponsorship - and how you can too?

Come along & meet the CRSA team when they are in Tasmania as part of Harmony Week at one of their hosted public events — one in Kingston and another in Hobart.

Register now! Events in Hobart in March 2026. Learn how Tassie locals can play a meaningful role in welcoming refugees through community sponsorship.

26/02/2026

6 months have flown by! Lots of settling in, making new friends & learning new skills. 3 family members now have learners driving permits ! Let us know if you would be interested in volunteering some of your time to assist with driving hours.

08/02/2026

The Huon Refugee Support Group are holding a fundraising Quiz Night Sat 28th Feb.

They are raising funds to allow them to support a refugee family that will be resettling in Tasmania through the CRISP program. Join them for a fun night for a great cause.