Manlygees

The Manlygees, a passionate group of volunteers in Sydney, are dedicated to welcoming refugees. They share their touching story of greeting a Kurdish family from Syria, embedding them into the local community. The podcast explores vibrant cultural exchanges like a Syrian barbecue, which bridges language gaps. It discusses the challenges and triumphs of the Community Refugee Integration and Settlement Pilot (CRISP) program, highlighting emotional and bureaucratic hurdles. The guests assess CRISP's effectiveness and its potential to reshape attitudes towards refugees in Australia.