Australia Community Support Program

The Australia Community Support Program (CSP) is a government-backed pathway that enables communities, businesses, families, and individuals in Australia to sponsor people in humanitarian need to resettle in Australia. It is a time-bound, competitive process with a specified number of places and a structured approval pathway managed through government-appointed organisations. The program targets employment-ready applicants and includes settlement and job-support components for the first 12 months after arrival.

Visa under the Global Special Humanitarian Visa (Subclass 202), 12 months of settlement services, job support and potential employment pathway.

Applicants must be outside their home country and outside Australia at the time of application, be 18–50 years old, have a job offer or clear employment pathway, demonstrate adequate English, and have sponsors in Australia willing to financially support the application and settlement.

Applications are processed through Approved Proposing Organisations (APOs); APOs screen applicants, connect them with employers and supporters, manage the visa process, and facilitate settlement.