First refugee families welcomed to Australia under new community sponsorship program

Shadi Al Daoud says chance for family to restart their lives on NSW Central Coast with support of local church is a dream come true

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Ten-year-old George Al Daoud arrives in Australia with a declaration. My English is ... medium," he announces, smiling broadly.

George and his family are among the fortunate first to be resettled in Australia under the new Community Refugee Integration and Settlement Pilot, which allows community groups across the country to sponsor new refugees.