Search Site-map   Disclaimer   Privacy-statement Home Learn FOS News & Events Contact Us Volunteer Donate Employment TRAINING SERVICES OUR CLIENTS ABOUT US RESOURCES & PUBLICATIONS TORTURE & TRAUMA The NSW Service for the Treatment and Rehabilitation of Torture and Trauma Survivors (STARTTS) helps refugees recover from their experiences and build a new life in Australia.  We also work with other organisations and individuals to help them work more effectively with refugees. Opened in 1988, STARTTS is one of Australia's leading organisations for the treatment and rehabilitation of torture and trauma survivors. Our services include counselling, group therapy, group activities and outings, camps for children and young people, English classes and physiotherapy. Launch - Sharing our Stories, Sharing our Strengths report On 26 June, the United Nations Day in Support of Victims of Torture HACC services Getting services right for people with refugee and refugee-like backgrounds More events Launch of Vietnamese Resource book, two free Clinical Master Classes and three workshops STARTTS provided me with a place to ventilate, share experiences and feel comfortable. When I first arrived my memories were strong. As soon as I started to talk about themI could deal with them in a better way. I've learned not to forget, but to deal with those memories. Female Group Client It was like moving from darkness into light. STARTS Male Personal Support Programme Client   STARTTS'  younger clients Developed and created by tic technologies  Designed by aysha5  © Copyright 2007