Search Site-map   Disclaimer   Privacy-statement Home Learn FOS News & Events Contact Us Volunteer Donate Employment TRAINING PROGRAMS SERVICES OUR CLIENTS ABOUT US RESOURCES & PUBLICATIONS TORTURE & TRAUMA STAFF ONLY 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. EMPLOYMENT Regional Outreach Counsellor/Project Officer (Southern NSW). Closing Date 15 February 2012. Upcoming Seminars Treating Complex Trauma in Adolescents and Young Adults. Presented by Dr John Briere. 28-29 March 2012. Wesley Conference Centre, Sydney CBD. Rewiring the Brain After Trauma: A Brain-Based Therapy Approach. Presented by Dr John Arden. 29-30 October 2012. Wesley Conference Centre, Sydney CBD. Professional Development Workshops Core Concepts in Working with People from Refugee Backgrounds. Thursday 23 February 2012. Core Concepts in Working with Children and Adolescents from Refugee Backgrounds. Friday 9 March 2012. Home and Community Care Service (HACC) Workshops Working Effectively with HACC Clients from Refugee-Like Backgrounds. Friday 16 March 2012. New Publications STARTTS Annual Report 2009/2010 is now available for download STARTTS Training Calendar for 2012 is now available for download . Hints for Healing E-zine. Winter Edition 2011 - About Dissociation - New Edition Spring Edition 2011 - Traumatic Grief - New Edition New Events Dancing in Harmony on Youtube TVS Footage of The Southern Sudanese and Other Marginalised Areas of Sudan Dancing in Harmony Project is available for viewing. Please click here to view. 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