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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
Administrative/Data Entry Officer. Closing date 21 May 2012.

Receptionist/Data Entry Officer. Closing date 21 May 2012

Direct Services Counsellor/Project Officers
. 3 Locum positions. Closing date 15 may 2012.

Child and Adolescent Counsellor. 2 positions available. Closing date 15 may 2012. 
NSW Launch of Refugee Week 2012

Saturday 16th June,
2-5pm, Pitt St Uniting Church

Nominate now for the Humanitarian Awards!

Dario Palermo Refugee Art Exhibition

Australian Refugee Film Festival

More information
here

Clinical Master Class Evening
When Trauma Disrupts Attachment: Issues and Clinical Implications for Refugee Infants. 22 May 2012.
Upcoming Seminars
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
Jungle Tracks: A Therapeutic Storytelling Program for Children. 18 May 2012.

Biofeedback in Working with Trauma Survivors. 15 June 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