Affect Dysregulation is more than a concept—it’s a practical framework for clinicians who want to deepen their understanding of trauma’s impact on the nervous system and enhance their ability to help survivors recover. For professionals working with refugees and asylum…
Every year on October 10, the world comes together to mark World Mental Health Day 2025 — a day dedicated to raising awareness and promoting the importance of mental wellbeing. At STARTTS (NSW Service for the Treatment and Rehabilitation of…
STARTTS (NSW Service for the Treatment and Rehabilitation of Torture and Trauma Survivors) proudly celebrates 15 years of the Capoeira Angola Youth Program, a pioneering initiative that continues to transform the lives of young people from refugee and refugee-like backgrounds…
The Communities in Cultural Transition (CiCT) Forum is one of STARTTS’ signature annual events. The CiCT Forum has a strong history of bringing together refugee and migrant leaders, Members of Parliament, service providers, and community members. It celebrates community leadership…
As practitioners, how do we listen to the trauma of others? What happens when we are faced with "wanton destruction of the malevolent or capricious kind" that is so overwhelming it can produce a form of "deaf listening" in us?…
How Can a Conflict on the Other Side of the World Become a Battle Within Australia? War and global conflicts can seem so far away, yet their psychological impact on Australian communities is surprisingly real. A pioneering study by Professor…
The STARTTS Coercive Control Clinical Master Class served as a powerful and timely deep dive into a form of domestic abuse that is often misunderstood. By combining academic theory, a real-world case study, and a candid panel discussion, the event…
A new Australian study reveals that a unique combination of neurofeedback and trauma counselling can significantly help refugees suffering from long-term, treatment-resistant Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (TR-PTSD). The findings offer a new pathway to recovery for individuals for whom traditional therapies…
Sometimes, the most powerful ideas come from the simplest conversations. That’s what happened during one of our Mosaico sessions, a space where people from a refugee or asylum seeker background meet to share creative interests and build new connections. During…
For many years, the conventional understanding of trauma and healing has largely centred on verbal therapies, supported by extensive research and evidence. While these established methods offer undeniable value, a deeper, more fundamental path to healing has always existed. This…
