STARTTS Temporary Media Contact
STARTTS' Deputy CEO Lachlan Murdoch will be acting as temporary STARTTS media contact. For all media inquiries or to arrange interviews please contact: lachlan.murdoch@health.nsw.gov.au or call 9646 6700.
2022 NSW Humanitarian Awards “exemplify values vital to the wellbeing of our State” – NSW Governor
2022 NSW Humanitarian Awards “exemplify values vital to the well-being of our State” - NSW Governor MEDIA RELEASE: The NSW Service for the Treatment and Rehabilitation of Torture and Trauma Survivors (STARTTS) will present the 14th edition of the NSW…
THE RIVER PROJECT: Penultimate closing event of the 23rd Biennale of Sydney explores place making traditions along the Georges River
IMMEDIATE RELEASE: The 23rd Biennale of Sydney, STARTTS and Jiva Parthipan present THE RIVER PROJECT – A walk along the Georges River, Casula with performance, video, installation, sound and tree planting in partnership with Casula Powerhouse Arts Centre. The 23rd…
2022 NSW Humanitarian Awards – Nominations Now Open!
Each year, the NSW Humanitarian Awards are held during Refugee Week as an opportunity to acknowledge and thank those who have made an exceptional positive contribution towards refugee issues in the state of NSW The Humanitarian Awards also provide a chance…
10th Anniversary of the Tibetan (Chigdril) Unity Games dedicated to World Peace
IMMEDIATE RELEASE: This year marks the tenth anniversary of the Tibetan Unity Cup. The four day tournament will commence from 15th until 18th April, 2022 on Sydney’s northern beaches, home to the largest community of Tibetans resettled in NSW. Representative…
Witness to War – Multilingual telephone line launched to assist NSW residents impacted by overseas conflict
IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Witness to War provides free, independent and confidential support and assists individuals and families in NSW directly exposed or otherwise impacted by overseas conflict. Assistance provided through a free, multilingual telephone line staffed by bicultural support workers…
Community led health initiative aims to build more resilient communities to COVID-19 and misinformation
IMMEDIATE RELEASE: CALD COVID-19 Community Resilience Program (CCCR) is a new project of STARTTS and a collaboration with NSW Health that aims to build the capacity to deliver and support the delivery of community led health communications initiatives to…
Support for NSW Residents Affected by the invasion of Ukraine by Russian military forces
Dear Supporters, As the situation in Ukraine deteriorates, STARTTS’ board of management, executive and staff wish to communicate our utmost dismay and abhorrence at the invasion of this country by Russian military forces and our deepest concern about the humanitarian…
CEO Message: 2021 Refugee Ball postponement
Dear friends and supporters, STARTTS Refugee Ball has been an icon for over a decade now, in celebration of the vibrancy and diversity that refugee communities bring to Australia. Amidst the context of COVID-19 restrictions last year, we were successful…
MEDIA RELEASE: New Report findings highlight enhanced learning and wellbeing outcomes for young refugee learners and enhanced capacity in schools through state of the art service provision
Thursday 4 November 2021 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Today STARTTS will present a live online webinar from 4:00-5:00pm AEDT to mark the official launch of the STARTTS in Schools (SIS) Evaluation Report. This report highlights the achievements of the STARTTS in…