We are devastated by news of terror attacks in Kabul overnight, targeting civilians in their fraught attempt to evacuate Afghanistan safely. This incident only compounds an already horrific situation for those in Afghanistan, adding more distress to an already highly…
STARTTS stands in solidarity with you at this difficult time. Wednesday 18 August STARTTS is deeply concerned at the devastating situation in Afghanistan that has seen the Taliban return to power following the withdrawal of coalition forces and the collapse…
Yazidi/Ezidi Community Commemoration - Roja Resh (Black Day) - 3 August 2021 STARTTS acknowledges the seventh anniversary of the Black Day when in August 2014 thousands of Yazidi/Ezidi were killed or abducted by ISIS forces in and around the city…
STARTTS offices will remain open during the period of the COVID-19 stay at home orders for greater Sydney. STARTTS will continue to offer our most vulnerable clients services face to face, while moving many services to telephone and video where…
MEDIA RELEASE: The NSW Service for the Treatment and Rehabilitation of Torture and Trauma Survivors (STARTTS) will present the 13th NSW Humanitarian Awards on Monday 21 June, in partnership with the Refugee Council of Australia (RCOA). The NSW Humanitarian Awards are…
As this is’ National Volunteer Week’, I would like to take this opportunity to express how incredibly grateful we are to receive the vital support that volunteers continue to offer our organisation. Not only am I thankful for the donation…
STARTTS was proud to support an event this week commemorating the 26th anniversary of Australia’s participation in Operation Tamar at NSW Parliament House hosted by the Hon. Dr Geoff Lee, NSW Minister for Sport, Multiculturalism, Seniors and Veterans. The…
OFFICIAL STATEMENT: Support for NSW Residents affected by the ongoing civil unrest and conflict in Burma (Myanmar) STARTTS deplores and remains deeply concerned at the continuing loss of life that has followed the coup in Myanmar. It is estimated that…
Each year, as part of National Refugee Week in June, the NSW Humanitarian Awards are held 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…
The Tibetan Community in Australia will commence the Chigdril (Unity) Cup on 2 April, the seventh such event since the first tournament commenced in Canberra in 2009. This year's tournament will take place in Sydney and see men's and women's teams from…