Skip to main content
Hit enter to search or ESC to close
Close Search
FASSTT
search
Menu
  • Home
  • About Us
    • About Us
    • Column 2
      • Who are refugees and asylum seekers?
      • Torture, Trauma, and Displacement and their Impacts
      • History of the FASSTT Network
      • Celebrating 30 years of the PASTT Program
      • FASSTT Board
  • Get Support
    • Get Support from a FASSTT Agency
    • Column 2
      • What FASSTT agencies do?
      • How to get help?
      • Witness to War
  • Frameworks & Impact
    • Frameworks and Impact
    • Column 2
      • Trauma Recovery Framework
      • Strengthening the National Refugee Trauma Recovery Systems
  • Policy & Advocacy
    • Policy and Advocacy
    • Column 2
      • Advocacy Priorities
      • Submissions
      • Statements
      • Working in Solidarity Internationally
  • Resources
  • FASSTT Conference
  • Contact FASSTT
  • search
Jan 15 2022
Love1

The continued impact of COVID-19 and FASSTT’s response

By Paula Peterson 2022
For the past two years, the impact of the global COVID pandemic has been felt particularly severely by the individuals…
Read More
Jun 28 2021
Love1

Formalising the FASSTT network

By Paula Peterson 2021
In May 2021, the network of 8 services which provide specialist services to refugee survivors of torture and trauma (FASSTT)…
Read More
Jan 30 2019
Love0

FASSTT calls for the immediate release of Hakeem al-Araibi

By Paula Peterson 2005-2020
Joint Statement: FASSTT joins international calls for the immediate release of Australian resident and professional footballer, Hakeem al-Araibi at risk…
Read More
Aug 23 2018
Love0

“kidsoffnauru” a matter of urgency

By Paula Peterson 2005-2020
FASSTT endorses the request of the "kidsoffnauru" campaign to bring children from Nauru to Australia as a matter of urgency…
Read More
Jun 21 2018
Love1

CONDITION OF REFUGEES IN PNG AND NAURU

By Paula Peterson 2005-2020
FASSTT REMAINS CONCERNED ABOUT THE HEALTH AND WELL BEING OF REFUGEES IN PNG AND NAURU The Forum of Australian Services…
Read More
Dec 21 2017
Love0

FASSTT WELCOMES THE RATIFICATION OF OPCAT

By Paula Peterson 2005-2020
FASSTT WELCOMES THE RATIFICATION OF OPCAT - A TREATY TO STRENGTHEN THE PROTECTION FROM ABUSE OF PEOPLE DEPRIVED OF THEIR…
Read More
Nov 07 2017
Love0

FASSTT Statement – transferral of asylum seekers Nauru & PNG

By Paula Peterson 2005-2020
Statement regarding the situation of people seeking asylum who were transferred by Australia to Nauru and Papua New Guinea The…
Read More
Aug 09 2017
Love0

FASSTT Submission into the Australian Citizenship Inquiry

By Paula Peterson Submission
Submission to the Senate Legal and Constitutional Affairs Committee for its inquiry into the Australian Citizenship Forum of Australian Services…
Read More
Jun 08 2017
Love0

FASSTT Submission Inquiry into Migrant Settlement Outcomes

By Paula Peterson Submission
Submission from the Forum of Australian Services for Survivors of Torture and Trauma Joint Standing Committee on Migration - Inquiry…
Read More
Jun 08 2017
Love0

FASST Submission regarding strengthening the requirements of Australian citizenship

By Paula Peterson Submission
FASST Submission from the Forum of Australian Services for Survivors of Torture and Trauma to the proposals of the Australian…
Read More
  • Previous
  • 1
  • 2
  • 3
  • Next
  • ACT
  • NSW
  • NT
  • QLD
  • SA
  • TAS
  • VIC
  • WA

Companion House

Assisting Survivors of Torture and Trauma

Director: Ms Kathy Ragless AM
41 Templeton Street
Cook ACT 2614
P: 02 6251 4550
E: info@companionhouse.org.au
W: www.companionhouse.org.au

STARTTS

Service for the Treatment & Rehabilitation of Torture & Trauma Survivors

CEO: Mr Jorge Aroche
152-168 The Horsley Drive
Carramar NSW 2163
P: 02 9646 6700
E: stts-startts@health.nsw.gov.au
W: www.startts.org.au

Melaleuca Australia

Torture and Trauma Survivors Service of the Northern Territory

CEO: Mr Kwame Selormey
24 McLachlan Street
Darwin NT 0800
P: 08 8985 3311
E: admin@melaleuca.org.au
W: www.melaleuca.org.au

QPASTT

Queensland Program of Assistance to Survivors of Torture and Trauma

Co-CEOs: Sally Stewart & Vivienne Braddock
28 Dibley Street
Woolloongabba QLD 4102
P: 07 3391 6677
E: connect@qpastt.org.au
W: www.qpastt.org.au

STTARS

Survivors of Torture and Trauma Assistance and Rehabilitation Service

Director: Ms Robyn Smythe
81 Angas St
Adelaide SA 5000
P: 08 8206 8900
E: sttars@sttars.org.au
W: www.sttars.org.au

Phoenix Centre

Support for Survivors of Torture and Trauma

CEO: Dr Gillian Long
KGV Sport and Community Centre, Level 2/1a Anfield St,
Glenorchy TAS 7010
P: 03 6221 0999
E: phoenix@mrctas.org.au
W: www.mrctas.org.au/phoenix-centre

Foundation House

Victorian Foundation for Survivors of Torture

CEO: Mr Paris Aristotle AO
4 Gardiner Street
Brunswick VIC 3056
P: 03 9389 8900
E: info@foundationhouse.org.au
W: www.foundationhouse.org.au

ASeTTS

Association for Services to Torture and Trauma Survivors

CEO: Dr Liza Beinart
286 Beaufort Street
Perth WA 6000
P: 08 9227 2700
E: reception@asetts.org.au
W: www.asetts.org.au

Need Help for yourself or someone you know?

There is one FASSTT agency in each state and territory of Australia.
Each agency offers direct services to survivors of refugee-related torture and trauma, through counselling, group programs, youth activities, community capacity building and training. Directly contact the agency in the state or territory where you live to see what supports are available.

   

FASSTT ABN: 45 649 145 399 | FASSTT CAN: 649 145 399

© 2025 FASSTT. Powered by WPS | Acknowledgements | Disclaimer

28 Dibley St
Woolloongabba QLD 4102
P: 07 33916677
F: 07 33916388
E: admin@fasstt.org.au

  • About Us
  • Get Support from a FASSTT Agency
  • Frameworks and Impact
  • Policy and Advocacy
  • Resources
  • FASSTT Conference
Aboriginal Flag Torres Strait Islander Flag Progressive Pride Flag

FASSTT acknowledges the Traditional Owners of the lands of Australia. We pay our respects to Elders past and present and honour the strength and resilience of First Nations peoples. We recognise the ongoing impacts of trauma and are committed to truth-telling, cultural safety and walking in solidarity toward healing and justice.
FASSTT agencies are committed to creating a safe, inclusive and equitable environment for people from all genders, sexualities, religions and cultures – for clients, communities and staff.

Close Menu
  • Home
  • About Us
    • About FASSTT
    • Who are refugees and asylum seekers?
    • Torture, Trauma, and Displacement and their Impacts
    • History of the FASSTT Network
    • Celebrating 30 years of the PASTT Program
    • FASSTT Board
  • Get Support
    • What FASSTT agencies do?
    • How to get help?
    • Witness to War
  • Frameworks and Impact
    • Trauma Recovery Framework
    • Strategy: Strengthening Trauma Recovery Systems
  • Policy and Advocacy
    • Advocacy Priorities
    • Submissions
    • Statements
    • Working in Solidarity Internationally
  • Resources
  • FASSTT Conference
  • Contact FASSTT