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Jun 08 2017
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FASSTT STATEMENT – DEADLINE FOR ASYLUM SEEKING APPLICATIONS

By Paula Peterson 2005-2020
STATEMENT OF CONCERN ABOUT THE GOVERNMENT’S SETTING OF AN ARBITRARY DEADLINE FOR PEOPLE SEEKING ASYLUM TO SUBMIT APPLICATIONS The Forum…
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Jun 08 2017
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Jorge Aroche elected President of the International Rehabilitation Council for Torture Victims

By Paula Peterson 2005-2020
FASSTT congratulates Jorge Aroche CEO of STARTTS on being elected President of the International Rehabilitation Council for Torture Victims. The…
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Sep 09 2015
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Statement of concern about the Australian Border Force Act 2015

By Paula Peterson 2005-2020
The Forum of Australian Services for Survivors of Torture and Trauma (FASSTT) expresses its profound concern that the Australian Border…
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Jun 11 2015
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FASSTT Response to the National Mental Health Review

By Paula Peterson 2005-2020
The Forum of Australian Services for Survivors of Torture and Trauma welcomes the release of the National Mental Health Commissions’…
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Jun 13 2014
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FASSTT Submission to Inquiry Into Children in Immigration Detention

By WPS Admin Submission No Comments
Submission from the Forum of Australian Services for Survivors of Torture and Trauma to the Australian Human Rights Commission National…
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May 23 2014
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FASSTT Submission to the National Mental Health Review 2014

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Submission from the Forum of Australian Services for Survivors of Torture and Trauma to the National Mental Health Review 2014…
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Jan 17 2014
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Reply to Letter to PM – 17 Jan 2014

By WPS Admin 2005-2020 No Comments
PARLIAMENTARY SECRETARY TO THE PRIME MINISTER Reference: C13/93710 17 JAN 2014 Mr Paris Aristotle AM Chief Executive Officer Victorian Foundation…
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Dec 13 2013
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Letter to PM – 13 Dec 2013

By WPS Admin 2005-2020 No Comments
The Hon. Tony Abbott, MP Prime Minister of Australia PO Box 6022 House of Representatives Parliament House Canberra ACT 2600…
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Dec 01 2013
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Statement on Temporary Protection Visas – 1 Dec 2013

By WPS Admin 2005-2020
Dec 1, 2013 Statement - Forum of Australian Services for Survivors of Torture and Trauma (FASSTT) The Forum of Australian…
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May 18 2005
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Torture is never justifiable – media release – 18 May 2005

By WPS Admin 2005-2020
May 18, 2005 Torture is a systematic violation of human rights that is, and must remain, unacceptable under any circumstances.…
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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

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Woolloongabba QLD 4102
P: 07 33916677
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E: admin@fasstt.org.au

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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.

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