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This page includes a range of resources from FASSTT agencies as well as national and international peak bodies. The resources aim to support survivors, communities, service providers and policy makers. If you are needing help from a FASSTT agency or would like to get help for someone you know, contact the agency in the relevant state or territory.

Resources for schools and educators

School’s In for Refugees is a Foundation House resource designed for busy school staff. It aims to assist schools to confidently support students’ engagement, wellbeing, achievement, and promote staff wellbeing. Find out more at School’s in for Refugees – Foundation House

Hints for Healing is a website created by STARTTS that is dedicated to curating free practical resources, case studies, podcasts, professional learning, interviews and research articles to support the educators and school counsellors who play an instrumental role in the recovery, resettlement and development of learners with a refugee experience. Home – Hints for Healing

QPASTT has some helpful resources and links to support anyone working with students with a refugee experience. Resources for educators – QPASTT

Additional FASSTT resources

FASSTT agencies have valuable resources about working with refugees, community capacity building, mental health, and wellbeing support, amongst others. Have a look on each website for various resources:

Rebuilding Shattered Lives (2nd) is a book written by Dr Ida Kaplan and produced by Foundation House. This revised second edition presents a significant reworking of the original publication while retaining the fundamentals of the recovery framework pioneered in the first edition. Follow the link to be able to purchase this resourceful text, Rebuilding Shattered Lives (2nd Ed.) – Dr Ida Kaplan (2020) | Foundation House

In 2022 there was a comprehensive independent evaluation of the Program of Assistance to Survivors of Torture and Trauma (PASTT). The evaluation commissioned by the Australian Government found that PASTT demonstrates high levels of appropriateness in meeting client needs and improving outcomes for refugee communities. Read the evaluation in more detail here Evaluation of the Program of Assistance for Survivors of Torture and Trauma (PASTT) final report | Australian Government Department of Health, Disability and Ageing

When conflicts arise in their country of origin, individuals, families and communities can experience heightened stress that increases their vulnerability to a variety of difficulties and symptoms associated with their past traumatic experiences. These commonly include increased anxiety and fear about the safety of loved ones who remain in circumstances of danger, as well as increased symptoms triggered by reminders of the traumatic events that they have faced in the past.

The FASSTT network has released an information sheet for communities, educators and health professionals to understand the impact of international conflict on people who have experienced refugee-related trauma and how to respond.

The resource outlines common signs of trauma in adults, children and young people, how people can access urgent support if they are concerned about someone’s wellbeing, as well as details about the support FASSTT agencies can provide to communities across Australia and how to refer people to our services. Read Support for people during times of international conflict

Other Resources about torture, refugees, human rights and mental health

The Australian Refugee Health Practice Guide can be used by doctors, nurses and other primary care providers to inform on-arrival and ongoing health care for people from refugee backgrounds, including people seeking asylum. View the guide here, About the Australian Refugee Health Practice Guide » Australian Refugee Health

Head to these websites for more information about torture, refugees and human rights

Learn more from other Australian peak bodies:

Publications

FASSTT Publications

FASSTT produces publications with the intention of sharing our knowledge and expertise in a trauma informed way to highlight our learnings, our work and to elevate survivor voices.

Refer to the relevant FASSTT agency in your state or territory to learn more about publications they have produced.

A Promise of Care

This 2025 publication is about celebrating 30 years of the Program for Survivors of Torture and Trauma (PASTT) delivered by the FASSTT agencies. The publication includes case studies and stories of survivors.

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Never Turning Away

This 2018 publication is about highlighting the work of Program for Survivors of Torture and Trauma (PASTT) that is delivered by FASSTT agencies.

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From the darkness to the light

This 2011 publication is about highlighting the work of Program for Survivors of Torture and Trauma (PASTT) that is delivered by FASSTT agencies.

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Refugee Transitions

Refugee Transitions is a magazine produced by STARTTS. It reports on a wide range of refugee and human rights issues which are relevant to our work. It focuses attention on the impact of organised violence and human rights abuses on health and provides ideas on intervention models to address the health and social needs of refugees. It debates and campaigns for changes necessary to assist, empower and strengthen refugee communities in their settlement process.
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