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We are delighted to invite yo to our CiCT Forum 2026 event. Places are limited. Please register here: events.humanitix.com/cict_forum_202…

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Celebrating the incredible impact of Refugee Community Workers in NSW. Acknowledge their leadership: startts.org.au/news-events/hu…

Acknowledging excellence in Media coverage of refugee issues in NSW. 📰 Share the stories that matter. startts.org.au/news-events/hu…

Recognising excellence in the Gov & Legal sectors supporting refugees in New South Wales. Nominate here: startts.org.au/news-events/hu… @OzRefugeeCounc

Our CEO Jorge Aroche and Fida Al Haddad spoke on Life Matters on ABC Radio National about the Witness to War hotline, supporting people affected by war and conflict who are now living in Australia. 🎧 Listen to the interview: abc.net.au/listen/program…

Celebrating excellence! Nominate an impactful refugee-focused initiative for the Best Project award in NSW. startts.org.au/news-events/hu…

The Witness to War national hotline has extended its service hours to support communities across Australia. Speak with our multilingual team Monday to Friday, 9:00 am – 8:00 pm (AEST/AEDT). Call 1800 845 198 (Free & confidential). More info: startts.org.au/services/witne…

Nominations for the 2026 NSW Humanitarian Awards are open! Help us recognise those supporting refugees and human rights in NSW. Submit now: startts.org.au/news-events/hu… @OzRefugeeCounc

Discover how sensorimotor art therapy supports trauma recovery. Join our free Clinical Master Class with experts Cornelia Elbrecht & Yuhana Nashmi. 🗓 Wednesday, 11 March 2026 | Online Webinar ⏰ 3:30 pm – 5:00 pm AEDT ✅ 1.5 CPD points Register here: startts.org.au/training/live-…

This #InternationalWomensDay, we celebrate the women leading change in our communities. 💜 At STARTTS, the majority of our workforce are women supporting people recovering from trauma every day. Watch as staff and community share their perspectives. #IWD2026 #BalanceTheScales

Learn to respond to refugee trauma-related distress with confidence and care. Join our 'Accidental' Counsellors workshop. 🗓 Friday, 6 March 2026 📍Online via Zoom ⏰ 9:00 am – 3:00 pm AEDT Register here: startts.org.au/training/intro…

Global conflict triggers past trauma for refugees. @SBSNews features Mona, Ghada, Prof Susan Rees (UNSW) and STARTTS CEO Jorge Aroche on this crisis. Story: sbs.com.au/news/small-bus… 📞 Affected by world events? Call 1800 519 155 for support in your language.

Language is key to health equity. Steleen Hana explains why the Health in My Language program is vital for migrant and refugee women in Australia. STARTTS is proud to deliver this national program led by Multicultural Centre For Women's Health. 🔗 startts.org.au/himl/

Trauma resides beyond words. How can we reach the brain when talk therapy hits a limit? Discover the science of haptic perception and the hands-brain connection in our latest blog post: startts.org.au/healing-trauma…

Trauma comes back as a reaction, not a memory. When words cannot reach trauma stored in the body, art therapy offers another pathway. Read more ⬇️ startts.org.au/beyond-talk-ho…

SBS Persian featured STARTTS & Dr Reza Rostami in a Farsi-language interview on trauma-informed support. Since 1988, our free & confidential services have supported Iranian & Afghan communities across Australia. More info: sbs.com.au/language/persi…

Refugee hotline sees spike in calls for help after Bondi terror attack sbs.com.au/news/podcast-e…

STARTTS offices close from 5pm Fri 19 Dec and reopen 8:30am Mon 12 Jan. Our intake line remains available on working days. 📞 02 9646 6800 Wishing everyone a safe and restful break — see you in 2026 💫