Search Site-map   Disclaimer   Privacy-statement Home Learn FOS News & Events Contact Us Volunteer Donate Employment TRAINING SERVICES OUR CLIENTS ABOUT US RESOURCES & PUBLICATIONS TORTURE & TRAUMA The NSW Service for the Treatment and Rehabilitation of Torture and Trauma Survivors (STARTTS) helps refugees recover from their experiences and build a new life in Australia.  We also work with other organisations and individuals to help them work more effectively with refugees. Opened in 1988, STARTTS is one of Australia's leading organisations for the treatment and rehabilitation of torture and trauma survivors. Our services include counselling, group therapy, group activities and outings, camps for children and young people, English classes and physiotherapy. Clinical Practice and New Treatments With Survivors of Torture and Trauma 18-19 September Brochures in languages other than English New and existing STARTTS' brochures now available online Submissions To the  Adult English Migrant Review, Australian Citizenship Review and the Inquiry into Immigration Detention STARTTS provided me with a place to ventilate, share experiences and feel comfortable. When I first arrived my memories were strong. As soon as I started to talk about themI could deal with them in a better way. I've learned not to forget, but to deal with those memories. Female Group Client It was like moving from darkness into light. STARTS Male Personal Support Programme Client   STARTTS'  younger clients Developed and created by tic technologies  Designed by aysha5  © Copyright 2007