Queensland Program of Assistance to Survivors of Torture and Trauma

Service Description

Provides flexible and culturally sensitive services to promote the health and wellbeing of people who have been tortured or who have suffered refugee related trauma prior to migrating to Australia. Provides services which address the range of physical, psychological and social needs that survivors of torture and trauma have. Services are for refugees, asylum seekers and those from refugee-like backgrounds. They must be living in Queensland. There are different programs for different ages and the person needing assistance may have been living in Australia for any length of time, from a few days to many decades.

Alternate Names: QPASTT

Hours of Operation

9:00am-5:00pm

Accessibility

Referral System

There is a centralised referral process.Referrals can be for self or another person. If a referal is for a child or young person under the age of 18 parental or guardian consent required.

Languages (other than English)

Interpreter services available

Organisational Information

Area Served

QLD

Parent Organisation

FASSTT

Other Information

Facilities Available

Also operates in Logan, Rockhampton, Toowoomba, Townsville

Volunteering Opportunities

Yes - pease refer to website

Last Updated: 15 November 2023