STARTTS - Wollongong Office

Service Description

STARTTS (Service for the Treatment and Rehabilitation of Torture and Trauma Survivors) is dedicated to assisting refugees navigating multiple levels of trauma, affecting every facet of their lives. Their comprehensive services include culturally sensitive counselling and therapy, group activities, psychiatric assessment and treatment, physical therapies such as physiotherapy, therapeutic massage, and acupuncture, as well as pain management and exercise groups. In addition, STARTTS provides English classes and organises activities tailored for young people, including camps, excursions, and Capoeira sessions. They also offer referral and case management, community liaison and consultation, community development projects, and training for mainstream service providers. With a diverse and multidisciplinary team, STARTTS is committed to delivering culturally appropriate services, promoting healing, and facilitating integration within the community.

Alternate Names: NSW Service for the Treatment and Rehabilitation of Torture and Trauma Survivors

Hours of Operation

Monday to Friday from 9am-5pm

Accessibility

Referral System

Self-referral, Service Providers, Health Care Professionals

Service Fees

No

Languages (other than English)

Interpreter Services Available

Organisational Information

Area Served

Illawarra Shoalhaven LHD

Parent Organisation

STARTTS | NSW Service for the Treatment and Rehabilitation of Torture and Trauma Survivors

Other Information

Volunteering Opportunities

Yes. Youth Work - Camps, Youth Group, School Holiday Activities Community Events Community Development Projects Administration Graphic Design

Other Contacts

Community Hubs

Last Updated: 15 April 2024