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Programs The STTARS Community Reference Group is made up of representatives from a variety of new arrival communities including Somali, Afghani, Iraqi, Bhutanese, Iranian, Liberian, Sudanese and Burmese. The group meets every 6 weeks and provides STTARS with feedback about issues or concerns arising in our client's communities, and suggestions for improving our services. Counselling and Advocacy
The STTARS counselling and advocacy program provides services for individuals and families with a particular focus on high need groups including asylum seekers, women, children and young people.Child and Youth Program
The STTARS Child and Youth Program works in schools and with families to support children and young people who are survivors of torture and trauma.Mental Health Clinic
STTARS offers a weekly clinic enabling access to psychiatric services in a community setting.Natural Therapies
Remedial massage and a range of other natural therapies are offered in conjunction with counselling to assist in the physical and psychological rehabilitation of survivors.Community Development
Community development activities at STTARS aim to help our clients participate in activities which foster trust and social connection.Education and Training
As well as experience in working with the effects of torture and trauma on individuals, families and communities, STTARS has developed considerable expertise in delivering cross cultural mental health services. We provide training and professional advice and consultancy to schools, police, health and mental health professionals.
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