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The Forum of Australian Services for Survivors of Torture and Trauma Network of agencies working to rehabilitate survivors of torture and trauma, where the survivors are refugees or from refugee-like backgrounds and have come to Australia from overseas. There is one member organisation in each state and territory. In addition to working with refugees, these organisations also advocate for refugee issues, conduct research, and offer training for mainstream professionals in related fields.

AIA's refugee campaign page. Information, campaigning, resources, casework program.

National umbrella body for refugees and the organisations and individuals who support them. Policy reform, refugee and asylum seeker support and advocacy, community education, research. Some good information and resources.

The Victorian Foundation for Survivors of Torture (VFST). FASSTT member. Melbourne-based but with a number of offices across Victoria. Services for refugee survivors of torture or war-related trauma: counselling, advocacy, information, complementary therapies. Also participates in research and policy, and papers on a variety of refugee issues can be downloaded in pdf form. There is also a book of women refugees' stories available ("Where is the Justice? Stories from behind closed doors" (2008) by Rosa Vasseghi). VFST is supported by federal and state governments, philanthropic organisations and public donations.

RISE: Refugees, Survivors and Ex-Detainees, a Melbourne-based non-profit incorporated association run by refugees, asylum seekers, and ex-detainees, for refugee and asylum seeker welfare and advocacy. Advice, support, advocacy, community development, anti-racism training for professionals, campaigning.

Settlement service for refugees, based in Underdale, SA. Support, accommodation, advocacy, training for people who work with refugees and migrants. Volunteering opportunities.

Association for Services to Torture and Trauma Survivors. FASSTT member for Western Australia (based in Perth). Service for refugees and people from refugee-like backgrounds who have experienced torture or trauma prior to arriving in Australia or while in detention. Support, rehabilitation, counselling, community building, alternative therapies. Training for eligible health professionals. Volunteering opportunities. Supported by federal & state governments, philanthropic organisations and public donations.

NSW non-profit specialising in immigration and refugee issues and policy. Advocacy, policy & law reform, immigration education, professional development for legal practitioners, free advice for financially disadvantaged immigrants and refugees (NSW only).

FASSTT member for NT (based in Darwin). Rehabilitation service for refugee survivors of torture and trauma. Counselling, support, advocacy, housing, referral.

Support for refugees: accommodation, financial assistance, education, referrals, pastoral visits to detention centres. Research & advocacy, cooperation with govt & NGOs on policy development, especially regional framework. International Catholic Church organisation (Jesuit).

Independent non-profit CLC specialising in immigration & refugee law. Based in West End, Qld. Free legal assistance to people in need, community education, professional education, law reform.

Resource for lawyers and others representing refugees and building asylum cases.

US-based organisation focussing on women and children refugees and internally displaced people. Part of the International Rescue Committee. Research and reports based on fact-finding missions, information and training resources for NGOs. Plenty of information on issues affecting displaced women.

Non-profit network organisation to promote protection of human rights of refugees, asylum seekers and migrants held in immigration detention. Advocacy, public education, research, information. Downloadable resources for refugee advocates. Based in Melbourne.

NSW Service for the Treatment and Rehabilitation of Torture and Trauma Survivors Sydney-based NSW service for refugee survivors of torture and trauma (FASSTT member). Counselling, physiotherapy, group work and community building; training for mainstream service providers; lobbying and advocacy, research. Library available for use by appointment. Supported by federal and state governments, philanthropic organisations and public donations.

Canadian non-profit providing support for torture survivors, primarily refugees. Publications, essays, guides for supporters, background information.

International aid agency of the National Council of Churches in Australia, member of the ACT Alliance (international coalition of churches for international aid). Campaign for humane asylum seeker policy in Australia and a refugee ambassador program aimed at changing community attitudes as well as aid for refugees & IDPs in other countries.

Survivors of Torture and Trauma Assistance and Rehabilitation Service. FASSTT member for SA (based in Adelaide). Support for people from a refugee or migrant background who have experienced torture or been traumatised as a result of persecution, violence, war or unlawful imprisonment prior to arrival in Australia. Counselling, information, support, advocacy, training for health professionals. Supported by federal & state governments, philanthropic organisations and public donations.

Queensland Program of Assistance to Survivors of Torture and Trauma. FASSTT member for Qld (offices in Woolloongabba & Toowoomba). Service for people who have been tortured or who have suffered refugee related trauma prior to migrating to Australia. Counselling, advocacy, training for health professionals.

Web-based management and communication system for Homestay placements throughout Australia. Basic service is for students, but their Community Placement Network initiative provides short-term accommodation to eligible asylum seekers leaving immigration detention, and the Homestay Helping Hand program serves marginalised populations, including asylum seekers. The Community Placement Network Assistance Trust provides other types of assistance to eligible asylum seekers and refugees.