Medical care, counselling and support in Canberra for adults and children who came to Australia to be safe from persecution, torture and war. You can refer yourself.
Audience: Refugees and asylum seekers
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STTARS
Free counselling in South Australia for people from refugee and refugee-like backgrounds, including people seeking asylum, no matter how long they have been in Australia. You can refer yourself.
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ASeTTS
Free counselling and support in Western Australia for people from refugee-like backgrounds who experienced torture or trauma and are struggling with its effects. You can refer yourself.
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QPASTT
Free counselling and support in Queensland for people of all ages from refugee backgrounds who have experienced torture, trauma or war. Anyone can refer, including yourself or family.
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STARTTS
Free counselling and support in NSW for refugees and people seeking asylum who experienced war, persecution or violence before coming to Australia. Anyone can make a referral.
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Foundation House
Free counselling and support in Victoria for people from refugee backgrounds who have experienced torture or other traumatic events. You can refer yourself, or someone can call for you with your permission.
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FASSTT network
A national network of eight specialist services, one in each state and territory, that help people from refugee backgrounds recover from torture and trauma. Use it to find the service in your state.
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Witness to War hotline
A free, confidential multilingual phone line for people in Australia who are affected by war or conflict overseas. Staffed by mental health practitioners and bicultural workers.
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Queensland Transcultural Mental Health Centre (QTMHC)
A statewide Queensland service for people of all ages from multicultural backgrounds. It offers mental health advice, assessment and support, with access to more than 100 bicultural workers. You, your family or a service can refer.
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Transcultural Mental Health Line (NSW)
A free phone line for people from multicultural backgrounds in NSW. You can get information in your language and be linked to counsellors, GPs, psychologists and public mental health services.