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Based in Perth, Western Australia, ASeTTS provides support to refugees and people from a refugee background.

ASeTTS is a non profit, non government organisation which provides treatment and support to people who have been tortured or traumatised by violent conflicts. Many of our clients are recent arrivals to Australia, although our services are available to all survivors whatever the length of their residence has been in Australia.

21/10/2026

Over the past six weeks, members of the Arabic speaking community have come together to explore family relationships, wellbeing, parenting, communication and life in Australia through our Families in Cultural Transition program. The program brought together newly arrived families for six interactive workshops designed to support their settlement journey and strengthen their understanding of life in Australia.

Throughout the program, families explored a range of important topics including trauma and healing, children’s needs and wellbeing, navigating finances and the cost of living, understanding Australia’s government and legal systems, and learning about Aboriginal history and culture.

For the final session, participants enjoyed a special excursion to the WA Museum, providing families with an opportunity to connect the knowledge gained throughout the workshops with the stories, history and cultural perspectives shared through the museum’s exhibitions.

Participants also experienced Nyoongar culture through song, dance and language as local performers shared their rich culture, history and connection to Country. The experience included a traditional smoking ceremony and a celebration dance, providing a memorable conclusion to the program before participants received their certificates and gathered at the State Library of Western Australia to mark the completion of their six-week journey.

19/10/2026

Last week, our team attended the Global Mental Health Summit at Optus Stadium hosted by the Multicultural Services Centre of WA. The summit featured experts, practitioners, researchers and people with lived experience as well as delegates from around the world coming together to strengthen conversations around mental health and wellbeing.

As a silver sponsor of the conference, we were proud to have several of our staff members present and share their expertise, insights and experiences, with our CEO Liza Beinart, also chairing several sessions. Presentations by our staff included:
• Bicultural capability as core infrastructure in multicultural service delivery - David
• Cook like a Chef: Cooking for mental wellbeing and social connection among refugee men - Salah
• Collective Healing Through a Multicultural Women’s Group - Zainab
• Know your Rights: Building resilience, leadership and inclusion in youth through empowerment - Sarah and Sheena
• Culturally responsive therapeutic interventions for trauma recovery - Naina, George, and Basma
• Navigating change in a connected world: Refugee technology and the paradox of digital connection - Naina, and Sheena.

Alongside our presentations, we were also an exhibitor at the summit, providing an opportunity to connect with attendees and other organisations, share more about our work, and highlight the communities we support.

We were also delighted that one of our Board Members was able to attend the summit and join our CEO, at the Multicultural Gala Dinner, to end off the three days.

We appreciate the opportunity to learn alongside colleagues and international speakers from across the sector and look forward to incorporating these insights and connections into our ongoing work supporting refugee communities. Congratulations to the Multicultural Services Centre and the WFMH World Federation for Mental Health on a productive and thought provoking event.

09/10/2026

For our last look back at this year’s Cook like a Chef program, we spoke with our facilitator for the Women's Group, Ahmed Hassan.

Ahmed is a professional chef who came to Australia as a child and comes from a refugee background. We sat down to talk to him about his experience facilitating the program.

Thank you to Ahmed for sharing his reflections and giving us an insight into what made this program so meaningful. Watch below 👇🏼

07/10/2026

You're not alone.

Distressing events, conflicts or difficult experiences happening overseas or in Australia can affect people in many different ways. For some, difficult news or conversations may bring up feelings of distress, anxiety, grief or uncertainty.

Witness To War & Violence is a national multilingual telephone support line for people living in Australia affected by distressing events, here or overseas. It is a National Forum of Australian Services for Survivors of Torture and Trauma (FASSTT) initiative led by our sister agency STARTTS | NSW Service for the Treatment and Rehabilitation of Torture and Trauma Survivors.

This service is available to individuals, families and communities who may be feeling distressed, need someone to talk to, or would like help connecting with other services and supports.

The service is available Monday to Friday across Australia, with support available in Western Australia from 6:00 am to 5:00 pm.

Support is available in multiple languages, including Arabic, Farsi (Persian), Dari, Ukrainian, Hebrew, and English.

💚 Witness to War and Violence

📞 1800 845 198

🌐 https://witnesstowar.org.au/

30/09/2026

Being able to access information in a language you can understand is an important part of being heard, included and understood.

This International Translation Day, we're recognising the importance of making information accessible to everyone but also the expertise that goes into creating these resources.

This year's theme, "Linguistic Diversity and Language Rights: The Power of Being Understood" connects closely with our recently updated 'Clients Rights and Responsibilities' flyer. Our resource helps clients understand their rights, what they can expect from us, what we ask of them, and how we work to keep their information private and secure. We worked with Shenali Perera, who is a Visual Scribe, to reimagine our existing resource in a more visual, and accessible format. This resource was translated into Arabic, Farsi, Spanish, Tigrinya and Swahili.

We've also updated our 'About ASeTTS' brochure using clearer, more concise information about the services we provide and translated into different languages so more people can access information about our services. The brochure is now available in Arabic, Farsi, Tamil, Tigrinya and Spanish.

Our work would not be possible without the support of professional translation services that help us make resources available in different languages, and the many interpreters we work with every day who help our clients understand, be understood and have a voice. We also drew on the language knowledge of our multilingual staff, who helped review translations to ensure the information was communicated clearly and accurately.

15/09/2026

📢 Expressions of Interest are now open for the 2026-2027 Community Innovators, Volunteers and Leaders (CIVAL) Program!

CIVAL is a flagship capacity building program of The Association for Services to Torture and Trauma Survivors (ASeTTS) and is funded by the Australian Government Department of Home Affairs. It is a FREE educational program that supports current and emerging community leaders to enhance and develop their leadership knowledge and skills and explores how they can help their communities in a more effective way. Over 250 participants have completed the CIVAL program.

ASeTTS invites expression of interests for the 2026-2027 cohort.
✅ The program will commence Saturday 31 October 2026.
✅ Places are limited.
✅ If you're ready to grow your leadership skills and make a difference in your community, click the link and apply today
https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/CIVAL26-27

For more information visit our website https://asetts.org.au/our-services/community-development/cival/ or contact Zainab Hummed, Community Development Officer, email [email protected] or call 9227 2700.

13/09/2026

Our team came together on R U OK? Day to pause, connect and reflect with one another, thanks to a meaningful day of activities coordinated by our Corporate Services team.

While sharing food and spending time together is always appreciated, the focus of the day was creating space for meaningful conversations and reflections, genuine check-ins, and opportunities to connect with one another. We wanted the message behind R U OK? to extend beyond a single day.

We spent the afternoon participating in a range of activities, organised by the Corporate Services team, which included:
🟡 Fun the Mental - we had some very creative and fun handcrafted games which were made by Ray from 'Fun the Mental'. This brought a lot of laughter, friendly competition and plenty of conversation.
🟡 Three things that help me through a tough day - staff shared tips on what helps them get through a tough day whether it be a quick chat with colleagues, taking a walk, music, dogs, or coffee. These have be pinned up to inspire us whenever we need to take a moment.
🟡 ASeTTS Values Tree - staff shared what positive workplace behaviours look like in practice, how staff support one another and how ASeTTS values can be reflected in everyday interactions. We used the Rock, Stick, Leaf Reflection to guide us in this activity.
🟡 Plant and Chat - staff chatted, painted, and planted pot plants in pairs. Plants will remain as an ongoing reminder to keep check in with one another.

A big thank you to everyone who participated and helped make the day meaningful. We hope to continue with the reflections of the day beyond
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03/09/2026

Alex's journey from participant to facilitator

01/09/2026

Meet Ayesha (left) and Fatima (right), our new Reception and Administration Officers.

While they may be the friendly faces that welcome our clients, interpreters, and guests as they walk through our doors, their role extends beyond the front desk. They provide essential administrative support across the organisation helping to ensure our teams can deliver the best possible service.

Ayesha comes from a background of working closely with people from a wide range of backgrounds, particularly within roles focused on support, connection and community. She said "I'm really excited to be part of ASeTTS and to work alongside such a caring team, contributing to something that makes a genuine difference in people's lives."

Fatima comes from a background in Information Technology and community services and has recently been supporting our clients through various programs as a Bicultural Facilitator. Fatima shared, "I am eager to be the welcoming face of ASeTTS and create a warm, supportive experience for everyone walking through our doors. I’m excited to combine my background in Community Services and IT to keep our administration running smoothly while growing both personally and professionally alongside this wonderful team."

We are excited to have them on board and look forward to the valuable contribution they will make to our organisation.

25/08/2026

We’re proud to share this story from one of the participants in this year’s Cook Like a Chef program for men.

The program is not just about learning cooking skills. It creates a welcoming space where men can build practical life skills, gain confidence, and connect with other people from different cultures.

Hearing firsthand how these experiences help create friendships, belonging and growth reminds us why programs like this matter. Stories like this also remind us of the impact our team can make everyday.

Thank you Farouk for sharing your experience with us. 🌻

Address

286 Beaufort Street
Perth, WA
6000

Opening Hours

Monday	9am - 5pm
Tuesday	9am - 5pm
Wednesday	9am - 5pm
Thursday	9am - 5pm
Friday	9am - 5pm

Telephone

+61892272700

Website

http://www.asetts.org.au/

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