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1 NSW Service for the Treatment and Rehabilitation of Torture and Trauma Survivors Training Program Supporting Services to Work Effectively with Refugee Survivors of Torture and Trauma

2 contents ABOUT 2 : Location and Map 4 Donate to 5 Training Programs 8 Trainings in the Workplace 10 Introductory Workshops 12 Clinical Trainings and Seminars 16 Community Development and Other Trainings 24 Student Placements and Student Clinic 32 Purchasing Resources 34 Workshop Calendar and Registration Form 37 would like to thank all of our clients who generously agreed to having their photo appear in publications. This booklet is printed on recycled paper.

3 ABOUT NSW Service for the Treatment and Rehabilitation of Torture and Trauma Survivors () At the end of 2011 the Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) estimated there were 15.2 million refugees throughout the world. Australia will provide protection to approximately 20,000 humanitarian entrants in , an increase from previous years. A significant number arriving have experienced severe and ongoing trauma, and may also have survived torture and state terrorism. Together with the physical and psychological consequences of torture, refugees face many losses and have to deal with complex issues related to exile and migration. In addition, when settling in Australia, they face challenges as they negotiate life in a new society. During the 1980s there was increasing recognition by refugee communities and health workers that the mainstream health system was unable to deal adequately with the specific needs of torture and refugee trauma survivors. As a result the NSW Service for the Treatment and Rehabilitation of Torture and Trauma Survivors was established in Since the early years has grown considerably and its range of services has developed and expanded in response to client needs. In July 2009 became an Affiliated Health Organisation. employs a multidisciplinary team from a wide range of cultural backgrounds reflecting our client group and covering a range of languages. The service is governed by a Board of Directors that includes representatives of human rights organisations,relevant professionals and community rep resentatives. is a state wide service and as such combines direct services on a sessional basis to some regional areas alongside training, support and consultancy to organisations in NSW. Our Mission mission is to develop and implement ways to facilitate the healing process of survivors of torture and refugee trauma, and to assist and resource individuals and organisations who work with them to provide appropriate, effective and culturally sensitive services. Our Clients clients are individuals and communities from refugee and refugee-like situations who are now living in NSW and who have survived torture and other traumatic experiences in the context of organised violence. Its clients also include service providers in NSW, to whom provides training, research, advocacy and consultancy services. 3

4 ABOUT : Location and Map Donate to Carramar site The Horsley Drive Carramar, NSW 2163 Phone: (02) Fax: (02) Website: On-site parking is available. Drive into Mitchell St at the cross-road with The Horsley Drive. Turn into the driveway on the right between Fairfield Community Health Centre and the Ambulance Station. Follow the signs to. The Carramar site is approximately 10 minutes walk from Carramar station and 15 minutes from Fairfield station. Alternatively, take the 904 or 905 bus from Fairfield station. works with refugee survivors of war, violence, torture or forced migration. These experiences can be overwhelming and traumatic. By donating to you will be contributing to the many innovative and life-changing programs we run to assist individual refugees, community groups and young people. Each year helps over 6000 people start new lives in Australia. Your donation can help us do more. When I first arrived my memories were strong. I ve learned not to forget, but to deal with those memories. Female client helped us lose our visions of the past and have a vision for the future. Daniel, counselling client from Burma is a registered charity and all donations over $2 are tax deductible. Yes, I would like to help refugees at BUS 905 THE HORSLEY DRIVE TO HUME HWY TO FAIRFIELD STATION VINE ST GORDON ST DALMATIA ST BLAND ST PARKING Karitane BUS 904 Community Ambulance MITCHELL ST RIVER AVE CARRAMAR AVE MATTHEWS ST BLAND ST BLAND ST TO CARRAMAR STATION 4 5

5 Yes, I would like to help refugees at Amount $. I attach my cheque/money order Please debit my credit card (Mastercard/Visa) Card No. / / / Expiry date / Name on card Signature I will be making a direct deposit into account. Please write donation in the subject line. Account name BSB: Account number: To make an online donation visit and click on Donate. Your details Name Address Suburb Postcode Tel number State address For more information about programs or making a donation, telephone (02) Please send your form to: Public Affairs Coordinator PO Box 203 Fairfield NSW 2165 is a registered charity. Your donation is tax deductible.

6 Training Programs is committed to assisting and resourcing individuals and organisations to provide appropriate and culturally sensitive services to refugee survivors of torture and trauma. achieves this by bringing together a range of activities such as Trainings in the Workplace, Professional Development Workshops, Clinical Seminars, Clinical Master Class Evenings, Psychevisual online lectures, Community Development Seminars, Community Development Evenings, Community Sector Workshops, and Student Placements and a Student Clinic, which allow for the wide dissemination of knowledge and skills in this important field of work. The trainings offers to organisations in their place of work continue to be a core part of our training program. Trainings are delivered by experienced workers, and each workshop is adapted to meet the needs of the organisation with case studies designed to help workers think about how the core principles of working with refugee survivors can apply in their work context. Service providers also have the opp ortunity of sending individual staff and volunteers to Professional Development calendar workshops held in Carramar and regional areas. Here participants can access many of our more advanced workshops related to counselling and community development work. For more specialised topics hosts regular seminars and evening presentations related to clinical and community development work that aim to promote excellence in evidence based approaches. has a world class Clinical Seminar program and attracts highly regarded international speakers such as Dr Bessel van der Kolk, Dr John Briere, Dr Louis Cozolino, Dr Daniel Siegel and Dr John Arden. is now holding Community Development Seminars and we ve been honoured to have Dr Ernesto Sirolli and Professor Jim Ife speak for us over the last two years. Our quality Clinical Master Class Evening and Community Development Evening Programs continue to attract very high calibre speakers and are broadcast live over the internet to audiences around Australia and the world. has a wide range of high quality training activities available and we are sure that you will find something in our training program relevant to you and your work. We hope to see you at one of our training activities in

7 TRAININGS IN THE WORKPLACE Requesting a Training for Your Organisation provides training to organisations in their place of work. Workshops and presentations of a half day or less are delivered by an appropriate worker with expertise in the area relevant to the needs of the organisation. Workshops Delivers Introduction to Working with Refugee Survivors Introduction to Working with Asylum Seekers Introduction to Working with Unaccompanied Minors Introduction to Working with Refugee Young People Introduction to Refugee Trauma and Ageing Services Each workshop is adapted to meet the needs of the organisation via case studies designed to help workers think about how the core principles apply to their work context. Training in Rural and Regional Areas of NSW As part of our rural and regional strategy, provides training to workers and volunteers in a number of regions of NSW. In particular training is offered in those areas of rural and regional NSW that have received significant numbers of newly arrived refugees. : Relevant to all mainstream service providers in NSW working with people from refugee backgrounds. A minimum of 8 participants is required to do a presentation or workshop. To make a request: Think carefully about your training needs and how you would like to help you, and then fill out the training request forms on website. All requests need to be made several months in advance. Call the Training Officer on (02) for more information. A small cost may be applicable to your organisation depending on our funding arrangements. is a non-profit organisation and any fees charged are aimed at cost recovery only. 11

8 INTRODUCTORY WORKSHOPS Core Concepts in Working with People from (Sydney) Core Concepts in Working with People from (REGIONAL NSW) Do you feel unsure about how to work with refugee clients? Workshop outline This one-day introductory workshop is designed to put a framework of understanding around working with refugees and asylum seekers. It focuses on understanding the link between what refugees have been through, the sorts of issues and behaviours they may present with, and how to work in a way that fosters feelings of trust, safety and control, while minimising the risk of retraumatisation. Participants will be encouraged to think about how to apply the concepts to their own workplace, and will leave the workshop feeling more confident in utilising their skills and experience with refugee and asylum seeker clients. Workshop program: The Complexity of the Refugee Experience Problems Faced and Interventions to Facilitate Refugee Resettlement Difficulties Faced by Asylum Seekers Worker Skills: Key Principles and Techniques Vicarious Trauma, Boundaries and Self Care Please see following page for Regional NSW workshop dates and venues. Great materials and a supportive environment that made us comfortable to ask questions, share experiences, etc. Great training day. Comments from participants Relevant to anyone interested in the issues faced by refugee survivors of torture and trauma, and is a pre-requisite for those wishing to do a specialist workshop. $ per person; $99.00 for students ( includes a training pack with a workshop booklet; morning tea, lunch and afternoon tea) Pre-requisite: None One Day Workshop 22 February April June July September November 2013 Carramar NSW Time: 9.30am 4.30pm Please register online at website if paying by credit card, or fill out the registration form available in this booklet and fax or post it to the Training Administration Officer. The workshop Core Concepts in Working with People from Refugee Backgrounds will be held in 9 locations across regional NSW in Albury 20 March 2013 Library Museum Albury, Meeting Room Kiewa St, Albury Armidale 18 June 2013 Armidale City Bowling Club, Dangarsleigh Room Dumaresq St, Armidale Coffs Harbour 7 May 2013 North Coast Regional Botanic Garden, Display Room Corner of Hardacre and Coff Streets, off Harbour Drive, Coffs Harbour Griffith 25 July 2013 Griffith Ex-Servicemen s Club Limited, Mirrool 2 Jondaryan Ave, Griffith Lismore 11 September 2013 ACE Community Colleges Lismore Lismore Community College Room upstairs in laneway beside The Dragonfly Cafe 2/32 Carrington St, Lismore Newcastle 22 May 2013 and 22 October 2013 Building M, Newcastle TAFE Campus Maitland Road, Tighes Hill Newcastle Orange 23 August 2013 Morotai Room, Orange Ex-Service s Club Anson St, Orange Wagga Wagga 28 November 2013 Meeting Room One, Wagga RSL Club Dobbs St, Wagga Wagga Wollongong 25 June 2012 and 19 November 2013 Illawarra Leagues Club, The Orchid Room Church St, Wollongong Relevant to anyone interested in the issues faced by refugee survivors of torture and trauma, and is a pre-requisite for those wishing to do a specialist workshop. $ per person; $99.00 for students ( includes a training pack with a workshop booklet; morning tea, lunch and afternoon tea) Pre-requisite: None Time: 9.30am 4.30pm Please register online at website if paying by credit card, or fill out the registration form available in this booklet and fax or post it to the Training Administration Officer

9 INTRODUCTORY WORKSHOPS Core Concepts in Working with Children and Adolescents from How do you work effectively with refugee children and young people? Workshop outline This one-day introductory workshop has the same structure as the Core Concepts in Working with People from (it is not necessary to do both) but focuses on providing a framework for understanding the unique issues and challenges faced by refugee children and adolescents. It will look at the impact of war and violence from a developmental perspective, with attention paid to attachment and resilience. Workshop program: The Complexity of the Refugee Experience Problems Faced and Interventions to Facilitate Refugee Resettlement Difficulties Faced by Young Asylum Seekers Worker Skills: Key Principles and Techniques Vicarious Trauma, Boundaries and Self Care Both presenters were fantastic. Very clear and knowledgeable. Glad to attend this workshop. Best workshop and trainers I ve ever had. Comments from participants Relevant to anyone interested in the issues faced by child and adolescent refugee survivors of torture and trauma, and is a pre-requisite for those wishing to do some of specialist workshops. $ per person; $99.00 for students ( includes a training pack with a workshop booklet; morning tea, lunch and afternoon tea) Pre-requisite: None One Day Workshop 8 March October 2013 Carramar NSW Time: 9.30am 4.30pm Please register online at website if paying by credit card, or fill out the registration form available in this booklet and fax or post it to the Training Administration Officer

10 CLINICAL TRAININGS AND SEMINARS Clinical Practice and New Developments in the Treatment of Refugee Survivors of Torture and Trauma Clinical Approaches in the Treatment of Refugee Child and Adolescent Survivors of Torture and Trauma What therapeutic modalities have been used successfully to treat post traumatic symptoms in refugee clients? Workshop outline This two-day workshop aims to provide clinicians with additional skills for clinical practice. It includes the latest information on neuroplasticity and the link between the brain and psychotherapy. It will discuss the strengths and limitations of well known treatment modalities when working with refugee clients, as well as more innovative approaches such as Biofeedback and Neurofeedback. Workshop program: Impact of Traumatic Experiences Culture, Language and Counselling Assessment and Working within a Recovery Framework Utilising Different Therapeutic Modalities with Refugees Working with Specific Symptoms Transference and Countertransference Mindfulness in Self Care and Self Regulation Well organised training with great presenters. The booklet is excellent. Comment from participants Suitable for clinicians only (psychologists, social workers, counsellors, psychiatrists, etc). $ per person; $ for students ( includes a training pack with a workshop booklet; morning tea, lunch and afternoon tea) Pre-requisite Core Concepts in Working with People from Refugee Backgrounds or Core Concepts in Working with Children and Adolescents from Two Day Workshop 2 and 3 May Oct and 1 Nov 2013 Carramar NSW Time: 9.30am 4.30pm Please register online at website if paying by credit card, or fill out the registration form available in this booklet and fax or post it to the Training Administration Officer. How do you decide what sort of treatment plan to use with your refugee child client? Workshop outline This one-day workshop aims to provide clinicians with additional skills for clinical practice in the treatment of child and adolescent refugee survivors of torture and trauma. It will reflect the shift in the formulation of the impacts of trauma on the developing brain. An integrated psychological, social and neurological approach to developmental trauma and treatment will be presented. Participants will be encouraged to reflect on the strengths and limitations of various therapeutic approaches. Workshop program: Normal Psychosocial and Neurological Child Development Impact of Trauma on the Developing Brain Assessment and Treatment of Refugee Children and Adolescents Transference and Countertransference Suitable for clinicians (child psychologists, social workers, school counsellors, psychiatrists, etc). $ per person; $99.00 for students ( includes a training pack with a workshop booklet; morning tea, lunch and afternoon tea) Pre-requisite: Core Concepts in Working with Children and Adolescents from Refugee Backgrounds One Day Workshop 22 November 2013 Carramar NSW Time: 9.30am 4.30pm Please register online at website if paying by credit card, or fill out the registration form available in this booklet and fax or post it to the Training Administration Officer

11 CLINICAL TRAININGS AND SEMINARS Biofeedback in Working with Trauma Survivors Jungle Tracks: A Therapeutic Storytelling Program for Children and Adolescents How can you enable clients to transform their stress, better regulate emotional responses, and harness the power of heart-brain communication? Workshop outline Biofeedback therapies are non-pharmacologic treatments that use scientific instruments to detect and amplify internal body activities too subtle for normal awareness, making information about one s body available to the conscious mind. They can be a useful adjunct to trauma treatment, are easy to learn and inexpensive. This one-day workshop will provide the theoretical background to Biofeedback and Heart Rate Variability (HRV) and the participants will have the opportunity to use the Biofeedback software. Workshop program: Biofeedback for Self Regulation Theory behind the Practice What is Heart Rate Variability (HRV) Integration of HRV in your Practice Very readily usable and in versatile ways with other therapeutic interventions Great chance to assess and add another tool to my repertoire Comments from participants Suitable for all interested clinicians working in therapy with children, adolescents and adults. $ per person; $99.00 for students ( includes a training pack with a workshop booklet; morning tea, lunch and afternoon tea) Pre-requisite: None One Day Workshop 13 September 2013 Carramar NSW Time: 9.30am 4.30pm Please register online at website if paying by credit card, or fill out the registration form available in this booklet and fax or post it to the Training Administration Officer. Would you like to learn an enchanting way of engaging refugee children and young people that utilises the age old medium of storytelling? Workshop outline This one-day workshop is designed to equip participants with appropriate knowledge and skills to run Jungle Tracks within an integrated therapeutic model. Jungle Tracks is a program that includes five short stories that mirror real life struggles related to the lives of children, adolescents and parents with a background of refugee trauma. The stories promote hope and empowerment and assist the reader/listener to process and reconcile their past experiences and ongoing difficulties in transition. Workshop program: The Refugee Experience and its Impact on Children and Adolescents Therapeutic Storytelling The Therapeutic Strategy in Jungle Tracks The Road Ahead Outcomes and Integrating Therapeutic Approaches Hands on experience with role playing the facilitation of a group session was valuable I love the story package that comes with the training. It is very helpful. Comments from participants Suitable for school counsellors, school teachers, clinicians and other staff interested in applying the Jungle Tracks storytelling approach in their work with refugee children and adolescents. $ per person; $ for students (Includes a Jungle Tracks kit worth $80; 5 short stories and a facilitator s guide; morning tea, lunch and afternoon tea) Pre-requisite: None One Day Workshop 17 May September 2013 Carramar NSW Time: 9.30am 4.30pm Please register online at website if paying by credit card, or fill out the registration form available in this booklet and fax or post it to the Training Administration Officer

12 CLINICAL TRAININGS AND SEMINARS Healing the Body, Healing the Mind: Sensorimotor Psychotherapy in Treating Complex Trauma Healing Trauma across Cultures: A Contextual and Developmental Approach to assessment and Treatment Relevant to clinicians including psychiatrists, clinical psychologists, psychologists, counsellors, psychotherapists, social workers and other health professionals working with traumatised clients. Relevant to clinicians including psychiatrists, clinical psychologists, psychologists, counsellors, psychotherapists, social workers and other health professionals working with traumatised clients. Early Bird Registration $465 each $315 for students $440 each (groups 5+) (Payment in full before 5pm, Monday 24 June 2013) Standard Registration $495 each $345 for students $470 each (groups 5+) (Payment in full before 5pm, Friday 9 August 2013) Early Bird Registration $185 each $135 for students $165 each (groups 5+) (Payment in full before 5pm, Monday 26 August 2013) Standard Registration $215 each $165 for students $195 each (groups 5+) (Payment in full before 5pm, Friday 11 October 2013) Dr Janina Fisher, Ph.D. This two-day Clinical Seminar will be presented by Dr Janina Fisher, Ph.D. Janina is a licensed Clinical Psychologist and Instructor at a Trauma Centre, an outpatient clinic and research centre founded by Bessel van der Kolk in the USA. Known for her expertise as both a therapist and consultant, she is also past president of the New England Society for the Treatment of Trauma and Dissociation, an EMDR International Association Credit Provider, a faculty member of the Sensorimotor Psychotherapy Institute, and a former Instructor, Harvard Medical School. Dr Fisher lectures and teaches nationally and internationally on topics related to the integration of research and treatment, and how to introduce these newer trauma treatment paradigms in traditional therapeutic approaches. Two-day seminar 15 and 16 August 2013 Wesley Conference Centre 220 Pitt St, Sydney CBD Time: 9.30am-5.00pm To register visit our website or phone the Training Administration Officer on (02) Visit website for flyer. Dr Boris Drozdek, MD, MA This one-day Clinical Seminar will be presented by Dr Boris Drožđek, MD, MA. Boris is a psychiatrist, and the medical director at Psychotrauma Centrum Zuid Nederland, s-hertogenbosch, the Netherlands. He specialises in treatment of survivors of political and war violence, and initiated a development of treatment services network. He publishes in the field of psychotraumatology and transcultural psychiatry, teaches and gives training and workshops on a regular basis in the Netherlands and abroad. He has co-edited the books Broken Spirits: The Treatment of Traumatized Asylum Seekers and Refugees, War and Torture Victims (2004), and Voices of Trauma: Treating Survivors across Cultures (2007). One-day seminar 17 October 2013 Sydney Mechanics School of Arts 280 Pitt St Sydney CBD Time: 9.30am-5.00pm To register visit our website or phone the Training Administration Officer on (02) Visit website for flyer

13 CLINICAL TRAININGS AND SEMINARS Clinical Master Class Evenings Clinical Master Class Evenings are held five times per year and aim to provide an opportunity for clinicians working with refugees to extend their understanding of refugee trauma by inviting expert speakers to present on interesting and practical topics. These presentations are followed by a case study presentation by an experienced staff member and a panel discussion. Live internet broadcasts If you can t make it to Carramar, then you can save on time and petrol by watching the live internet broadcast of these events from your own computer. It only costs $5.99 to register via website, and you will be able to participate in the panel discussion by sending in your typed questions which are answered live. Online lectures These events are recorded by Psychevisual and are available for viewing on the internet at a later date for a fee. Please see the Psychevisual website Suitable for all interested clinicians, students and service providers. Free if you attend in person $5.99 if you watch by live broadcast Carramar NSW Time: 6-8pm To attend in person: Register at website so we can plan adequately for seating and catering. To watch the live broadcast: Register and pay online from the clinical evening page of website at For the 2013 Clinical Master Class Program please check website at

14 COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT AND OTHER TRAININGS Accidental Counsellors: Responding to Refugee Trauma Related Behaviours (for non-counsellors) Community Development with Refugee Communities How do you proactively handle emotionally charged situations if you are not trained as a counsellor? Workshop outline This one-day workshop has been designed to give workers not trained as counsellors some basic tips and skills for how to recognise and deal with difficult behaviours in refugee trauma clients in the workplace. It will give you practical skills in containing situations such as: disclosure of traumatic stories; sadness and tearfulness; anger outbursts; dissociation; panic attacks and suicide threats, and an understanding of appropriate follow-up referrals. Workshop program: The Accidental Counsellor Communicating Effectively Skills for Managing Trauma Responses: Case Studies and Role Plays The role playing was excellent and very practical. I feel much better prepared for working with refugees. It was an interesting and relevant presentation. Comments from participants Suitable for people working in a range of non-clinical settings such as casework, advocacy, teaching, youth work, welfare work and community development. $ per person; $99.00 for students ( includes a training pack with a workshop booklet; morning tea, lunch and afternoon tea) Pre-requisite: Core Concepts in Working with People from Refugee Backgrounds One Day Workshop 21 March August 2013 Carramar NSW Time: 9.30am 4.30pm Please register online at website if paying by credit card, or fill out the registration form available in this booklet and fax or post it to the Training Administration Officer. How does trauma impact on the capacity and functioning of refugee communities? Workshop outline State terrorism and organised violence target the very essence of community relationships. When relationships are affected communities fragment and a lack of trust affects social interactions. This very informative one-day workshop is designed to address the impact of trauma and state terrorism on communities and provide guidance for liaising with refugee groups. Workshop program: and Community Development Community Development: Definitions, Models, Processes Impacts on Refugee Communities: Trauma, Migration and Settlement Working Effectively with Refugee Communities Case Studies It was a great workshop and I feel I have learnt more in regards to working with our community. Comment from participant Suitable for community workers and social workers wishing to develop professional skills in community development with refugee communities in Australia. Participants will need to have an existing understanding of basic community development principles. $ per person; $99.00 for students ( includes a training pack with a workshop booklet; morning tea, lunch and afternoon tea) Pre-requisite: Core Concepts in Working with People from Refugee Backgrounds One Day Workshop 19 July 2013 Carramar NSW Time: 9.30am 4.30pm Please register online at website if paying by credit card, or fill out the registration form available in this booklet and fax or post it to the Training Administration Officer

15 COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT AND OTHER TRAININGS Community Development Evaluation How do you assess whether your project has achieved what it set out to achieve? Workshop outline Evaluation is integral to good community development and not something that should be left only to an outsider or an expert. When done properly, evaluation facilitates an ongoing process of learning among all involved in community development projects. It also enables the continual development of projects and programs to be more effective and successful. This one-day workshop will introduce the central concepts of community development evaluation with refugee communities. Workshop program: Setting Project Goal, Objectives and Activities Clarifying Evaluation Purpose and Scope Defining the Evaluation Questions Identifying the Information we Need Deciding on Data Collection Methods Using the Data Coming into this training with an open mind, I leave with a wealth of knowledge in terms of evaluation processes and report writing. Comment from participant Suitable for community workers and social workers wishing to develop professional skills in community development with refugee communities in Australia. Participants will need to have an existing understanding of basic community development principles. $ per person; $99.00 for students ( includes a training pack with a workshop booklet; morning tea, lunch and afternoon tea) Pre-requisite: None One Day Workshop 30 August 2013 Carramar NSW Time: 9.30am 4.30pm Please register online at website if paying by credit card, or fill out the registration form available in this booklet and fax or post it to the Training Administration Officer

16 COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT AND OTHER TRAININGS Community Development Seminars In 2011 hosted its first Community Development Seminar with Dr Ernesto Sirolli called Passion, Entrepreneurship and Social Inclusion, and in 2012 we were proud to host Professor Jim Ife who spoke on Community Development in the Age of Efficiency. Every year will aim to invite a speaker recognised as an expert in their field to conduct a community development seminar on topics related to delivering community services to communities who have been through traumatic experiences, or have been marginalised in some way. Refer to website for information about the 2013 Community Development Seminar as a speaker had not yet been booked at the time of publication of this booklet. Relevant to workers, students and volunteers working in the community sector. Our community development seminars normally attract a fee due to the expense of putting on the event. However is a non-profit organisation and fees are meant to recover costs only. To register visit our website or phone the Training Administration Officer on (02)

17 COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT AND OTHER TRAININGS Community Development Evenings Community Sector Workshops Community Development Evenings are held twice per year. They aim to provide an opportunity for community sector workers and refugee community organisations to extend their understanding of the complexities of providing services to refugee communities affected by systematic state terrorism and other types of traumatic experiences. Expert speakers are invited to present on interesting and practical topics, which is followed by a case study presentation by an experienced staff member and a panel discussion. The community development evening program began in Live internet broadcasts If you can t make it to Carramar, then you can save on time and petrol by watching the live internet broadcast of these events from your own computer. It only costs $5.99 to register via website, and you will be able to participate in the panel discussion by sending in your typed questions which are answered live. Relevant to workers, students and volunteers working in the community sector. Free if you attend in person $5.99 if you watch by live broadcast Carramar NSW Time: 6-8pm To attend in person: Register at website so we can plan adequately for seating and catering. To watch the live broadcast: Register and pay online from the community development evening page of website at For the 2013 Community Development Evening Program please check website at Community sector and refugee community organisations provide important services to refugees but often need further training and support for their workers, volunteers and community leaders. In 2010 received funding for a 3-year Refugee Community Development Training Project from the Community Builders Funding Program, Community Services, NSW Department of Family and Community Services. This 3-year project ( ) will focus on the development of the community sector in the Metro West region of Sydney (Blacktown, Auburn, Penrith, Holroyd, Parramatta, and Baulkham Hills LGAs) via trainings, coaching and mentoring of community sector service providers and refugee community organisations. Workshops will be delivered on working with refugee young people, accidental counselling, community development with refugee communities, community development evaluation, and group work facilitation. Relevant to community sector and refugee community organisations in the Metro West region of Sydney only. Free Pre-requisite: None One Day Workshop Please contact the Community Development Trainer for more information on (02)

18 Student Placements and Student Clinic Student Placements Student Clinic has been involved in the provision of successful student placement opportunities for many years. The primary aim is to provide opportunities to gain knowledge, skills and experience in working with traumatised refugees. provides placement opportunities to students from a wide range of health, allied health and welfare disciplines. Availability of placements is dependent on a number of factors including the availability of appropriate supervision and the nature and appropriateness of the projects which are taking place at the time. To apply The number of placements offered at any one time is limited. Students interested in a placement should first discuss this with the relevant Student Placement Officer or Field Education Officer at their university or college. Formal requests for student placements must come from the student s university/college. Requests for placements which come directly from students will not be accepted. Students will be required to attend an interview prior to placement confirmation. For further information, please send an to studentplacements@startts.org.au or contact the Student Placement Coordinator on (02) In addition to general student placements, a Student Clinic for those wishing to undertake clinical placements/ internships at is also available. Participants of the Student Clinic will be providing psychotherapeutic interventions to clients and will have access to professional clinical consultation from Clinical Psychologists, Psychologists or other senior clinicians as required/appropriate. To be eligible to participate in the Student Clinic, students need to be engaged in post-graduate programs of Masters in Clinical or Forensic Psychology. Other relevant post-graduate or masters programs in psychology/counselling/psychotherapy will be considered. Individuals completing an approved Psychology Registration program are also eligible to apply. A placement is not suitable as the student s first external place ment. To be eligible to participate, this must be the student s third or final clinical placement. To apply The number of placements/ internships offered at any one time is limited. Requests for placements must come from the student s university, together with a letter of recommendation. A selection process applies; this includes submitting an application and attending an interview. The selection process takes place twice a year. For further information, please send an to studentplacements@startts.org.au or contact the Student Placement Coordinator on (02)

19 Purchasing Resources Jungle Tracks Kit FICT Kit CD The Jungle Tracks kit contains a facilitator s guide and five story books in which the characters in the stories encounter many of the events and issues that refugee children and young people face including grief and loss, depression, emotional outbursts, low self-esteem, sleep difficulties and fear and anxiety. These, together with the themes of hope and empowerment, are addressed in the stories. The detailed facilitator s guide describes how the storytelling approach is used in Jungle Tracks. It outlines the objectives of each story together with its themes. The facilitator s guide includes suggestions to guide children and young people s reflection. It also has an appendix with handouts and exercise. The five stories in the program are: 1. Sam and Sonia, a story about orphaned children which helps to introduce the concept of counselling and the Jungle Tracks program. 2. Colours of the Wind which follows a monkey named Charlie who is forced to leave his home to save his life. The main focus of this story is dealing with bereavement and loss and finding peace. 3. Deano Learns to Smile Again which features a young deer whose home is destroyed by fire. When he arrives at his new place he is ridiculed because of he is different. The focus of this story is learning to deal with discrimination and building self-esteem skills. 4. Enter the Lion is a story about a metaphorical lion that lives with Sam, the orphan from our first story. Sam learns how to tame the beast and wave him good bye. The focus of this story is learning to manage anger and stress as well as dealing with flashbacks. It also introduces relaxation techniques. 5. Chui and Teeter follows a leopard and turtle dove who appear in the orphan Sonia s dreams. She learns how to take control of her dreams and not be afraid of them. The focus of the story is on improving sleep and addressing distressing dreams. The stories and program are relevant for a broad range of ages from early primary and possibly younger to older high school students. The stories are suitable for use in individual and group therapy. Reading the stories may also help parents and children to share their thoughts and feelings. : $80 per kit (includes postage) To order your copy of the Jungle Tracks kit, simply fill out the order form available on website or telephone (02) Families in Cultural Transition (FICT) is a group program for newly arrived refugees and migrants which aims to help adults adjust to life in Australia. During the program participants: Learn from each other Have their feelings and reactions normalised Learn about different family structures and roles Find out about support services available to refugees and others Form good relationships Facilitators of the FICT program should have good contacts with their community, have some experience in running groups and have a good knowledge of English (as well as their communities language/s). In some situations an interpreter can be used. They must also receive training in running the FICT program, either from or another organisation experienced with FICT. The FICT kit contains: A helpful facilitator introduction on how to implement the programs Introduction to the program for parents and getting to know each other Support systems Budgeting and finance Trauma and healing Families Children Gender Youth Enjoying the environment Handouts and overheads Sample evaluation forms : $30 (includes postage) To order a copy of the FICT kit CD please fill in the order form available on website or telephone (02)

20 Purchasing Resources PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT WORKSHOP CALENDAR JANUARY JUNE 2013 Settling In Kit DATE WORKSHOPS COST (FULL/STUD) PRE-REQ Target Group TIME LOCATION Settling In is a group program for newly arrived refugee and migrant students which aims to help students adjust to life in Australia. During the ten week program students: Learn from each other Have their feelings and reactions normalised Learn coping strategies Form good relationships Although it is most often used with school students, Settling In can be used in a range of situations. Self esteem and personal strengths Review and closure Relaxation scripts Evaluation sheets Handouts for activities in the sessions Translations of selected handouts are available in the following languages: Arabic, Bosnian, Chinese, Croatian, Dari, Farsi, German, Hindi, Indonesian, Khmer, Korean, Lao, Russian, Samoan, Serbian, Somali, Spanish, Tamil, Vietnamese. FEB 22 Core Concepts in Working with People from MAR 8 Core Concepts in Working with Children and Adolescents from 20 Core Concepts in Working with People from 21 Accidental Counsellors: Responding to Refugee Trauma Related Behaviours (for non-counsellors) APR 11 Core Concepts in Working with People from $149/ $99 No All 9.30am-4.30pm Carramar $149/ $99 No All 9.30am-4.30pm Carramar $149/ $99 No All 9.30am-4.30pm Albury $149/ $99 Yes Workers from nonclinical backgrounds 9.30am-4.30pm Carramar $149/ $99 No All 9.30am-4.30pm Carramar Facilitators of the Settling In program should have significant experience in running groups, including experience in cross-cultural issues and in helping young people who have survived trauma. The Settling In Kit contains: A helpful facilitator introduction on how to implement the program Introduction to the program for students and getting to know each other s activities Feelings about resettlement : $60 (includes postage) To order your copy of Settling In, simply fill out the order form available on website or telephone (02) MAY 2-3 Clinical Practice and New Developments in the Treatment of Refugee Survivors of Torture and Trauma 7 Core Concepts in Working with People from 17 Jungle Tracks: A Therapeutic Storytelling Program for Children and Adolescents 22 Core Concepts in Working with People from $249/ $149 Yes Clinicians only 9.30am-4.30pm Carramar $149/ $99 No All 9.30am-4.30pm Coffs Harbour $199/ $149 No Child and school counsellors, teachers 9.30am-4.30pm Carramar $149/ $99 No All 9.30am-4.30pm Newcastle Likes and dislikes about Australia and country of origin Dealing with anger JUN 6 Core Concepts in Working with People from $149/ $99 No All 9.30am-4.30pm Carramar Anxiety and depression People and places that can help Settling goals Problem solving Core Concepts in Working with People from 25 Core Concepts in Working with People from $149/ $99 No All 9.30am-4.30pm Armidale $149/ $99 No All 9.30am-4.30pm Wollongong

21 PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT WORKSHOP CALENDAR JULY TO DECEMBER 2013 DATE WORKSHOPS COST (FULL/STUD) JUL 19 Community Development with Refugee Communities 25 Core Concepts in Working with People from 26 Core Concepts in Working with People from AUG 9 Accidental Counsellors: Responding to Refugee Trauma Related Behaviours (for non-counsellors) 23 Core Concepts in Working with People from PRE-REQ Target Group TIME LOCATION $149/ $99 Yes Community workers, social workers 9.30am-4.30pm Carramar $149/ $99 No All 9.30am-4.30pm Griffith $149/ $99 No All 9.30am-4.30pm Carramar $149/ $99 Yes Workers from nonclinical backgrounds 9.30am-4.30pm Carramar $149/ $99 No All 9.30am-4.30pm Orange 30 Community Development Evaluation $149/ $99 No Community workers, social workers SEP 6 Core Concepts in Working with People from 11 Core Concepts in Working with People from 9.30am-4.30pm Carramar $149/ $99 No All 9.30am-4.30pm Carramar $149/ $99 No All 9.30am-4.30pm Lismore 13 Biofeedback in Working with Trauma Survivors $149/ $99 No Clinicians only 9.30am-4.30pm Carramar 19 Jungle Tracks: A Therapeutic Storytelling Program for Children and Adolescents OCT 11 Core Concepts in Working with Children and Adolescents from 22 Core Concepts in Working with People from 31-1 Clinical Practice and New Developments in the Treatment of Refugee Survivors of Torture and Trauma NOV 8 Core Concepts in Working with People from 19 Core Concepts in Working with People from 22 Clinical Approaches in the Treatment of Refugee Child and Adolescent Survivors of Torture and Trauma $199/ $149 No Child and school counsellors, teachers 9.30am-4.30pm Carramar $149/ $99 No All 9.30am-4.30pm Carramar $149/ $99 No All 9.30am-4.30pm Newcastle $249/ $149 Yes Clinicians only 9.30am-4.30pm Carramar $149/ $99 No All 9.30am-4.30pm Carramar $149/ $99 No All 9.30am-4.30pm Wollongong $149/ $99 Yes Child Clinicians 9.30am-4.30pm Carramar Workshop Registration Form The Horlsey Dr Carramar NSW 2163 T: PO Box 203 Fairfield NSW 2165 F: ABN Participant details First name: Surname: Position: Organisation: Phone: Mobile: Special Dietary Requirements: Halal Vegan Gluten free Other Date Location Date pre-req completed COST (FULL/STUD) Workshop (please tick) $149/ $99 N/A Core concepts in working with people from refugee backgrounds $149/ $99 N/A Core concepts in working with children and adolescents from refugee backgrounds $249/$149 Clinical practice and new developments in the treatment of refugee survivors of torture and trauma $149/ $99 Clinical approaches in the treatment of refugee child and adolescent survivors of torture and trauma Biofeedback in working with trauma survivors $149/ $99 N/A $199/$149 N/A Jungle Tracks: A therapeutic storytelling program for children and adolescents $149/ $99 Accidental Counsellors: Responding to refugee trauma related behaviours (for non-counsellors) Community development with refugee communities $149/ $99 Community development evaluation $149/ $99 N/A Please tick to receive updates: Payment details (Prices include GST) Cheque to : Monthly Training Update Clinical Trainings Updates Attached is my payment of $ Please debit my Credit Card: Visa MasterCard Community Development Trainings Updates Card No. / / / Hints for Healing: Strengthening Refugee Children s Resilience e-magazine Expiry date / Name on card Amount: $ Quarterly e-newsletter Please invoice my organisation: Refugee Ball and Refugee Week Updates Name: Contact Person: Refugee Transitions Magazine Update Amount: $ I have read and understood the terms and conditions How to Register: Terms and Conditions: Signature: 28 Core Concepts in Working with People from $149/ $99 No All 9.30am-4.30pm Wagga Wagga

22 Terms and Conditions: A photocopy or pdf of a valid full-time student card must be forwarded with registration form if the student price is being paid. Workshops have a limited number of participants. Registrations close 24 hours before the event in Carramar and 48 hours before the event in regional areas. A receipt will be mailed to you once payment has been received. Registrations may be cancelled up to 14 working days prior to the day of the event with a full refund. Cancellations giving less than 14 working days notice will incur a 30% cancellation fee to cover administration costs. Fees will not be refunded for cancellations the day before or on the day of the event, nor can the registration be transferred to another workshop. If a minimum number of participants is not reached, a workshop may be cancelled. Participants may transfer to another workshop or request the return of payment if a workshop is cancelled. starttstraining@startts.org.au Fax: (02) Post:, PO Box 203, Fairfield NSW 2165 Fill out this form and send to the Training Administration Officer: How to Register: Refugee Transitions Magazine Refugee Transitions is a twice yearly magazine produced by with over 20 issues published. Refugee Transitions reports on a wide range of refugee and human rights issues which are relevant to our work. The magazine focuses attention on the impact of organised violence and human rights abuses on health and provides ideas on intervention models to address the health and social needs of refugees. It debates and campaigns for changes necessary to assist, empower and strengthen refugee communities in their settlement process. To learn more, read articles from previous editions or to subscribe to Refugee Transitions, visit website

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