Sttars in Adelaide, South Australia | Non-profit organisation

Sttars

Locality: Adelaide, South Australia

Phone: +61 8 8206 8900

Address: 81 Angas Street 5000 Adelaide, SA, Australia

Website: http://www.sttars.org.au

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25.01.2022 The 2020 theme for the #UNInternationalDayofPeace is Shaping Peace Together. Celebrate the day by spreading compassion, kindness, and hope in the face of the pandemic. "To work towards a world where human rights are respected and violations are never tolerated." Let's all create Peace Day every day!... #Shapingpeacetogether https://www.un.org/en/observances/international-day-peace

25.01.2022 COVID-19 UPDATE: STTARS continues to deliver service. STTARS will remain operational and continue to deliver services but we have made the difficult decision to close our offices to external visitors, so that we can support the health and wellbeing of our staff and clients, their families and the community at large. For more information please visit our website: www.sttars.org.au

24.01.2022 New restrictions on residential private gatherings and the service of food and drink will come into effect from today midnight, 5 August, Wednesday. Keep safe, protect yourself, protect your community!

24.01.2022 We call the President of the Philippines, Rodrigo Roa Duterto, to veto the new #AntiTerrorAct2020 Please read the full letter here: https://buff.ly/2YPC9Yj

23.01.2022 STTARS director, Robyn Smythe, recently elected to the governing council of the #IRCT. Screenshot of her first meeting in June.

20.01.2022 COVID-19 Health Alert translated audio warnings are available. Please follow the link below for Arabic, Dari, Hakha Chin, Nepali and Swahili. https://www.australianrefugee.org/covid19-alert/... SA COVID19 helpline: 800 253 787. T Translation help is available by calling 131 450. Keep safe everyone!

19.01.2022 Acknowledging chronic pain impacts the daily lives of survivors of torture and trauma, during #NationalPainWeek we are pleased to announce our new "Persistent Pain" project which aims to improve the quality of life of refugee communities. Funded by #AdelaidePrimaryHealthNetwork, the project will provide a better understanding of how the impacts of pain are experienced, managed and understood by survivors of torture and trauma. http://www.nationalpainweek.org.au/

19.01.2022 We stand with young LGBTIQ+ people that they have the right to be proud of who they are! #WIP2020 #wearitpurple2020

18.01.2022 One of our community development events has been organized with the women from the Australian Uyghur Tangritagh Women’s Association (AUTWA) during the weekend. #AustralianUyghurTangritaghWomensAssociation#AUTWA

17.01.2022 SAVE THE DATE... Thursday,June 25th "Perspectives on Human Rights and Torture in the Era of Covid-19" FREE Webinar and Interactive Q&A to commemorate the United Nations International Day in Support of Victims of Torture with leading international human rights advocates and trauma experts.... Moderated by Emeritus Prof. Stuart Rees AM, the panel will discuss their perspectives on human rights and torture in the Era of Covid-19. The World Stopped, Torture Didnt #WorldWithoutTorture

17.01.2022 The latest issue of Torture Journal has been released! Check out the special section on Sleep Deprivation. https://irct.org/publications/torture-journal/143

17.01.2022 The Welcome to Adelaide Movie Project is a collaboration between the Dulwich Centre, Lutheran Community and STTARS. The project was developed by young people from Syria who wanted to welcome other new arrivals to Australia via a script based around shared ideas and narratives. Some of the Youth Leaders at STTARS were involved in the filming and acting a great experience for them! https://vimeo.com/369732163

16.01.2022 Communities across the world are affected by the spread of Covid-19, which is creating new social and economic challenges and stimulating existence issues. Nevertheless, there is always #HOPE for finding ways to help others who need support and make a positive impact in the world. #mandeladay2020... #ActionAgainstPoverty https://www.mandeladay.com

16.01.2022 Today marks the 7th anniversary of the re-opening of offshore detention centres. As COVID-19 reminds us all of the difficulties of living with uncertainty, we are especially mindful of the situation of those who sought safety and asylum in Australia. Asylum seekers deserve a durable solution and a chance to begin to rebuild their lives. #7YearsTooLong... Join us in lighting a candle tonight, and holding 7 minutes of silence for those still in detention.

15.01.2022 We floated our HOPE lanterns the honour of victims of torture around the world. #WorldWithoutTorture2020 The ceremony started decorating paper lanterns by an individual inspiration of #HOPE. Then floated them in Bonython Park with the extensive help of STTARS Youth Leaders. Many thanks for who joined us last Friday.... #UNInternationalDayinSupportofVictimsofTorture #26June2020

15.01.2022 Muhammad Akram, PWC Global Mobility Consultant and STTARS Treasurer. He fled Pakistan In 2012 and arrived in Australia by boat as an asylum seeker. Akram shared his inspiring story at in PWC World Refugee Day event. ... You will hear stories from the panelists who have extensive experience in pioneering movement in the refugee sector. #WorldRefugeeDay2020 #PWCWorldRefugeeDayPanel2020 Happening now, please use this webcast link to join: https://event.webcasts.com/starthere.jsp

14.01.2022 National Diabetes Week, 12 -18 July 2020 #NDW2020 This year, focusing on the mental and emotional health impact of living with diabetes. ... Do you need a help? Visit: https://headsupdiabetes.com.au/

13.01.2022 Wishing you and your community a safe and blessed #EidalAdha Warm Regards, STTARS team

13.01.2022 SA Health announced Step 3 of Easing COVID-19 Restrictions in SA as of 29th June 2020. #SAHealth #Step3EasingCOVID19 #SouthAustraliaCOVID19

12.01.2022 STTARS is looking for a Community Development Officer (Wellbeing). Please visit our website for the position description: https://www.sttars.org.au/employment

12.01.2022 "Everybody needs a home Homelessness Week #HW2020 ... For support, call: 1800 003 308

12.01.2022 May this Diwali brighten up your life...#Diwali2020

10.01.2022 16 Days of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence campaign begin on 25th November, the International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women, and end on December 10th, International Human Rights Day. "Orange the World: Fund, Respond, Prevent, Collect!" https://www.unwomen.org//e/take-action/16-days-of-activism

09.01.2022 Craig Foster recently spoke at the 2019 Refugee Ball, hosted by our sister agency STARTTS. We look forward to seeing him tomorrow at the STTARS AGM - 5:30pm to 6:00pm, Bradley Forum, Level 5, Hawke Building, UniSA, North Terrace, Adelaide.

08.01.2022 We would like to share a snapshot of our successful collaboration with #BHUMMATSS to help Bhutanese torture survivors to overcome their trauma. Our holistic intervention program focusses on trauma recovery and pain management which help to build connections, using survivors strengths and resilience to help communities collectively. Bhutanese Martyrs Memorial & Torture Survivors Society... #communitydevelopment #Bhutanesetorturesurvivors See more

07.01.2022 At every staff meeting we light a candle in recognition of our colleagues around the world supporting survivors of torture and trauma. This morning and over coming weeks we light candles especially for our colleagues at Foundation House, their families and clients, hoping that all stay safe and well through this difficult time. #staysafe

07.01.2022 Positive Thoughts can change your brain.. Use the fingers of your hand to remind you of: - 5 things that you are grateful for ... - 5 people who support you - 5 things that make you happy - 5 things you enjoy doing - 5 things you like about yourself #STTARSSelfCareCards #PositiveThoughts STTARS Self Care Cards @ Lyn and Robin

07.01.2022 The World Stopped, Torture Didnt. #WorldWithoutTorture For more information: ... https://irct.org/global-movement/26-june

05.01.2022 While we havent been able to come together in a large gathering this year we are still proud to celebrate the many contributions made to our community by people who arrived as refugees this Refugee Week. #refugeeweek

05.01.2022 Mahira Yukub, an ethnic Uyghur woman, is being detained by the Chinese authorities without any legal representation and evidence. #HELPFREEMAHIRA #UyghurCommunity https://action.amnesty.org.au/act-now/help-free-mahira

04.01.2022 We ask so many times while assisting survivors of torture and trauma during their brave journey. Are you Ok? #RUOK A conversation could change a life. Here are some tips from: www.ruok.org.au

03.01.2022 Today, #UNInternationalYouthDay, we salute all the young members of communities, especially the members of the STTARS Youth Reference Council. Remembering their latest project called Welcome to Adelaide, which was a collaboration between the @DulwichCentre, @LutheranCommunity and STTARS. Once again we admire our young leaders' dedication and contribution to this project and looking forward to announcing their new project soon. ... #uninternationalyouthday #STTARS #SttarsYouthReferenceCouncil #DulwichCentre #LutheranCommunity https://vimeo.com/369732163

03.01.2022 A big THANK YOU to all the amazing and hard-working nurses in our community!

02.01.2022 We celebrate the history, culture and achievements of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples. www.naidoc.org.au Always Was, Always Will Be #NAIDOC2020

02.01.2022 Sending our sincerest condolences and solidarity to all those impacted by the explosion in #Beirut yesterday. https://www.sbs.com.au//morning-of-tears-australia-s-leban

02.01.2022 We celebrate DIVERSITY! #PrideADL20