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When a client from a Tamil background comes to QPASTT, I am able to be a point of connection for them.  That is a real privilege for me." Laks Jambulingum,…

It was amazing to find an organisation where the focus was on being friendly and kind to people.” Marcela Barra, member of QPASTT's Support Services Team since 2011“I started on…

Working at QPASTT has made me look at life differently, to be more accepting and have a deeper tolerance of life.  It has made me a better person.” Saira Buksh,…

We give people a comfort zone.  They feel comfortable to share and have a feeling of hope that we will help them in any way we can.” Banin Ramini, member…

As human beings we deserve equality, so we value and respect everyone, no matter who you are.” Jackline Dada, member of QPASTT's Support Services Team since 2008"Working with QPASTT keeps…

One of the elements of QPASTT’s success early on was that making our services available to people across Queensland was a key priority.” Paula Peterson, QPASTT Director (1995-2007) Ensuring trauma…

QPASTT is unique in that it has the capacity to support people from refugee backgrounds across their lifespan. In early settlement, people are often preoccupied with establishing themselves in Australia.…

“The best medicine for healing is compassion. Compassion creates a spiritual space for belonging." 

“In Syria, I was a human rights activist and feminist, screenwriter and author. I started my activism from an early age. We lived under a dictatorship, with no freedom of…