Events Calendar

November 2, 2023From $80.00 inc. GST

Vicarious Trauma, Burn Out and Self-Care

This half day professional development opportunity will provide an understanding of the concepts of Vicarious Trauma (VT), Compassion Fatigue and Burnout. Participants will learn to identify risk factors and the warning signs in themselves and colleagues; why and how work in the area of trauma can cause these responses; ways...
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August 3, 2023From $150.00 inc. GST

Workshop: Working Cross-Culturally in the Trauma and Settlement Context

This one day workshop has been developed to give participants an understanding of the key theoretical frameworks and to explore our own sociocultural context and its impacts on our work with people from diverse contexts. We will explore concept like cultural humility, mindful awareness of our responses to differences, the...
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June 15, 2023From $150.00 inc. GST

Working with Families from Refugee Backgrounds

This one day workshop has been developed to give participants a greater understanding of the impact of trauma and resettlement on family roles and relationships. The frameworks that guide family counselling and support will be explored in particular trauma recovery models, family therapy and culturally appropriate practice.
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March 2, 2023From $150.00 inc. GST

Supporting Trauma Recovery with Children from Refugee Backgrounds

This one day workshop will explore the impact of trauma on children. We will be looking into key concepts such as the impact of trauma on attachment and development, as well as some implications of intergenerational trauma and the importance of systemic thinking. These will be discussed within a trauma...
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November 24, 2022$0.00 inc. GST

Workshop for ASRA: Incidental Counselling & Signs and Symptoms of Trauma

This half day workshop has been developed for volunteers and staff working with asylum seekers who are not trained as counsellors. It provides some basic tips and strategies to deal with disclosures of refugee related torture and trauma, and how to manage difficult behaviours in this client group. Participants will...
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June 7, 2022$49.00 inc. GST

Songs of Hope and Healing – Benefit Concert

Join Australian soul and blues singer Mahalia Barnes – together with a cast of over 80 singers and musicians – in this uplifting benefit concert inspired by music, cultures and faiths from around the world and staged to raise funds for HEAL, a charity providing expressive therapies to young people from refugee backgrounds.
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Acknowledgement of Country

QPASTT acknowledges Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples as the traditional custodians of the land where we live and work and we pay our respect to their cultures, their ancestors and their elders – past, present and emerging. We recognise the continuing trauma caused by losses of children, language, lore and land and the impact that this continues to have on psychological, physical and spiritual wellbeing. We recognise that since time immemorial, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples have nurtured communities of belonging and thriving and we work in solidarity towards a future of healing and justice.

QPASTT is committed to creating a safe, inclusive and equitable environment for people from all genders, sexualities, religions and cultures – for our clients, communities and our staff.

QPASTT is committed to the safety and protection of children, young adults and vulnerable people in all its work. When entering our offices or engaging in our programs, staff, volunteers and contractors are expected to conduct themselves in a manner which is consistent with QPASTT core values and the safeguarding practices which are inherent in all QPASTT policies. QPASTT provides a welcoming, inclusive, trusted, and safe environment for all clients while acknowledging the importance of establishing and maintaining clear professional boundaries that protect everyone and promote safety.

Events Calendar

Vicarious Trauma, Burn Out and Self-Care

Workshop: Working Cross-Culturally in the Trauma and Settlement Context

Working with Families from Refugee Backgrounds

Supporting Trauma Recovery with Children from Refugee Backgrounds

Workshop for ASRA: Incidental Counselling & Signs and Symptoms of Trauma

Songs of Hope and Healing – Benefit Concert

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