Practical Tips for Trauma Recovery

Practical Tips for Trauma Recovery is a collection of factsheets providing simple explanations about how refugee-related trauma (experienced through war, conflict and forced migration) can affect individuals, families and communities. It also offers practical strategies that people may find helpful to cope with the stress of settling in a new country and to heal from past experiences.

This information is for everyone who has fled war or conflict in their home country to find safety in Australia. You might have arrived as a refugee, or you might still be on a journey to find safety. You may have lived in Australia for many years, or you may have only just arrived. This information is here to help you cope and thrive in Australia.

Every person who has been forced from their home and community will feel different emotions. There is no right or wrong way to feel. You do not need to read all the factsheets contained in Practical Tips for Trauma Recovery. We suggest you choose a topic that is relevant to you or your family and discuss the information with your counsellor or a support person. If at any time you feel distressed by reading this content, please stop and speak with one of our QPASTT staff or a support person.