Australia and New Zealand Refugee Trauma Recovery in Resettlement Conference

Refugee trauma recovery cannot happen in isolation from the world around us. Global events like conflict, climate crises, and policy shifts directly shape the experiences and wellbeing of displaced people. The 2026 Refugee Trauma Recovery in Resettlement Conference will bring together practitioners, researchers, and community leaders from across the world, offering a unique opportunity to explore how these global perspectives can be applied to local practice, strengthening trauma-informed, culturally responsive care in communities across the region. Join us next May to connect with experts, exchange ideas, and take practical knowledge back to your work supporting displaced people: https://lnkd.in/gwahYarc STARTTS | NSW Service for the Treatment and Rehabilitation of Torture and Trauma Survivors QPASTT Foundation House Victoria (VFST Inc.) ASeTTS Migrant Resource Centre Tasmania Melaleuca Australia RASNZ

We’re delighted to be featured in the summer edition of Women's Network Australia magazine, highlighting our upcoming conference panel Intersecting Traumas: DFV after Displacement. This is a timely and deeply significant conversation about the complex ways family and gender-based violence intersects with experiences of displacement. The article brings features some of our panel’s highly experienced voices: Juliana Nkrumah AM, whose decades-long leadership in gender equality and refugee women’s empowerment has inspired change nationally and globally; Maria Dimopoulos AM, CEO of the Settlement Council of Australia and a tireless advocate for women’s rights and cross-cultural understanding; and Nimo Ahmed, co-founder of The Sisterhood, who has established safe spaces and leadership opportunities for refugee women in Indonesia. We’re also very pleased to round out our panel with Vahid Momtaz, a practitioner supporting refugees in New Zealand, whose work focuses on violence prevention and mental health interventions for displaced families. Thank you to Women’s Network Australia for shining a light on this important work. You can read the feature now on WNA's website, and register to be part of this vital discussion here: https://lnkd.in/girxuAyN STARTTS | NSW Service for the Treatment and Rehabilitation of Torture and Trauma Survivors QPASTT Foundation House Victoria (VFST Inc.) ASeTTS Migrant Resource Centre Tasmania Melaleuca Australia RASNZ

We’re proud to have Eziway Salary Packaging as a sponsor of the 2026 Refugee Trauma Conference. Your support enables critical conversation, knowledge-sharing, and professional development that strengthen refugee resettlement and recovery. Join them in Sydney next May - register now: https://lnkd.in/girxuAyN #FASSTTConference

We are proud to announce the plenary panel 'Identity in Transit: Supporting LGBTQIA+ Refugee Resettlement' LGBTQIA+ people facing displacement experience heightened barriers to safety, recognition and resettlement. For practitioners, building cultural safety and trauma-informed approaches is essential to supporting their recovery and inclusion. This panel brings together leading voices: 🎤 B Camminga : Post-doctoral Fellow at the African Centre for Migration & Society; Co-convenor of the African LGBTQI+ Migration Research Network 🎤 Dr Renee Dixson: Executive Director, Forcibly Displaced People Network Ltd 🎤Victor Madrigal-Borloz: former United Nations Independent Expert on Protection against violence and discrimination based on sexual orientation and gender identity Together they will explore how we can strengthen professional practice to better support LGBTQIA+ displaced communities. Join them in Sydney next May - register now: https://lnkd.in/girxuAyN #FASSTTConference

Today, on World Mental Health Day, we recognise that protecting and restoring mental health for those displaced by conflict is a global human rights imperative. The path to recovery is paved with expertise and policy. That's why the 4th Australia and New Zealand Refugee Trauma Recovery in Resettlement Conference (4-6 May 2026) is bringing together global leaders who understand the deep link between trauma and rights, including: 🎤 Alice Edwards, United Nations Special Rapporteur on Torture, focusing on accountability for violence 🎤 Colm Gannon, CEO of ICMEC Australia, addressing digital safety and exploitation.  🎤 Victor Madrigal-Borloz, Former UN Independent Expert on SOGI, tackling intersectional discrimination and violence. Their insights will shape the next era of trauma-informed practice in Australia and New Zealand. Join us to ensure refugee mental health remains at the forefront of policy and practice. Register now: https://lnkd.in/gNXDAVXD #WMHD25 #WorldMentalHealthDay

Thank you Refugee Advice & Casework Service (RACS) for supporting the conference! Your vital work in legal advocacy is an essential part of refugee recovery and resettlement. Join them (and us!) next May – register now: https://lnkd.in/girxuAyN #FASSTTConference

The strongest insights into displacement and recovery come from those who have lived it. That’s why the 4th Australia and New Zealand Refugee Trauma Recovery in Resettlement Conference places lived experience at the heart of the program. From featuring projects co-designed with communities to plenary addresses by refugee leaders, centring client voices is core to our mission. Register now to join the conversation next May: https://lnkd.in/girxuAyN #FASSTTConference

The question isn’t if AI affects our clients – it’s how prepared we are to respond. Join Colm Gannon, CEO of ICMEC Australia, as he takes to the stage at the 4th Australia and New Zealand Refugee Trauma Recovery in Resettlement Conference to answer this question. From online child exploitation to extremist networks, Colm has spent over 20 years tackling the darkest corners of technology. His insights will equip you with the knowledge you need to protect and empower the communities you serve. If you work with displaced or trauma-affected communities, this is the keynote you cannot afford to miss. Register now: https://lnkd.in/girxuAyN #FASSTTConference #AI

Contributing to the conference isn’t limited to abstract submissions... 🎨 We are proud to launch the Youth Art Showcase for the 4th Australia and New Zealand Refugee Trauma Recovery in Resettlement Conference, taking place at ICC Sydney in May 2026. Young people aged 4–20 are invited to submit artworks around the theme Shared Stories, Shared Hope, to be displayed on screens throughout the conference, with some featured in person. Check out our website: https://lnkd.in/gDhWwVDn Or contact your local agency to find out more: New Zealand: RASNZ NSW: STARTTS | NSW Service for the Treatment and Rehabilitation of Torture and Trauma Survivors QLD: QPASTT VIC: Foundation House Victoria (VFST Inc.) ACT: Companion House TAS: Migrant Resource Centre Tasmania NT: Melaleuca Australia WA: ASeTTS SA: Sttars