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The Tasmanian Transcultural Mental Health Network (TTMHN) advocates for the mental health needs of culturally and linguistically diverse communities in Tasmania. We do this by strengthening the cultural competency and cultural responsiveness of the mental health workforce. Sign up to our network for monthly e-newsletters containing resources, the latest research, events and professional development opportunities.
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WITNESS TO WAR & VIOLENCE — A FASSTT SERVICE
You’re not alone
A free, confidential multilingual telephone support line for people living in Australia affected by distressing events, here or overseas. Support available in Arabic, Hebrew, Dari, Ukrainian and English, or other languages with an interpreter.
Free call 1800 845 198
Monday to Friday (except public holidays)
Latest Blog Posts
3
Jun
Rebuilding Lives, Renewing Hope: 30 Years of Refugee Trauma Recovery in Australia
This booklet celebrates 30 years of the Program of Assistance for Survivors of Torture and Trauma (PASTT), recognising the resilience, strength, and contributions of…
3
Jun
Charter of Rights of Victims and Survivors of Torture and Other Cruel, Inhuman or Degrading Treatment or Punishment
The Charter of Rights of Victims and Survivors of Torture and Other Cruel, Inhuman or Degrading Treatment or Punishment was officially launched at the…
5
May
Annual TTMHN Forum 2026
The 2026 Tasmanian Transcultural Mental Health Network (TTMHN) Annual Forum will take place in Hobart on Tuesday 16 June 2026, at the C3 Convention…
Call for Abstracts – Present at the 2026 Refugee Trauma Recovery in Resettlement Conference Sydney 2026
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text css= ] The Forum of Australian Services for Survivors of Torture and Trauma (FASSTT) invites individuals and communities from refugee backgrounds, clinicians, practitioners, researchers,…
29
Jun
TTMHN Annual Forum 2025
This year’s Tasmanian Transcultural Mental Health Network (TTMHN), held in Launceston on the 26th of June, brought together a diverse range of professionals, community…
30
Sep
A Visit from A Fairer World
At our last online meeting, TTMHN members were fortunate to hear from Gabe Gartrell (she/her) from A Fairer World about how the Hobart Human…
29
Jan
Support for people during times of international conflict
When conflicts arise in their country of origin, individuals, families and communities can experience heightened stress that increases their vulnerability to a variety of…
29
Jan
Witness to War: A hotline for people affected by overseas conflicts
The Forum of Australian Services to Survivors of Torture and Trauma has launched Witness to War, a free and confidential multilingual telephone hotline for people in…
Exploring the relationship between culture and mental health
Grace Jones has been a member of the Tasmanian Transcultural Mental Health Network (TTMHN) since late 2019. She joined the network when she commenced…