Professor Susan Rees
Dept Psychiatry and Mental Health
University of NSW
Professor Angela Nickerson
Director, Refugee Trauma and Recovery Program
University of NSW
Jorge Aroche
CEO, Clinical Psychologist, Facilitator
STARTTS
Certificate of Completion
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Course Description
Join leading researchers, clinicians, and practitioners for this essential symposium showcasing the latest evidence-based insights in refugee trauma recovery, mental health, and intervention. Explore how conflict, displacement, and systemic stressors are impacting mental health — and how innovative approaches are shaping trauma-informed care in Australia and beyond.
Recording 1: Professor Susan Rees, Dept Psychiatry and Mental Health, University of NSW Recording link: https://youtu.be/SHXH_D7OBvQ
Recording 2: Professor Angela Nickerson, Director, Refugee Trauma and Recovery Program, University of NSW. Recording link: https://youtu.be/HK5xwNuWOPM
Recording 3: The Q&A panel discussion facilitated by STARTTS’ CEO and Clinical Psychologist, Jorge Aroche. Recording Link: https://youtu.be/E9Ro1J7-Z1Q
This webinar was recorded on 29 October 2025. © STARTTS
Duration: 114 minutes.
What you’ll gain
The latest research on conflict-related trauma and refugee mental health
Insights into gendered experiences of war-related distress
Comparative evidence on trauma therapy effectiveness in complex contexts
A deeper understanding of clinical and policy implications
Direct engagement in a live expert panel moderated by Jorge Aroche, STARTTS CEO and Clinical Psychologist
This webinar is ideal for:
- Mental health professionals (psychologists, counsellors, social workers, psychiatrists)
- Settlement and casework staff supporting refugee communities
- Researchers, academics, and students in mental health, trauma, or migration studies
- Policy makers and program managers in health, community, or refugee services
- Medical and allied health practitioners working in multicultural or trauma-exposed settings
- NGO workers, human rights advocates, and humanitarian staff
- Anyone committed to trauma-informed, culturally safe refugee support