STARTTS Refugee Ball

Hansard ID: HANSARD-1323879322-148805

Hansard session: Fifty-Eighth Parliament, First Session (58-1)

STARTTS Refugee Ball

Mr MARK COURE (Oatley)

—Speaker, I recently had the opportunity to attend the Refugee Ball in Darling Harbour, hosted by the NSW Service of the Treatment and Rehabilitation of Torture and Trauma Survivors [STARTTS]. This organisation has been providing psychological support and community programs to help individuals and communities heal from torture and refugee trauma for over 35 years. The event was a great opportunity to celebrate resilience, advocate for refugees, and raise vital funds that go towards helping communities rebuild their life in Australia. STARTTS did an amazing job in running the night, blending sophistication with excitement and fun. It was great to catch up with leading advocates and organisations to truly honour the unwavering strength and resilience of our communities. I would like to thank STARTTS for the meaningful work they do to help individuals and communities with torture and refugee trauma for their invaluable contribution to our community. I would also like to thank CEO Jorge Aroche, and the entire STARTTS team for their warm invitation and hospitality, as well as all attendees for their generosity in support of this meaningful cause.