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- 2023
Statement of the Board of Foundation House concerning the Voice referendum
Statement of the Board of The Victorian Foundation for Survivors of Torture (Foundation House) concerning the referendum to alter the Constitution...
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2021-22 Annual Report published
We have published our 2021-22 Foundation Annual Report. You can read the...
Read More3rd Australia and New Zealand Refugee Trauma Recovery in Resettlement Conference
The Forum of...
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2020-21 Annual Report published
Foundation House has published its 2020-21 Annual Report. This document includes our audited financial statements,...
Read MoreFoundation House presents to Department of Health for Mental Health Week 2021
Last week, Kylie Scoullar, General Manager Direct Services, and Mardi Stow, General Manager Community Capacity...
Read MoreTo all members of the Afghan community: Foundation House stands in solidarity with you.
To all members of the Afghan...
Read MoreFoundation House offices remain closed during the Victorian lockdown
Our offices will remain closed to external visitors during...
Read MoreNew resources for school staff: Supporting students and families of Afghan background
The Foundation House Schools in for Refugees program has developed resources for teachers...
Read MoreFoundation House to close all offices for July snap lockdown
Our offices will remain closed...
Read MoreFoundation House offices will remain closed due to the Victorian circuit breaker lockdown
Foundation House offices are closed to external visitors...
Read MoreFoundation House offices will be closed due to the Victorian circuit breaker lockdown
In accordance with government directives about...
Read More- 2020
Foundation House publishes second edition of ‘Rebuilding Shattered Lives’
It...
Read MoreOur 2019-20 Annual Report is now available
Our 2019-20 Annual Report has now been released. The Report was presented...
Read MoreWe continue to see clients
We continue to see clients 1 October 2020 Foundation House is committed to maintaining service continuity in this challenging COVID-19 environment....
Read MoreIMPORTANT COVID-19 UPDATE – 8 July 2020
Foundation House is committed to maintaining service continuity in this challenging COVID-19 environment. With the Melbourne...
Read MoreRefugee Week and International Day Against Torture – Statement from our CEO
This week Foundation House celebrates Refugee Week and World Refugee Day. We join our...
Read MoreFrom a Syrian prison to thriving in Australia – a survivor’s journey
Refugee Week this year helps us reflect on the...
Read MoreFoundation House Professional Learning goes online
In response to COVID-19, Foundation House Professional Development and Learning is now providing the same...
Read MoreThe Commonwealth Government announces mental health support for CALD communities
The Victorian Foundation for Survivors of Torture (Foundation House)...
Read MoreVictorian Government announces funding for multicultural and multifaith communities
The Victorian Foundation for Survivors of Torture (Foundation House) welcomes...
Read MoreCOVID-19 UPDATE: 3 April 2020
Foundation House has the following core commitments in the current environment due to the COVID-19...
Read MoreCOVID-19 UPDATE: Foundation House continues to deliver service
The outbreak of COVID-19 has led to a global health crisis....
Read MoreParis Aristotle appointed Chair of new advisory body
I am pleased to announce that Paris Aristotle AO, CEO of...
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Annual Report 2018-19 published
We have published the Foundation House Annual Report 2018–19. The Report was presented to this...
Read MoreSubmission to the Royal Commission into Victoria’s Mental Health System
Foundation House has urged the Royal Commission into...
Read MoreEnd of Financial Year Appeal
Many people from refugee and asylum-seeking backgrounds encounter barriers accessing education or training during initial settlement, particularly financial.
Read MoreParis Aristotle shares insights into trauma recovery on tonight’s ABC RN Big Ideas Program
Foundation House CEO, Paris Aristotle AO will appear on ABC Radio National’s Big Ideas
Read MorePublic statement regarding the terror attacks in Sri Lanka
Foundation House is deeply saddened by the series of bombings of churches and hotels in Sri Lanka which have taken so many...
Read MoreParis Aristotle interviewed on ABC Radio National: What happens to refugees after they’re resettled in Australia?
Foundation House CEO, Paris Aristotle AO was interviewed this morning on ABC Radio National's RN Breakfast
Read MorePublic Statement on Christchurch attack
Foundation House would like to express our deep sorrow regarding the murderous attack on Muslim children, women and men in Christchurch.
Read MorePublic Statement regarding Medivac Bill
Decisions about whether to transfer people to Australia have been made by public servants and the Minister for Home Affairs.
Read More- 2018
Foundation House Annual Report 2017/2018
This Report presents the work of the agency over the past year including client statistics and program highlights along with a full...
Read MoreFoundation House hosts South Sudanese Australian Perspectives discussion
Last night Foundation House hosted the panel...
Read MoreAustralian Refugee Health Practice Guide launched
On 1 November 2018, the Australian Refugee Health Practice...
Read MoreFoundation House wins Minister’s Early Years Award
The Minister for Early Childhood Education, Jenny Mikakos...
Read MoreFoundation House urges MPs to accept the NZ refugee offer swiftly
The evidence of harm to children, women and men is mounting and their plight must be alleviated as an urgent priority.
Read MoreJasmina Mulugeta receives award for excellence in services to refugees
Jasmina says that working in partnership with agencies, having the same goals of improving humanity and human rights for people from refugee...
Read MoreFASSTT endorses the request of the #kidsoffnauru campaign to bring children from Nauru to Australia
FASSTT endorses the request of the #kidsoffnauru campaign to bring children from Nauru to Australia 24 August...
Read MoreFoundation House finalist in Early Years Awards 2018
Foundation House’s Early Years team has been...
Read MoreDr Helen Szoke AO delivers 2018 Max Charlesworth Oration
On the evening of Thursday 28...
Read MoreNew project begins for people from refugee backgrounds living with disabilities
An exciting new project...
Read MoreFASSTT submission opposes citizenship legislation
During 2017, the Australian Government sought to pass legislation that...
Read MoreUcan2 launches new promotional videos
Our CEO, Paris Aristotle AO is proud to announce the launch of our Ucan2 promotional videos.
Read MoreAnnouncement of the 2nd Australia & New Zealand Refugee Trauma Recovery in Resettlement Conference
The FASSTT agency in Queensland, QPASTT is pleased to announce the 2nd Australia and New Zealand Refugee Trauma Recovery in Resettlement Conference will be...
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