Dear Supporters,

Welcome to STARTTS' first quarterly newsletter for the year. In this edition you will find:

- STARTTS brochures for clients available in multiple languages

- Give someone the recognition they deserve by nominating them for a Humanitarian Award

- "Ageing Slower - with Brain Power" - Dr John Arden

- even more events and training

Thank you for all your support, and of course, have a wonderful Easter!

Richard Walker
STARTTS Public Affairs Coordinator

STARTTS' brochure "Information for Clients" is currently being translated into community languages. Currently there are four languages available - you can download them here:

Arabic

Dari

Farsi

Karen

More languages will be available soon.

If you would like hard copies of the brochures sent to you, please contact STARTTS reception on (02) 9794 1900.

 

Refugee Week is again approaching, and what better time to acknowledge and celebrate people who have made an exceptional positive contribution towards refugee issues in NSW.

The STARTTS Humanitarian Awards provide a chance to recognise the hard work and achievements of both individuals and organisations in various fields that play a substantial role in improving the lives of refugees.

Nominate now!

In 2015, awards will be presented in the following categories:

Refugee community worker
Refugee supporter
Youth
Education
Government and Legal                
Media
Sport
Rural and Regional
Business
Best project

If you know someone who is making an outstanding contribution through their work with refugees or asylum seekers then give them the recognition they deserve by nominating them for a Humanitarian Award. Anyone can nominate, and anyone can be nominated!

Nominate online

OR

Download a Nomination Form

For more information, head to the Humanitarian Awards page on the STARTTS website and download an Info Pack.

Dr John Arden is an international expert on the brain and mental health. Author of 13 books, he has also trained clinicians at STARTTS. Here he talks about how to age successfully, using the power of the brain and the SEEDS approach.

"If you plant SEEDS you will have good brain functioning. SEEDS is a mnemonic which stands for social connections, exercise, education, diet and sleep. These are fundamental for a healthy life and for ageing well..."

Read the full article

If you are interested in more of Dr Arden's work, he will be presenting again at the STARTTS Clinical Seminar entitled: "Brain Talk: Integrated therapy that includes a discussion about the brain with the client" on May 11-12.