Foundation House

Foundation House, officially the Victorian Foundation for Survivors of Torture Inc., is a leading not-for-profit organisation dedicated to supporting refugees and survivors of torture. The organisation delivers comprehensive client services including counselling, early intervention programmes, and specialist support for individuals and families affected by torture and displacement. Foundation House operates with a commitment to safety, participation and empowerment, offering free access to interpreters and culturally sensitive care across multiple service delivery locations throughout Victoria.

The organisation specialises in refugee health services, early years support, school-based programmes, and young people's services. Foundation House also provides complementary therapies and operates a comprehensive learning programme that includes tailored organisational consultancy, professional development, and capacity building for partner agencies. The company's advocacy and research division works to advance understanding of torture, human rights issues and refugee experiences, whilst engaging communities through publications, resources and active policy advocacy.

Foundation House operates from its head office in Brunswick with additional service centres in Dallas, Dandenong, Ringwood, Sunshine and Werribee, ensuring accessible support across metropolitan Melbourne and regional Victoria. The organisation partners with community health centres and agencies throughout rural and regional Victoria to extend its reach. Clients choose Foundation House for its specialist expertise in trauma-informed care, its commitment to interpreter access, and its holistic approach to supporting refugee communities to thrive and rebuild their lives.