The Diversional Therapy Association of New South Wales is the professional association for those employed as diversional therapists, recreational activities officers and those employed in the leisure and recreation industry working with people with disabilities.

MISSION

The Diversional Therapy Association of New South Wales Inc. is committed to the growth and development of the diversional therapy profession.

As an association we aim to foster quality practice and advocacy for the client population served.

Diversional therapy practice is monitored through the code of ethics.

PHILOSOPHY

Diversional therapy practitioners provide, facilitate and co-ordinate leisure and recreational activities which are designed to support, challenge and enhance the psychological, spiritual, social, emotional and physical wellbeing of individuals who experience barriers to participation in leisure and recreational pursuits affecting their quality of life.

WHY BELONG?

Membership services and benefits include:

• Forward thinking and outward looking professional organisation
• 11 Newsletters per year
• Workshops and Continuing Educational Programmes
• Discounted prices for members

• Annual National Conference
• Eligibility to attend Regional Group meetings and Special Interest Groups, such as the Mental Health Group, Hospital Interest Group or the DT Co-ordinators Group.
• Access to relevant professional contacts
• Borrowing rights to an extensive resource collection of the DTA-NSW
• Telephone assistance on professional issues from the DTA-NSW
• Able to influence and provide input into the direction of the diversional therapy profession
• Invitations to attend various DTA-NSW social events to support professional networking
• Merchandise and textbooks to purchase and own.
• Australasian Journal of Diversional Therapy.

Last Updated:
15 May 2009