Have a commitment to the philosophy of diversional therapy practice.

Have a knowledge and understanding of the philosophy of diversional therapy.

Fully appreciate and understand the concepts of facilitation, leisure, recreation, disability and wellbeing within diversional therapy practice.

Have a commitment to ongoing professional development through practice, education, research and publishing.

Develop, maintain and evaluate quality practice.

Continually update and improve professional knowledge and skills applicable to diversional therapy.

Instigate and recognise the value of research and publishing.

Wherever practicable co-operate and be involved in research projects.

Understand and be aware of the ethical implications in practice, research and publishing.

Have a commitment to The Diversional Therapy Association of Australia National Council and the professional State Association.

Support fellow members of the profession, including diversional therapy students.

Have a responsibility to contribute to the continuing development of the profession.

At all times maintain the highest standards of professional competence and conduct for diversional therapists.

Recognise the extent and limitations of their professional expertise and personally undertake only those activities which are within their area of competence.

Use skills competently and effectively for the benefit of the individual client and the community.

Initiate all practice decisions on adequate and accurate professional knowledge and self-awareness.

Be accountable at all times for their own professional decisions.

Maintain a high standard of personal conduct. Diversional therapists shall not be under the influence of alcohol, drugs or any substance, which adversely affects the performance of their duties.

Practice integrity in all working relationships.

Maintain confidentiality, loyalty and integrity in all verbal and written communications concerning clients, employers, fellow workers and The Divisional Therapy Association of Australia National Council and the professional State Association.

Confidential information regarding client information should only be communicated in the context of liaising with other professionals.

Protect the anonymity and privacy of personal information used in relation to practice, education, research and publishing and ensure that informed consent is obtained where applicable.

Records, in all forms (print and electronic), shall be protected in such a way that unauthorised personnel cannot access them.

Aim to provide optimum quality of service which is client, focused.

The services provided will meet the specific needs of individual clients, through client centered practice.

Value the uniqueness of each client and respect individual differences, needs, values and cultures.

Provide services without discrimination. No client shall be compromised because of ethnicity, gender, age, sexual preference, beliefs, economic, social and health status or disabilities.

Respect the rights of clients to make informed choices empowering them to maintain independence and self direction.

Allow client to be responsible for choosing his or her own recreation.

Allow clients the "dignity of risk" in choice of activity, with the knowledge that success for the client cannot always be guaranteed.