Mission Statement
Diversional Therapy Australia is committed to promoting, fostering and advancing the development of the profession of Diversional Therapy in Australia and internationally. Its mission is to ensure that the practice of Diversional Therapy continues to be viable and relevant, contributing to the wellbeing of clients and the community, while encouraging education, professional and personal development in its members.
Key Aims of Diversional Therapy Australia
1. Promote, foster, advance and advocate for the practice of Diversional Therapy and DTA members.
2. Increase the professional body of knowledge and its dissemination.
3. Work toward national education standards and competencies.
4. Develop and foster cooperative national and international networks.
5. Recognize excellence in continuing professional development
6. Provide information regarding the implementation and outcomes of DTA plans and projects
Purpose of Diversional Therapy Australia
The following objectives are adapted from the Constitution of Diversional Therapy Australia (2009):
(a) To consider all questions affecting the interests of DTA and to promote or oppose legislative or other measures affecting matters concerned with Diversional Therapy as they affect its members and their practice
(b) To promote foster and advance the occupation and interests of Diversional Therapy in Australia.
(c) To promote and support the development of Diversional Therapy in Australia and internationally.
(d) To represent the interests of DTA to health and community professionals in Australia.
(e) To establish recognised educational programmes.
(f) To communicate with associations, institutions or other bodies or individuals on matters of interest to DTA members.
(g) To enhance the status of Diversional Therapy throughout Australia.
(h) To promote the study of the theory and practice of Diversional Therapy; to encourage research in Diversional Therapy; to bring together Diversional Therapists for their common benefit and for discussions and demonstrations; and to disseminate knowledge of the principles and practice of Diversional Therapy
(i) To consider and advise on courses of study and technical training and to disseminate information designed to promote and ensure the fitness of potential DTA members.
(j) To institute and provide conferences, workshops and other events pertinent to the practice of Diversional Therapy for the benefit of DTA members and to invite those who are not members of DTA when appropriate
(k) To establish educational activities for Diversional Therapy trainees.
(l) To establish or certify continuing professional development programs for Diversional Therapists.
(m) To acquire, establish, print, publish, issue and circulate such journals magazines periodicals circulars calendars or other literary works as may seem conducive to the promotion of these objects or in any way beneficial to DTA.
(n) To establish the classes of membership of DTA and to admit to the respective classes persons who are eligible in accordance with DTA regulations and to maintain a register of members of DTA.