DTAA-National Council Mission Statement

The Diversional Therapy Association Australia National Council is committed to promote, foster and advance the development of the profession of Diversional Therapy in Australia and internationally, and to support and advocate for the State Member Associations. To ensure for its members that the practice of Diversional Therapy continues as an ongoing, viable and relevant practice, contributing to consumers and society.

The Objects of National Council

1. Promote, foster and advance Diversional Therapy in the Commonwealth of Australia and its Territories

2. Acquire, prepare, edit, print publish or issue and circulate books, papers, periodicals and or circulars relating to any matter of interest to the members of the DTAA – National Council.

3. Promote higher standards in curriculum development in Diversional Therapy in the tertiary education sector.

4. Inform members of technical and commercial developments of Australian or overseas origin, in the field of Diversional Therapy which may affect the profession of Diversional Therapy in Australia or the members of the DTAA-National Council generally.

5. Provide recognition to persons, firms, companies or other organizations for services rendered to Diversional Therapy.

6. Work in co-operation with others in the field of health, community services and education for the purpose of the advancement of Diversional Therapy.

7. Co-operate with any company, person or persons or to join, co-operate or affiliate with any overseas or Australian national organization to further the objects of the DTAA National Council.

8. Consider and take such action as may be necessary on national matters and without limiting the application of this cause, to prepare statements of case in such matters.

(Diversional Therapy Association of Australia National Council. (1994) Memorandum and Articles of Association. Brisbane.)

Obligations and responsibilities of DTAA National Council

National Council exists in its current form with limited liability however the board does have responsibility to its affiliated membership to enact the objects of the articles of association through a formal process consistent with the Objects of Association and the Mission. Evidence, not only of intent but also implementation, of a strategic approach to future development will ensure the viability and relevance of the profession and practice of Diversional Therapy.

DTAA National Council representatives develop the strategic plan and expected outcomes for the future growth and development of Diversional Therapy across Australia.

Key aspects of planning strategies.

1. Promote, foster, advance and advocate for the practice of Diversional Therapy.

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 and services rendered

6. Provide information regarding the implementation and outcomes of plans the affiliated States, and their members.

State representatives elect national Council Executive at the Annual General Meeting Of DTAA National Council. State Representatives are nominated and elected by their state and hold the position for a two-year term.