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Diversional and Recreation Therapy Australia is committed to promoting, fostering and advancing the development of the profession of Diversional and Recreation Therapy in Australia and internationally. Its mission is to ensure that the practice of Diversional and Recreation 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. Learn More.

DRTA News

2nd Workshop on the Waves - Lesley Fox
Published Tuesday, 12 March 2019
After a fantastic inaugural Workshop on the Waves cruise in 2017, I was back for “Take 2”. The 2nd DRTA Workshop on the Waves heading to the islands of the south pacific. However, this time I was sadly setting sail, without my work colleague and sailing partner, Captain Carima. This was due to a last-minute illness she was recovering from. So, like the words in the 1987 Whitesnake s...
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President Piece
Published Tuesday, 12 March 2019
Hi Members, I can hardly believe it is already March. Summer has come and gone, and autumn has arrived. Although you wouldn’t think so with all the warm days we are still having in Sydney. The board have been hard at work already (but don’t worry I did give them a break over the holidays!) to make this a great year for the DRTA. There is lots happening so stay tuned for all the upda...
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