Editorial

Once again we have a full newsletter for the last edition of the year. I challenge members to send in their Christmas and Holiday activity ideas with photos to share with your professional colleagues. Also take time out to think about those less fortunate than us, some whom we may deal with on a daily basis as a client, who will spend this time living in poverty and remember to ask people - R U Ok? As these three words just may help someone at this difficult time of year.

This edition provides members with the AGM reports. If you would like the minutes or the full financials please contact 

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This month we get to read about the wonderful achievements the board has produced throughout 2014, the ongoing outcomes of Steph’s hard work putting together workshops and a good list of books that we could be reading or planning to read over the Christmas break that is fast approaching.

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Well, Spring has sprung! Now many of us can start getting our clients out and about for that well required Vitamin D. We would love to see some of your outing ideas or outdoor programs so please send in your articles to the officeenquiries@diversionaltherapy.org.au

Again this year we have seen a very successful conference with 2 pre-conference workshops and the new activity for partners - Men on Buses, which was thoroughly enjoyed by all on board. Please take the time to read up on all the conference information and feedback in this month’s newsletter and hop online to see the new Gallery feature of the website which has all the photos.

 

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I sit in my study today listening to the rain and think of what a sad few weeks it has being with the loss of two great people that brought so much entertainment, laughter and love to people from many walks of life– I am talking of the late Robin Williams and of course DTA’s close friend Dr Peter Spitzer. 

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If you have completed your renewal – a BIG THANK YOU from the office!

Chasing renewals takes up our scarce resources….If you haven’t yet renewed your membership, remember you are now overdue, so please make it top priority.

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DIVERSIONAL THERAPY AUSTRALIA JULY 21, 2014

The Board of Diversional Therapy Australia (DTA) would like to express their strong disappointment in the announcement of the termination of the dementia and severe behaviours supplement announced on 26th June 2014.

However, the DTA Board look forward to hearing Minister Fifield’s plans for an ongoing commitment to people who experience challenges as a result of severe behaviours, their carers and the range of staff who support people with behaviours and psychological symptoms of dementia (BPSD), including support through consultative processes.

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I think this month Steph our Education Coordinator has summed up this winter well and I am sure there are a few of us that are starting to suffer from a bit of cabin fever, so don’t forget to get those Diversional Therapy and Laughter Boss skills out and into practice not just in the workplace but at home and amongst our love ones.

 

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This month’s edition brings you information on our upcoming conference and if you haven’t considered the early bird price now is the time to do so and why not add an extra day either side and enjoy a mini break in Adelaide.

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DTA membership is offering more than ever as we all head off into a future of change, change and more change! There are challenges ahead, no doubt about it.

How will DTs, DT Assistants, Lifestyle Coordinators (and of similar titles!) set themselves apart from the rest in applying for jobs?
DTA membership does this

How will the practice of DT survive alongside other well established, funded and organised Allied Health professions?
DTA promotes our unique and irreplaceable skills, education and training to the community, health industry and employers

How will we keep up with new ideas in our field to remain at the leading edge of our profession?
DTA provides over 15 workshops per year and the annual conference

Where can we get free, relevant resources?
The DTA eNewsletter and the website provide this for members – and it just keeps growing!

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Once again we are nearing the time of considering our renewal of membership if you are short of a few points please keep checking in on our wonderful new website as there will be some PD modules that you can complete to help increase those points.

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