Hi Members, Winter has arrived and I hope everyone is staying warm. This weather always makes me want to snuggle up on the couch with a good book or movie. What is everybody’s favourite winter activity? As it is now July (and I am left to ponder where the last 6 months went…), it’s the […]
Wow what a great month May was and for that matter April as well! See the write up below for the Brisbane and Dubbo workshops with some great photos. Thanks to all those that make the workshops a successful learning experience ensuring each participant takes away some great professional development and enjoying the opportunity to
National Workshop Program, News and Updates with Steph – 16 June 2017 Read More »
Hi Members, Well, I’m not sure when it happened by June is already upon us and we are halfway through 2017. And that means that membership renewal is almost here. June is your last chance to get any PD points that are needed. The office staff have been working hard to make the renewal process
We are so excited to be launching our National training sessions for Cognitive Stimulation Therapy with the proposed workshop list for 2017 being updated to include the Cognitive Stimulation Therapy Master Training Class programs. Check out the list on line and pencil in a workshop near you. You can also continue to register your interest
National Workshop Program, News and Updates with Steph – 10 May 2017 Read More »
Mindful in May 1 -31st May 2017Organisation: Mindful in May Mindful in May brings the benefits of meditation together with an opportunity to help bring clean water to those living in the developing world. Your donation and fundraising will be used by Charity Water in its mission to solve the water crisis. When you register
HAPPY DIVERSIONAL AND RECREATION THERAPY WEEK!! You might have noticed something slightly different: we are now celebrating Diversional and Recreation therapy week to reflect the name change the DRTA. This year’s theme of ‘Innovation and Expectation’ is about demonstrating our leadership in our chosen fields, turning all those ideas into new programs and improving our
What a great month March was!!We were in Ulverstone Tasmania on the 4th with a fantastic line up of diverse presenters and our Melbourne workshop on the 24th of March was only a few days ago, and was also a great day of diversity, networking and exchanging of ideas and learning and getting out of our comfort zones! See
National Workshop Program, News and Updates with Steph – 7 April 2017 Read More »
As we leave summer behind us, Northern NSW and Queensland have been experiencing extreme weather the last couple of weeks. My thoughts go out to those members and their families that have been effected by Cyclone Debbie and the flooding. The board hopes all members stay safe during this difficult time. With May just around
The workshop year is in full swing with our fourth annual Access to Leisure workshop in Sydney being held this last week. See the write up below. The Cognitive Stimulation Therapy Master Classes are soon to be rolled out Nationally following some further refinement and a visit by Dr Kathy Peri to NSW. If you
National Workshop programme news and updates with Steph – 13 March 2017 Read More »
Well, here we find ourselves in March and there is a lot to report on this month, so many great initiatives in the works. It is shaping up to be a very exciting year ahead. After lots of discussion, the board has decided to take the next step in moving the association forward. We are
Welcome to a new and exciting year of workshops and Professional Development opportunities. Make 2017 the year that you attend one of your associations workshops and complete a Takeaway Café handout to attain all your Professional development points in one go. The most exciting development in DTA workshops is happening this year with the Cognitive
National Workshop Program, News and Updates with Steph – 20 February 2017 Read More »
Hello Members, I hope you have all had a wonderful Christmas and new year, and have returned to work refreshed and energised for the year ahead. To start of 2017 off with a bang… We have the ‘Workshop on the Waves’ DTA Cruise happening the beginning of February. Skills Training Australia will be providing Mental
