With one more workshop to go this year, 2016 has been exciting and successful for DTA. The Perth Workshop coming up on the 3rd December may already have passed on receiving this newsletter however spread the word that a workshop is coming to a place near you- all you need to do is encourage and motivate a group […]
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Good evening everyone. I’d like to take this opportunity to reflect on the last 12 months and to share with you some of the key highlights. Several years ago, the Board made the decision to create an Executive Officer role, specifically designed to support strategic growth and development. This role has taken DTA into a
Dear Members, I will keep this month’s piece brief as we have a jam packed edition of newsletter due to all the AGM information. I would just like to thank Louise Absalom for all her hard work as president of the association and I look forward to filling her big shoes! I also would like
Since our last Newsletter DTA have had a number of workshops Cairns, Port Macquarie, Warrnambool and the Gold Coast and of course our exciting conference workshop on the 6th of October. Our Activities, Activities, Activities workshop saw lots of people returning for a day of incredible practical experiences and an opportunity to network and connect and reconnect with people who know what your
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Hello Members, Did you go to the DTA conference! If you did, I am sure, like so many people I have spoken to, you also found it inspiring and informing. The keynote speakers, Michael Venuzuala , Dr Gary Cheung and Dr Kathy Peri were perfect for the DT environment. I came away from the conference
What a lovely group of Leisure and Lifestyle staff attended our Cairns workshop on the 29th of July and our Port Macquarie workshop on the 19th of August. Taking Professional Development to Regional Areas means that you don’t have to travel as far as you may have had to, to receive vital information to assist you in your role. (One attendee
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1. Conference 2016 Program Now Available 2. DTA Cruise Workshop Please follow this link to find out more 3. DTA National Award for Excellence to be presented at the cocktail party at DTA Conference in Sydney October 7th and 8th. There is still time to submit a project for consideration. 4. Board Nominations start thinking about who you would consider nominating for President, Secretary,
With our Cairns workshop a week away from when I am writing this update we have had a relatively quiet month for the DTA workshops around the country. (Look out for the Cairns report in our next newsletter). Things are set to warm up though with requests for workshops specifically designed for leisure and lifestyle
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Hello Members, Every month I write to you about the exciting things that are occurring from a Board and organisational perspective – and this month is certainly no different! You will have been reading about the focus of the Board this year, to engage with other Diversional Therapists around the world. Sometimes the naming differs,
Experiencing the colder weather where you are? Why not head to sunny Cairns QLD to thaw out? That is the next workshop on our agenda at the end of July. Check out your options and register now! Remember costs associated with professional development in the area in which you are employed are tax deductable! Our
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Hello Members, Did you enjoy all the news in the bumper special edition? Thanks to all the team for pulling that fantastic hard copy together! Have you put your name down for the inaugural DTA cruise? What a fantastic way to spend some time in February? Networking with like-minded colleagues, whilst learning and exploring some
The National Workshop Program is integral to the professional development of our members, to the recognition of our profession, the growth of our association and a great opportunity to visit regional Australia and those who usually work in isolation. May 2016 saw the Orange NSW workshop and DTA’s first Skype presentation bringing essential information to those who
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