Hi everyone, Our two workshops, running consecutively the day before the conference, got a great response with some of our international visitors taking the opportunity to attend a workshop on Takeaway Café Activities or Music and Art Therapies. I facilitated the fun and laughter at the Activities workshop where we launched the first DTA takeaway […]
It was with great sadness last week that we learnt of the passing of Dr Peter Spitzer (aka Dr Fruit-Loop). I first met Peter back in 1996 when I first started working at HarbisonCare and Peter would come in to see his patients, at that time he was a local GP who his patients spoke
Hello Members,I write this report with a mix of emotions. Most of you will be aware of the recent passing of Dr. Peter Spitzer, also known to many as Dr. Fruit-Loop. Dr. Spitzer was the co-founder and medical director of The Humour Foundation and within that role had a close relationship with DTA. Last year,
Contact the office or go to website for the registration flyers! 19th September – SA Adelaide (Pre-Conference Workshop – Open to all!)17th October – VIC Shepparton7th November – WA Perth18th November – North Ryde NSW (followed by AGM)
Hi everyone,Well the September Conference is just around the corner and the buzz is it is going to be the best one ever!There are two workshops being run on the Thursday 18th of September before the Conference so if you are attending the Conference why not sign up for a workshop too! The Workshop format
National Workshop Programme News and Updates with Steph – 2 September 2014 Read More »
We had a great roll up to our Tasmanian workshop with lots of non-members attending and getting to know the benefit of being a Diversional Therapy Association member.Our presenters were diverse and offered a lot of great educational information to apply to innovative programming. Christine, the Brain Gym presenter flew down from Victoria to tell
What a wonderful time we will be having in Adelaide – join us! Something to share with non-member work colleagues…$100 discount offered for 3 non-members attending from one facility… Usual price $599 x 3 delegates = $1797 Now take $100 off so will be discounted to only $1697
DTA Conference 2014 in Adelaide 19th & 20th September Read More »
Call the office and leave your contact details – Diana will send out to a short list of people who would like to be able to share with others…… then it is up to you to book and work out who gets the best bed!!
This year workshop attendance is now open to everyone – even if you are not attending conference….2 amazing all day workshops to choose from :Activities, Activities, ActivitiesORMusic and Art Members cost: $155Non-members: $195 Limited bookings to these – don’t miss out!
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2014 Conference has a special opportunity for those poor sad, bored partners who mope about when we go to Conference… don’t be afraid, bring them along and book them in to Friday’s Men On Buses partners’ Tour of Port Adelaide… more info see Conference brochure
DTA Conference Special Event – the first ever Men on Buses! Read More »
ello Members, Last month I commented on the very cold weather around Australia, and sadly, this month seems to have continued the trend! I hope some warmer weather is soon on its way to all of you and you can begin to thaw out. This month some issues of concern have been raised to the
Title: Smart Brain Healthy Brain How to improve your memory and brain health.Author: Louise HallinanPublisher: The Hallinan Memory Clinic, NSW, Australia.Date: 2013ISBN: 978-0-9922688-0-0RRP: $24.99 Louise Hallinan is a qualified nutritionist and homeopathic practitioner. Louise has had personal experience with brain health when her mother was diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease. Louise has being researching memory issues
