Aged Care Workforce Bonus
On February 17th and 18th, Kayla Garside, DRTA Executive Officer, and Rachel Askew, DRTA NSW Board member, attended the National Aged Care Alliance (NACA) meeting. At this meeting, DRTA stressed the fact that Diversional Therapists, Recreational Therapists, Lifestyle Coordinators and Activity Staff have not been included in the Aged Care Workforce Bonus payments of up
President’s Piece November 2021
This month we attended a webinar about work integrated learning and ensuring the integrity of quality course outcomes for different professions. The Australian Collaborative Education Network (ACEN) have been having critical conversations about ensuring quality placement and have developed a framework called a Work Integrated Learning (WIL) quality assurance framework. If you want to have
Presidents Piece October 2021
The conference – well what can I say? It was fantastic. A big thank you to everyone that made it work behind the scenes, especially Diana and David, who put in countless hours prior to the conference making sure speakers were well supported before, after, and during the conference. So, a big thanks. Our keynote
National Workshop Programme, News and Updates with Steph – 6 November 2015
The 2015 DTA Conference Workshop on the Gold Coast was jam packed with 66 participants completing 17 different activities-laughing, creating, discussing, experiencing new and sometimes not so easy craft samples, remarking how this must be how our residents feel! The vibe in the room was upbeat, excited and engaged with our international participants from New
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President Piece – 28 October 2019
Welcome to October, Thank you to Kylie and the previous board members for their contributions to DRTA over the past three years. I am excited about the possibilities and prospects for our profession in the coming years. The opportunity to work with a forward-thinking board with Toni (VP1), Kim (VP2), Glenda (Sec), Kylie (Tres) and
President Piece – 16 July 2019
Hi Members, I know it’s hard to believe, but it is renewal time again. It’s time to add up all your PD points and pay your membership fees. If you are having any difficulty, please contact Diana and Jodie in the office. They are always happy to help. The newsletter is a little late this
President Piece – 12 June 2019
Hi Members, It’s hard to believe that we are already half way through the year. The leaves have changed colours, the cold weather has set in, Winter has arrived. My favourite winter activity is putting the heater on, getting cosy on the couch and reading a book or watching a movie. June means it is
President Piece – 13 April 2019
Hi Members, As we move further into autumn, I find it refreshing to have the weather finally start to cool down. I love the autumn days of beautiful sunny days and crisp cool mornings and evening. There is lots happening this month to keep us all busy with Easter and ANZAC day just around the
President Piece – 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!)
Workshop Report – 6 December 2018
What a year 2018 has been- so many Workshops from one end of the country to the other. With Cognitive Stimulation Therapy Training happening around the country including Melbourne, Adelaide, Toowoomba, Cairns and Hobart- the word is getting out about the benefits of this therapy for people with mild to moderate Dementia. Register your interest

