Keynote Speakers Jason and Megan van Genderen The documentary film “Everybody’s Oma”, debuted at the Sydney International Film Festival, follows the life of Hendrika van Genderen, a mother and grandmother who gained global attention for her Facebook-shared home videos documenting her journey with dementia. Megan Van Genderen, Hendrika’s daughter-in-law and carer, has spoken about her […]
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This year’s annual DRTA Conference was held in Melbourne at the beautiful Caulfield Racecourse. Melbourne put on wonderful weather and all that could be seen out the windows was beautiful blue skies across the racetrack.We had a range of speakers and international guests sharing their knowledge with us all. There really was something for everyone.
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Due to popular demand, we are very excited to announce that our annual conference will be held in Melbourne this year. We have more exciting news to follow so stay tuned.
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Just a reminder that you still have time to enter for the DRTA Award for Excellence. Entries close on Friday 18th August 2017. The winner (and all nominees) will be announced at the conference cocktail party. I am sure lots of you have done wonderful event/projects that could possibly win!!! Also, if you had collected 100
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Latest News – DRTA Conference – 6th & 7th October, Brisbane – Members Only Special – pay members rate (only $499 to attend conference both days and Awards cocktail party) and receive a $25 discount on the conference workshop registration fee*conditions apply. Hurry this offer is a last minute special and for a very limited
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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,
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2016 National Diversional Therapy Australia Conference “Navigating an Inspired Future” 2 days October 2016 (with preconference workshop day on day prior) Conference Dates: 7th & 8th October 2016 (with preconference workshop day on day prior) Venue: Mecure Sydney (near Central Station) Please see the links below for Call for papers and DTA Award for Excellence. Diversional Therapy Week 2016
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2016 National Diversional Therapy Australia Conference “Navigating an Inspired Future” Conference Dates: 7th & 8th October 2016 (with preconference workshop day on day prior) Venue: Mecure Sydney (near Central Station) Stay tuned for more information soon. Please see the links below for Call for papers and DTA Award for Excellence.
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The DTA Award for Excellence 2015 finalist were:• Allison Ferguson (QLD) for “It’s just a change of address: Linking community and residential through leisure”• Barbara Davis (TAS) for “My Journey” program• Maria Watson (QLD) for DT Special Event: The Armchair Travel Programme And the Winner… Barbara Davis. She was present at the cocktail party, along
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Conference 2015 provided delegates with a jam-packed 2 days of wonderful presenters, who shared their ideas and programs with us. The keynote speaker in Friday was Dr. Carmel Harrington, who spoke on “Sleep Well to be Well”. Daniella Greenwood, Saturdays keynote speaker, spoke on “Wellness through leisure into the future: Defining and celebrating the ‘why’”.
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Nominations are being sought by DTA from financial members for this award co-sponsored by the late Wendy Butler and B&S Books. The award will be awarded to the nomination that can demonstrate the most innovative leisure programme. The winner will receive a $250.00 B&S Books voucher. Wendy Butler joined The Diversional Therapy Association of Australia
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So far we have achieved• Location – Gold Coast QLD• Date – 15th, 16th & 17th October 2015• Theme – Wellness through Leisure• Subthemes – “Community leisure”; “Person Centred Care”; “Role of leisure in psycho social health & the practice of enablement”• Core Team – Katrina, Judy, Glenda, Margie + others from Gold Coast Network
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