As you would be aware, sadly, we were unsuccessful in securing AHPA membership at this time. For those who may have missed the earlier communication, the full response is included in this newsletter. While this outcome is disappointing, one of the key takeaways is clear: ARTA will not waver in its commitment to advocating for […]
As April has arrived, I find myself reflecting on just how quickly time passes—where has it all gone? Nonetheless, it’s an exciting time for ARTA, and we have some great announcements to share! We are thrilled to announce that our international keynote speaker for the 2025 National Virtual Conference will be Jessica Luh Kim. Jessica
Throughout the month of February we celebrated Recreational Therapy Month internationally, with numerous organisations publicly acknowledging the essential role of Recreational/ Diversional Therapists across aged care and health. It was truly uplifting to see our profession celebrated and recognised across various platforms, enhancing our visibility. A big thank you to NSW Health, Southern Cross Care,
Welcome members to 2025! This month has certainly flown by. If this pace is any indicator of how the year will unfold, we’re in for a busy one. I hope you all had a safe and fruitful break (if you were fortunate enough to have some time off). As we step into this new year,
Here we are, arriving in December after an epic 12 months – wow, what a ride. I find the last month of the year a time to reflect on what the previous 12 months has been like and to celebrate all we have achieved – albeit it is sometimes not clear until this is written
15 November 2024 — The Australian Recreational Therapy Association (ARTA) has announced that, due to recent amendments to its constitution, it will no longer be accepting membership with qualifications under a degree (according to The Australian Qualifications Framework level 7) in leisure and recreation. This decision comes as part of a broader commitment to align
As we slide into the last few months of the year, what a month October ended up being. Thank you to all our members who attended the General and Annual General Meeting on the 29th of October – with the GM cementing a 100% vote for the future of our profession. For those who weren’t
We have just wrapped up our 2024 National Virtual Conference and I have one word. Wow! Thank you to our Gold Sponsors: Neuron’s VR, and WiseCare; and our Silver Sponsors: Aged Care Music Resources, Wisdom Activities, and Resparke. Congratulations to ARTA member, Ruby Tabucanon for winning the lucky door prize of 1 year’s free membership
Conference Month is Here! We’re thrilled about the exciting lineup of speakers we have for the conference this month. If you haven’t registered yet, there’s still time! We also offer ‘Hub’ discounts for groups of five or more. If you and your colleagues can attend together as a group, contact the office to take advantage
So exciting that our National Conference is underway. We have our key note speakers Michael Verde and Daniel Gray, along with finalising our program for the two days in September. If you haven’t registered please join us on the 26th and 27th of September for an informative and thought provoking two days. ARTA board and
July has come hard and fast, but June was a month where some great things were achieved. Call for papers and early bird for our virtual conference are now closed. Abstracts have rolled in so the conference committee will be sorting through the submissions. We are excited to showcase our member’s work and explore developments
As we slide into the cooler weather, and hit the middle of 2024, things have continued to stay warm with ARTA. The Board is taking more bold steps in advocating for our profession. In May Charlise and Kayla attended the National Aged Care Alliance in Melbourne. they brought conversation focussed on the concerns and feedback
