This month quickly sprung upon us and we apologise for the slight delay in getting out the ARTA newsletter – but as they say better late than never. Last month we had a busy month both nationally and internationally. I would like to thank all those who attended the AGM on the 24th of October. […]
Dear Members, Wow, what can I say, September has been a busy month and I wanted to say how wonderful it was to see old friends and new ones at our National Conference on the 8th and 9th September. I was blown away by both our Keynote Speaker and all the presenters across the two
Kia Ora and G’day members. Last month, I had the pleasure in representing ARTA and its members at the New Zealand Society of Diversional and Recreational Therapy Conference in Wellington. While I spent a week driving from Auckland to Wellington (my first trip to Aotearoa and a solo overseas trip) I was able to experience
What a busy time of the year July has been and in a few more weeks we will be at the end of August. There are currently alarm bells ringing on a few different issues that I would like to be frank with you, our members about. Firstly: membership renewals.I know this becomes a yearly
More than halfway through the year, who can believe it? This brings the association to a new position that we have not been at before. With our membership renewals being due at the end of the financial year, you should have by now uploaded your professional development for the last twelve months and completed your
Hello members, Another busy month has arrived and I can’t believe that we are halfway through 2023 – where has this time gone? Many things to report on this month. I would like to thank all those who attended ARTA’s two town hall meetings last month. There was a huge amount of discussion, feedback, and
Dear Members, How are we in May already? So much has been happening over these last few weeks. Firstly I want to acknowledge the ARTA Board is very aware of what is occurring in the aged care sector, with many of our members losing jobs or being asked to re-train, homes closing with residents being
As the weather begins to change again, so many things have been occurring and continue to move forward with Australian Recreational Therapy Australia. Firstly, I wanted to acknowledge the passing in February of Takako Serizawa’s husband. I had passed on ARTA, the board, and its members condolences, however, also wanted to give space before providing
All of a sudden, we find ourselves in Autumn. Where has this year gone already? I was heartened to meet with many of our members at the two Town Hall sessions ARTA ran during RT week, and to hear how you all are lifting our profiles within your workplaces – congratulations. We will be hosting
February is upon us already and so much has happened since we passed into 2023. I am delighted to introduce to our members: Lesley Fox who has commenced in her role as National Education Coordinator – Lesley has already hit the ground running with the organisation of workshops for 2023, along with some additional opportunities
Diversional and Recreation Therapy Australia (DRTA) Announces New Corporate Identity DRTA will now be known as the Australian Recreational Therapy Association (ARTA) Read the full official media release here
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
