DTA membership is offering more than ever as we all head off into a future of change, change and more change! There are challenges ahead, no doubt about it.
- How will DTs, DT Assistants, Lifestyle Coordinators (and of similar titles!) set themselves apart from the rest in applying for jobs?
- DTA membership does this
- How will the practice of DT survive alongside other well established, funded and organised Allied Health professions?
- DTA promotes our unique and irreplaceable skills, education and training to the community, health industry and employers
- How will we keep up with new ideas in our field to remain at the leading edge of our profession?
- DTA provides over 15 workshops per year and the annual conference
- Where can we get free, relevant resources?
- The DTA eNewsletter and the website provide this for members – and it just keeps growing!
With the big changes already starting in Aged Care and other sectors, it is likely there will be changes to how DT and DT Assistant positions are advertised and recruited. How will we adapt to working as independent practitioners? DTA is working on how it will assist members who wish to become independent practitioners
Renew your membership now! DTA is working hard with our modest resources – we are “the mouse that roars!” We need your membership to keep our voice loud and clear and growing – we are YOUR professional body in Australia.
Your renewal documents for 2014-2015 year are included with the June 2014 printed version of Connections – the DTA newsletter.
Newsletter Subscription – important update
The DTA eNewsletter ‘Connections’ is emailed to all members as part of their membership renewal. (Check your “junk” mail if you haven’t seen it – or check that your email address is correct with the office – you should have already received May and now June by email)
The printed version of DTA Connections will cost $49 per year for 11 issues in 2014-15 – this is a cost recovery only. In the future, guided by member responses, the print version will cease and the time and resources now going into the print version can be put to other projects
Membership Renewal Fees
There have been small fee increases this year to most membership types. To remain financially viable, a bigger catch up increase was unavoidable for Level 1 Full Members
If you are a Level 1 Full Member and do NOT have a uni qualification, you will be permitted to change to Full Member Level 2 – ONLY IF YOU WISH. Please contact the office to change your renewal paperwork.
Full Member Diversional Therapist (Level 1) $182.50
Full Member Diversional Therapy Assistant (Level 2) $142.50
Affiliate Membership Student $72.50
Affiliate Membership Retired $77.50