Media Overview
November 2024 Media Release
Change to Membership Requirements and Partnership with AHANA
ARTA will no longer be accepting membership with qualifications under a degree in leisure and recreation following recent amendments to its constitution. Members with Certificate IV or Diploma qualifications in Leisure and Recreation will continue to be supported through a collaboration with the Allied Health Assistants National Association (AHANA).
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Diversional Therapist and Member of the Association is Honoured with an OAM
Congratuations to one of our members, Christopher Grady, for recently being honoured with an OAM for his exceptional service to aged welfare.
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October 2023 Media Release
Summary from meeting with advisor for Minister for Aged Care and Minister for Sport about the 200-care minutes in Aged Care
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View the media release for options to provide your own feedback regarding the impact that the 200-care minutes have had upon the lifestyle industry in aged care.
November 2022 Media Release
Diversional and Recreation Therapy Australia (DRTA) Announces New Corporate Identity
DRTA will now be known as the Australian Recreational Therapy Association (ARTA)
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ABC TV interview with DRTA member Claudia Stephson
Watch an ABC TV interview with a DRTA member, Claudia Stephson, following a visit by some of the Muster dog stars to her facility at Clermont.
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Animates radio interview with DRTA member Briony Kennedy
DRTA member Briony Kennedy discussed the role of Diversional Therapists and the use of animals in therapy in nursing homes with 2RPH radio.
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NSW Representative Rachel Askew Article
NSW Representative Rachel Askew discussed how Diversional Therapists are improving residents' experiences with Christadelphian Aged Care.
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Allied Health Thank You
Click the link below for a video of Andrew Davison, Chief Allied Health Officer for NSW, thanking the allied health workforce for their contribution and hard work during the COVID-19 pandemic.
https://www.facebook.com/NewSouthWalesHealth/videos/249744279767682/
Audio: ABC Radio Interview with DRTA Member Renee Rizzo
DRTA member Renee Rizzo was interviewed by Bill Wedgwood from ABC Radio Mid North Coast (March 2020) about the role and broader application of Diversional Therapy during this period of challenge and uncertainty of Covid-19.
Such a great opportunity to increase our profile and presence in the community and how we contribute positively to the health and wellbeing of Australians.
Listen to the interview here!