Australian Recreational Therapy Association (ARTA)
Recreational Therapy is a client-centred practice that recognises the right of all individuals to access and engage in leisure and recreational experiences of their choosing.
Recreational Therapy practitioners work with people of all ages and abilities to design and facilitate leisure and recreation programmes. Activities are designed to support, challenge and enhance individuals' psychological, spiritual, social, emotional and physical wellbeing.
The Recreational Therapist provides opportunities for individuals to participate in leisure and recreational activities that promote self-esteem and personal fulfilment. The Recreational Therapist facilitates individual client choice, self-determination and participation in social and cultural life.
- Promote, foster, advance and advocate for the practice of Recreational Therapy and ARTA members.
- Increase the professional body of knowledge and its dissemination.
- Ensure national education standards and competencies are maintained
- Develop and foster cooperative national and international networks.
- Recognise excellence in continuing professional development
- Provide information regarding the implementation and outcomes of ARTA plans and projects