Diversional Therapy is a client-centred practice that recognises that leisure and recreational experiences are the right of all individuals. Diversional Therapy practitioners work with people of all ages and abilities to design and facilitate leisure and recreation programs. Activities are designed to support, challenge and enhance the psychological, spiritual, social, emotional and physical well being of individuals. The Diversional Therapist provides opportunities where individuals may choose to participate in leisure and recreation activities, which promote self esteem and personal fulfillment. The Diversional Therapist facilitates individual client choice, decision making and participation when developing and managing recreational programs.
Diversional Therapists work in the following areas: Aged Care, Mental Health, Rehabilitation, Youth Services, Ethnic Services, Residential Care, Brain Injury, Palliative Care, Respite Services, Forensic Health and Disability.
