New Zealand Society of Diversional and Recreational Therapy.
Diversional and Recreational Therapists are professionals who enrich the lives of diverse groups of people in the community. They work with individuals who have physical disabilities, mental health challenges, developmental disabilities, or age-related conditions. They also engage with children and youths who need support and guidance. Through creative and stimulating activities, they help their clients achieve personal growth, social inclusion, and well-being.
In New Zealand, these therapists are recognized by the New Zealand Society of Diversional Recreational Therapists Inc., which encompasses various roles such as Diversional Therapists, Recreational Therapists, Motivation Therapists, Activity Coordinators, and Occupational Therapy Aides.
Welcome to the Updated New Zealand Society of Diversional and Recreational Therapy Website
We hope you like it!
Our mission is to improve the quality of life of the people we care and support, through Diversional and Recreational Therapy.
Ki te whakapiki I tekounga oranga o ngä tängata kei a mätou e Manaaki ana mä te haumanu kanorau
Our Team
Orquidea Tamayo Mortera
President
Sharlin Pritika
Vice President
AJ Aledron
Treasurer & Webmaster
Shaz Blackburn
Regional Support Groups Liaison
Jesika Swara Sachdeva
Registrar
Sarah Ellis
Historian
Jezka Birondo
National Conference Liaison
Michael Richardson
Society Lawyer
David Yang
Society Accountant
Be a Member of the Society and Unlock New Possibilities
Access to Professional Development Days, Local Seminars and Forums, National and International Conferences, Newsletters, Webinars any many more!
Become a National Registered DRT and Uphold Your Professional Excellence
As members become registered, there has been a greater recognition of our professionalism and competency in the workplace.
DRT Education Pathways
Education is fundamental to the Diversional Therapist, its education and experience that makes for the proficient therapist practitioner.
Our History
Starting in the late 1980’s, progressing from small local meetings of individuals from various rest homes and institutions.
Standards of Practice
Diversional Therapists are accountable for their practice with the Consumer in a supportive environment.
Code of Ethics
The individual Diversional Therapist is expected to achieve the highest standards of conduct and ideals of service in this caring profession, by observing the principles of the ethical code of the profession.