Dance-Movement Therapy Association of Australia (DTAA)

Overview:

Profession(s): Dance Therapy
Member Type(s): Dance Therapists
Scope: National - Australia
Formed: 1994
Members: 120
Address: PO Box 641, Carlton South, Victoria, 3053, Australia
Phone: 61 3 9598 0635
Fax: 61 3 9598 0636
Email: info@dtaa.org.au
Website: www.dtaa.org

Description:

The Dance-Movement Therapy Association of Australia is the professional body for practitioners, students, researchers and others interested in dance-movement therapy in Australia.

Mission/Aims:

To promote the growth and development of the dance-movement therapy profession.

To establish and maintain standards for training, research and professional practice in Australia.

To provide a means of communication and networking for dance-movement therapists, other health professionals, employers and clients.

To provide information and resources for dance-movement therapy practitioners, students and the wider community.

To offer Professional Membership to applicants who meet the training criteria, and associate or student membership to those interested in dance-movement therapy.

Principal Activities:

Quarterly newsletter
Extensive library
Resources for sale
Practitioner resource file
Information on special populations
Student placements
Supervisors’ directory
Local and international training information
Professional development opportunities

Member Benefits:

Professional Members can supervise Associate Members aiming at a higher level of membership. This level of membership is a valuable and substantial professional credential and significant achievement.

The right to use the letters Prof. Member DTAA after the therapist’s name is earned.

Through the DTAA being a member organization of PACFA, Professional members can also:
Use the letters "PACFA M.A." (Member Association) after their names.
Use the PACFA logo on their letterhead.
Have the right to be listed on the National PACFA Register.

Training/Licensing/Certification:

Regular professional development programs.

Affiliations:

Associations to which we are a member:
Psychotherapy and Counselling Federation of Australia (PACFA)

Verification Criteria:

DTAA Professional membership or accredited dance-movement therapy training (usually Masters level) from Australia or overseas.