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Diversional Therapist
Plans, designs and coordinates individualised recreational, lifestyle and leisure-based activities to support, challenge and enhance the psychological, spiritual, social, emotional and physical wellbeing of individuals primarily in health care or aged care homes.
Also known as: Recreational Therapist
Skills assessment authority
Trades Recognition Australia (TRA)Occupation lists
STSOL · CSOL
Visas for Diversional Therapist
Main tasks
- Identifies individual needs, interests, skills, autonomy and abilities through task analysis, and encourages participation and independence in suitable leisure and recreational events
- Evaluates and assesses clients' levels of abilities, interests, needs, strengths, weaknesses, and their ability to carry out a range of tasks and interact with others
- Adapts programs to suit individual needs, interests, skills and abilities
- Plans, implements and coordinates leisure-based activity programs for groups and individuals to assist with their social development and promote their sense of wellbeing
- Maintains a knowledge of resources available within a facility and the community
- Assists with training and supervising volunteers and staff
State nomination
5 state(s) nominate Diversional Therapist for the 190 / 491 visa. See the details by state:
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