Canberra

Diversional Therapy Assistant

Diversional Therapy Assistants supports Diversional Therapists to run leisure and recreational programs for people living in residential care, or those who are otherwise isolated, vulnerable, or marginalised. You’ll be improving people’s social and emotional wellbeing — and overall helping people to have fun!

As a Diversional Therapy Assistant, you could be helping to organise a day trip for disabled kids, assisting in the development of an individual program for a palliative care patient, or encouraging aged care residents to participate in a dance program.

Future demand High
Average yearly income $52,936
Skill level Advanced

How do I become a diversional therapy assistant?

All skill levels Beginner Experienced
HLT43021

Certificate IV in Allied Health Assistance

Online
18 months
Unavailable
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
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