Gold Coast

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
CHC43415

Certificate IV in Leisure and Health

Blended, On Campus
8 months
$3,950
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
HLT43021

Certificate IV in Allied Health Assistance

Online
18 months
Unavailable
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
*Showing course fees for all providers. Some providers may not be available in your area.

Related occupations

Common questions

Further reading

A Complete Guide to Certificates II & III in Security Operations

24th February 2025)

Certificate III in Pathology Collection: Everything You Need to Know

10th February 2025)

A Beginner's Guide to Laboratory Technician Training in Australia

7th February 2025)