How do I become a diversional therapy assistant
Get qualified to work as a diversional therapy assistant with a course recognised across Australia. Speak to a training provider to learn more.
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Common questions
In Australia, a full time Diversional Therapist generally earns $1,018 per week ($52,936 annual salary) before tax. This is a median figure for full-time employees and should be considered a guide only. As you gain more experience can you expect a higher salary than people who are new to the industry.
Courses.com.au Team
Diversional Therapy is a relatively small occupation and there currently 3,500 Diversional Therapists employed across the country. Expect about 400 opportunities to open up each year. Diversional Therapists are employed by community service organisations, as well as aged care, health service, disability care, and mental health facilities.
Source: Australian Government Labour Market Insights
Courses.com.au Team
Get started as a Diversional Therapist Assistant with a Certificate IV or Diploma in Leisure and Health. These courses usually take between 12-18 months to complete. You may also require a current first aid and CPR certificate, an up-to-date influenza vaccination and a police check.
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Further reading
What can you do with a Certificate IV in Allied Health Assistance?
31st August 2021
What does an Occupational Therapist do?
15th September 2022All diversional therapy assistant courses
- 22529VIC Course in Performing Allied Health Tasks and Supporting People with Disability
- 22532VIC Course in Supporting People with Psychosocial Disability
- CHC40108 Certificate IV in Aged Care
- CHC40212 Certificate IV in Home and Community Care
- CHC40312 Certificate IV in Disability
- CHC40608 Certificate IV in Leisure and Health
- CHC43021 Certificate IV In Ageing Support
Diversional Therapy Assistant careers
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.
