The Dance Movement Therapy Association of Australasia (DTAA) is the peak body for dance movement therapy in Australia, New Zealand, and the Asia Pacific region. DTAA is a nationally registered, registrable body in Australia and is incorporated in New Zealand under the Charitable Trusts Act 1957. It has networks throughout Australasia.
Aims, Values & Objectives
The aim of DTAA is to promote the growth, development, and recognition of quality Dance Movement Therapy in Australasia.
We value, acknowledge and support the diversity of people, cultures, and approaches to Dance Movement Therapy within our membership.
The DTAA is committed to improving the quality of DMT work and expanding the reach of DMT in this region by:
- Providing a home for the profession of DMT in Australasia, with information, resources, services and support for members, consumers, and the wider community;
- Holding the standards for training, professional practice and supervision for registered DMTs in Australasia;
- Publishing a Listing of Registered DMT professionals;
- Hosting Professional Development events for members and other health professionals;
- Liaising and lobbying to relevant Government bodies on behalf of the DTAA and its members.
Annual Reports