Board and Executive

The Board has a responsibility to DTAA members to fulfil the organization’s functions as expressed in its objectives, which are part of the Constitution. The objectives are to improve the health, wellbeing and creativity of the people of Australasia, by improving the quality and expanding the reach of dance movement therapy in Australasia. This is achieved by providing identity, representation and criteria for certification and registration (Professional Membership) of Australasian dance movement therapists. The Association’s activities include providing opportunities for networking, publishing a journal, producing professional literature, organising in-services and conferences (continuing professional development), establishing resources (library; responding to enquiries) and addressing industrial and /or employment issues.

To achieve these objectives, a number of Committees undertake specific tasks and report back to the Board. These are Governance; Ethics; Finance; Publications; Professional Membership; Workplace Development (including NDIS), Professional Development;  Research; Training and Education; Marketing and Promotions; and the Hanny Exiner Memorial Fund. Other specific projects arise from time to time, such as the Supervision project that are led by sub-committees. All DTAA activities or business come under one of these committees. The General Committee meets approximately monthly by Zoom and if possible, annually in person at the Annual General Meeting.

An Executive Committee comprising the President, President-Elect (currently vacant), Vice-President, Secretary and Treasurer provide leadership for the Board.

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Executive