Australian Recreational Therapy Association

Recreation Therapy is a client-centred practice that recognises that leisure and recreational experiences are the right of all individuals.

Recreation therapy practitioners work with people of all ages and abilities to design and facilitate leisure and recreation programmes. Activities are designed to support, challenge and enhance individuals' psychological, spiritual, social, emotional and physical wellbeing.

The Recreation Therapist provides opportunities for individuals to participate in leisure and recreational activities that promote self-esteem and personal fulfilment. The Recreation Therapist facilitates individual client choice, decision making and participation when developing and managing recreational programmes.