Recreational Therapy

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"Recreation's purpose is not to kill time, but to make life; not to keep a person occupied, but to keep them refreshed; not to offer an escape from life, but to provide a discovery of life."

(Anonymous)

Recreational Therapists (also called Diversional Therapists) work with clients of all ages and abilities. If you are having trouble with participating in your chosen leisure activities, we can work with you to improve this.

Here are some ways our Recreation Therapist can help you.

Magical Deserts

Morocco

4/11-5/12

$600

Exotic Urbanism

Brazil

4/11-5/12

$600

Misty Mountains

Scotland

4/11-5/12

$600

Children

Making friends and maintaining friendships by helping them to learn to play with others
Learning to play with others
Learning to follow rules and consider others' perspectives
Reducing screen time by helping you and your child explore other areas of interest
Connecting with groups in the community

Teenagers and young adults

Going out in the community with greater independence
Socialising with peers
Making and keeping friends
Developing new recreation pursuits reducing loneliness and screen time
Improving motivation to engage with others and the community
Organising outings with peers
Managing time
Identifying problems that may arise and developing solutions so that an activity can still occur
Providing ideas of activities that carers can do with clients, as well as subsequent training training for carers