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APPTA’s Definition of Play Therapy

Play Therapy is founded on a number of theoretical models whereby the trained play therapist utilises the power of play, within a therapeutic relationship, to relieve suffering, prevent or resolve emotional and behavioural difficulties and to achieve optimal growth and development of children (or older individuals) (2014).

Who is APPTA

Introducing the Board of Directors

The Australasia Pacific Play Therapy Association is a not for profit organisation with a group of volunteers that work hard to promote and enhance the image of professional play therapy practice.

We are an independent organisation designed to support professionals who work in the field and have a wide diversity of experience within our board.

Current Board Members are also located on our find a therapist page.

Click on name (hyperlink) to send emails.

Directors

Jay Anderson (Chair)
Kate Renshaw (Deputy Chair)
Deb Jones (Interim Secretary)
Judith Taylor (Treasurer)

Other positions
Vacant (PR)

Felicity Odgers (Policy & Ethics)

Judi Parson (Research) 

Vacant (PD & Conference)

Karen Stagnitti (Accreditation)

Natalie Scira (Website)

Judi Parson (Special Projects)

Jay Anderson (Supervision)

Deb Jones (Membership)

State Representatives:

TAS –  Katherine Olejniczak
VIC  – Bridget  (Maternity Leave)
NT  –  Jo Martin
WA –  Jay Anderson
SA –    Renae Plueckhahn
QLD – Deanna Wainwright
NSW – Lucinda Mora
PACIFIC – Donna Zander
ASIA – Jacquereen Huang
NZ  – Vacant
Student  – Vacant

Complaints & Resolutions Officer (CRO) (Independent of board of directors): Vacant

Inquiries please contact Deb Jones 

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Join our growing network of Play Therapists and enjoy benefits including the PD events we offer.

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Join our growing network of Play Therapists and enjoy benefits including the PD events we offer.

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APPTA was established in 2007 and is the peak professional body for Play Therapists in Australia and throughout the Asia Pacific region.

"It is through play we reach the whole child" (V.Gowman)

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