Who is APPTA

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).

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) & (Supervision)
Kate Renshaw (Deputy Chair)
Deb Jones (Membership)

Kate Ellery (Secretary)
Judith Taylor (Treasurer)

Other positions
Renae Plueckhahn (PR)
Felicity Odgers (Policy & Ethics)
Judi Parson (Research)
Jacki Short (PD & Conference)
Karen Stagnitti (Accreditation)
Natalie Scira (Website)
Judi Parson (Special Projects)

State Representatives:

TAS –  Katherine Olejniczak
VIC – Bridget Dooley
NT – Jo Martin
WA –  Jay Anderson
SA –   Renae Plueckhahn
QLD – Deanna Wainwright
NSW – Annette Bex
PACIFIC – Donna Zander
ASIA – Jacquereen Huang
NZ – Vacant
Student – Jess Uglietti