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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).

About APPTA

The Australasia Pacific Play Therapy Association (APPTA) 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 on our board.

Current board members are also located on our find a therapist page.

Click on the name (hyperlink) to send emails.

Executive Directors

Chair – Jo Martin
Deputy Chair – Vacant
Treasurer – Deb Jones

Board Registrar – Anna Lau

Board Registrar – Veronika Whyte

Manager – (Chloe Arndt)

Administrative Assistance: Tania Boyton 

Directors

Manisha Dezilwa

Antonina Gabov

Other positions
Policy and Ethics – Vacant

IC-PTA –  Jo Martin 

PD & Conference – Jo Martin

Accreditation – Antonina Gabov

Website – Anna Lau

Supervision –

Acting Membership Chair – Deb Jones

Membership Registrar – Troy Mitchell

Allied Health – Troy Mitchell and  Jo Martin

State Representatives:

Vacant: State Rep Chair

Individual State Reps

TAS – vacant

WA –  vacant

QLD – Katelyn McArthur

NSW – Lucinda Mora

NT – Natasha Chandler

ASIA – Yvonne Chan

Complaints Resolutions Officer (CRO) (Independent of board of directors): Andrea

Inquiries please contact Tania Boyton 

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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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