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Diversional Therapists

ANZSCO 4113

Employed

5,300

Part-time share

48%

Female share

74%

Median weekly earnings

$1,434

Median age

48 yrs

Employment outlook

Declining

Source: Jobs and Skills Australia · ABS 2021 Census of Population and Housing.

Diversional Therapists is a job in Australia. The job figures on this page come from Jobs and Skills Australia and the ABS Census, where they are published. The courses listed here lead to this job. Compare the fee, study mode, length, place, and how to get in before you enquire.

Courses linked to this job include Certificate IV in Leisure and Health.

Jobs and Skills Australia rates the job outlook as Declining.

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About this career

Diversional Therapists plan, design, coordinate and implement recreation and leisure-based activity programs to support, challenge and enhance the psychological, spiritual, social, emotional and physical wellbeing of individuals.

What they typically do

  • Planning and implementing leisure activity programs for individuals in health care and in the community to assist in their social development, and promote their sense of wellbeing
  • Identifying individual needs through task analysis
  • Evaluating and assessing clients' levels of abilities, interests, needs, strengths and weaknesses, and their ability to carry out a range of tasks and interact with others
  • Maintaining a knowledge of resources available within a facility and within the community
  • Organising leisure and recreational events
  • Assisting with training and supervising volunteers and staff
  • Providing information on available support resources within the local community
  • Encouraging and supporting clients to take part in activities suited to their particular needs and interests
  • Adapting programs to suit individual clients' needs, interests, skills and abilities

States and territories

Share of workers by location

NSW
38.2%
VIC
22.5%
QLD
19%
SA
7.8%
WA
4.5%
TAS
3.9%
ACT
2.1%
NT
2%

Qualification pathways

These accredited qualifications can lead to a career as a Diversional Therapists.