Group of Registered Regional Art Therapists

Who participates in GRAT?
GRAT is a support group for Arts Therapists Registered with ANZATA / ACATA or Arts Therapists who are in the process of registering (eligibility criteria please see ANZATA website).

What does GRAT provide?
GRAT provides a way for Arts Therapists to exchange professional knowledge and share expertise. At every GRAT meeting a member or guest speaker presents a topic/discussion on Arts Therapy. GRAT focuses on the theoretical side of Arts Therapy and further professional development for Arts Therapists. GRAT strives to create more public awareness around Arts Therapy.

When and where do we meet?
We meet four times a year. Meetings are usually held on a Sunday afternoon in Central Victoria (eg. Metcalfe, Daylesford, Castlemaine). GRAT participation assists in meeting CPD (Continuing Professional Development) requirements necessary to continue registration with ANZATA, but also provides a solid support network for Arts Therapists.

Contact: San (Sun) Leenstra at fijne_dag@gmx.net

WA REGIONAL ART PSYCHOTHERAPISTS

Following the Arts Therapy in WA and Beyond, Symposium in May, The WA Regional Committee are ‘Keeping in Touch’ with Western Australian ANZATA registered members and colleagues by presenting three Professional Development/ social functions each year. We offer presentations and workshops across a range of arts therapy practices and ideas exampling art, dance, music, movement and drama therapies. Guests from related fields are very welcome.
Contact: Jan Telfer or Lynnette Beekwilder-Reid
and ensure your name is included on our email list for updates and local and regional workplace opportunities.

Planned Events

• Saturday 26 November – 5:00-7:00pm
LEAH VAN LIESHOUT
Leah invites you to a sandplay session - join with like minded others to create a group mandala using a colourful palette of hand dyed sand as a pleasurable way to round off the year. Tea and Coffee provided
7:00-8:30: End of the Year Social Gathering: Platters and drinks

Registration fee to each event: $20 ANZATA registered members. $25 Colleagues and invited Guests.
To book: Jan Telfer or Lynnette Beekwilder-Reid
Venue: The Niche Conference Facility, 11 Aberdare Road Nedlands. Located at the Sir Charles Gardner Hospital and Queen Elizabeth II Medical Centre. Paid parking on site.