Associate Member
APTA welcomes the participation and support of mental health professionals with an interest in Play Therapy to join as an Associate member. Associate membership is for members who have qualifications that do not meet the Play Therapy specific criteria for the Registered Play Therapist Category.
Associate members may be working towards Clinical Membership. The combined participation of all of our members strengthens the continued development and professional recognition of play therapy.
Associate members may not use any APTA post nominals or logo to advertise. Members of this category have APTA voting rights and are eligible to be on the APTA committee.
Eligibility Requirements
Applicants must meet minimum requirements relating to:
Mental Health Professional Qualification
Registration with Regulation Agency
Working with children check or police Clearance
Evidence of Supervisors governing body – RENEWAL – 5hrs Play Therapy Supervision. All Supervision must be undertaken by a RPT or RPT-S.
Full details are available for download.
Benefits of Membership
Belong to a professional association (ACA, PACFA, AASW, AHPRA, ACATA, ANZATA.
Emails and Newsletters to keep you informed of training and developments in Play Therapy.
Networking opportunities with Play Therapists and individuals and organisations with an interest in Play Therapy.
Opportunity to actively participate in APTA and to further contribute to the advancement of the field of Play Therapy in the community.
Voting rights at APTA meetings and eligibility for membership on the APTA committee
$145 per year on acceptance of Associate Member Application
Membership fees are set according to the category application. Membership will run for (1) year from the date the application is approved.