Full Membership

Full Membership is open to individuals currently employed in the field of Diversional Therapy. This includes Diversional Therapists, Motivation Therapists, Activities or Recreation Officers and Occupational Therapy Aides.

Full Membership entitles you to purchase the NZSDT Inc Members Handbook which contains the Code of Ethics, Standards of Practice, Constitution and Membership Policy, the Full Members Badge, and receive a yearly date bar and quarterly Newsletter. This publication provides current information on training and education, a list of support groups, and an opportunity to share ideas and support fellow Members.

The Membership Badge is available for $10.00 and the Handbook $5.00, to be added to the cost of Membership.

Full Members only are entitled to wear the Membership Badge, and will be issued with a current yearly bar on renewal (without the year bar your badge is invalid).

Full Membership entitles you to vote at SGM’s and the AGM. If fees are paid by a workplace, voting rights will be available to the person who is named on the Membership Application Form.

Associate Membership

Associate Membership is open to Students, Volunteers, Facilities Managers and other interested parties who wish to belong to the Society and are not currently employed as a Diversional Therapist.

Associate Membership entitles you to purchase the NZSDT Inc Members Handbook which contains the Code of Ethics, Standards of Practice, Constitution and Membership Policy, and receive quarterly Newsletters. This publication provides current information on training and education, a list of support groups, and an opportunity to share ideas and support fellow Members. The Handbook is available for $5.00, to be added to the cost of Membership.

Associate Members are not eligible to vote.

Friends of the Society

Remaining a Friend of the Society is open to past Members who have resigned or retired but would like to maintain their interest and contact with current information and events. Friend of the Society entitles you to receive quarterly Newsletters.

Friends of the Society are not eligible to vote.

Combined Registration & Qualified Badge Procedure

The Registration and Qualified Badge will be presented to those who meet the criteria as outlined in the Qualified Badge Policy and Registration Handbook.

The New Zealand Society of Diversional Therapists Inc. shall establish an independent Registration Board to maintain a Register of Qualified Diversional Therapists and issue Registration Certificates and Badges to persons who meet the criteria required by the Society.

Resignation

Any Member wishing to resign shall give NOTICE IN WRITING to the Secretary as per the Constitution. Non-payment of fees does not constitute a resignation. A Member is liable for Membership fees up to the end of the financial year in which notice of resignation is received. The NZSDT Inc. financial year begins on 1 January each year.