Welcome to our Directory Webpage. This page lists the services of other organisations in the fields of aged care, dementia, training, resources, consultancy, associations and newsletters. If you would like to advertise on this page please contact us for a quote.

The Diversional Therapy Association of New South Wales is the professional association committed to the growth and development of the Diversional Therapy profession.

Diversional Therapy is a client-centered practice that recognises that leisure and recreational experiences are the right of all individuals. Diversional Therapy practitioners provide, facilitate and co-ordinate leisure and recreational activities which are designed to support, challenge and enhance the psychological, spiritual, social, emotional and physical wellbeing of individuals who experience barriers to participation in leisure and recreational pursuits affecting their quality of life.

Why join the Diversional Therapy association of New South Wales? Membership demonstrates your pride, professionalism and dedication to the profession. Combined as professionals we gain strength in an increasingly competitive and political environment. Membership services and benefits include (and are not limited to):

11 Newsletters per year,

Discounted rates for educational workshops, Annual National Convention and Conference,

Access to relevant professional contacts,

Telephone assistance on professional issues from the DTANSW,

Access to DTANSW regional and special interest support groups,

Australasian Journal of Diversional Therapy,

Resource library and being part of the greater emphasis & need for Diversional Therapy in the community.

Click on the DTA logo to connect straight to the website or follow this link: http://www.diversionaltherapy.com.au/menu.htm

Redleaf College is a registered training organisation that specialises in education and consultancy in the diversional therapy, leisure and health and aged care sectors. We offer workshops, a national symposium, short courses and services related to the achievement of best practice service provision.

We have an annual workshop program designed specifically for people providing diversional therapy and leisure and recreation services and for those working in aged care. Workshops for 2008 include Activity ideas for day and respite services, care plans and documentation, ACFI, Continuous Quality Improvement, dementia and recreation participation and practical activities for leisure programs. See our website for the full workshop program.

Redleaf holds a National symposium each year in Brisbane QLD - 31st July - 1st August. This event focuses on best practice approaches and provides a forum for networking and an exchange of ideas.

For further information please contact us via phone (02) 9487 8207, email enquiries@redleaf.com.au or visit our website by clicking on our logo above.















Alzheimer's Australia (Qld)

Alzheimer's Australia (Qld)'s mission is to reduce the impact of dementia on the community.

We offer a range of services for people with dementia, family carers, industry workers and anyone who wants to know more about memory loss, dementia or good brain health.

Our services include:

National Dementia Helpline 1800 100 500 which offers information and support from trained advisors from 8am to 5pm weekdays.

. Dementia and Memory Community Centres located around the state which offer resources, support and activities for people with dementia, their families and anyone with memory concerns.

. Free Community Education a wide range of topics for people interested in dementia, memory and healthy ageing throughout Queensland.

. Living with Memory Loss is a free small-group program for people with early stage dementia who wish to take control of their lives and plan for their future.

. Training Programs a range of specialised courses with nationally recognised qualifications for industry workers.

. Dementia Behaviour Management Advisory Service which provides clinical support, education and practical strategies for people caring for a person with dementia who is experiencing behaviours that have an impact on their care.

For more information please call 1800 100 500, email info@alzqld.asn.au

or visit our website www.alzheimers.org.au





Providers of a complete mail out service supplying age appropriate activities suitable for a range of therapeutic purposes including:

. floor games
. table games
. aromatherapy products
. CD's and DVD's
. videos
. tactile and cognitive stimulating activities
. resource and information books

Postal address: PO Box 449 Hamilton Hill WA 6963
Contact person: Nicolette Whittington
Phone: 1300 301 319 Fax: 1300 651 311
Mobile: 041 919 4420 Email wisdom1@iinet.net.au
WWW.WISDOMACTIVITIES.COM.AU

RESOURCES FOR ACTIVITIES STAFF IN AGED CARE

. Resource manuals
. Arts and crafts
. Ready to use programs for discussion and reminiscing
. Music bingo
. 3 issues of Magazine style of SAM (Simple activities Manual) $20.00 per copy
. Games to make and play
. Large vinyl dice
. Sing-along CD's and DVD's
. Sensory magic lights

Check out all my resources on www.laurettakaldor.com.au Resources can be ordered and mailed to you anywhere in Australia and New Zealand
Contact me for a catalogue and free sample pages
Lauretta Kaldor fax/phone 02 96621006
2 Elsmere St Kensington 2033
Email slkaldor@bigpond.net

Providers of resources for activity programs for seniors in aged care accommodation, adult day centres, and respite programs. Mail order products include:

. floor and wall games
. table games
. jigsaws
. books and manuals
. CD's and DVD's
. arts and crafts

Our newest initiative is the establishment of an online members area on the company's website for aged care activity professionals. Annual subscription provides members with easy and convenient access to a monthly activity newsletter, printable activity ideas and resources and the opportunity to network with other like-minded professionals in the bulletin board. Monthly activities may include quizzes, crosswords, reminiscence activities, craft ideas, games to make up, poetry to share, competitions and more.

Our website - www.boxndice.com.au
Contact: Peta Paton
Postal Address: PO Box 129
Mount Hawthorn WA 6915
Ph: 08 9444 9806
Mobile: 0402 976 212
Fax: 08 9444 9806
Email: info@boxndice.com.au

Wellness & Lifestyles Australia (W&L) was established in 2003. We are the market leaders in the provision of mobile allied health services in South Australia. Our core business is aged-focused allied health services.

It is our vision to become the benchmark for aged care therapy services in South Australia, supplying best in class services that surpass needs. We are strongly committed to providing high quality service to all our new and existing customers. Our mission at Wellness & Lifestyles Australia is to improve the quality of elderly people's lives. We provide onsite, affordable allied health services to facilities and clients across South Australia.

Our services include:

Physiotherapy		Physiotherapy Aides
Podiatry		Audiology
Speech Pathology		Naturopathy
Dietetics		Diversional Therapy
Occupational Therapy		Educational Training
Massage		RCS Documentation
Aromatherapy		Staff Wellness Program

We believe in a holistic wellness approach for our clients and giving lifestyle choices to our therapists. Being a W&L customer means you will receive the highest level of care from our experienced, enthusiastic team of therapists with unprecedented support from our team at head office.

Being part of the W&L team of therapists means having the flexibility and support to develop a work lifestyle that you want.

For more information please call (08) 8331 3000, email contact@wellnesslifestyles.com.au or visit our website www.wellnesslifestyles.com.au

Petal Back Clothing has a unique Petal Back design which assists those physically challenged, with continence programs, in Palliative care and Rehabilitation care. Quality fabrics, soft on skin, with no hard seams, Velcro, studs or buttons and are industrial laundering safe with name labels.

Petal Back Clothing slides over the head and doubles at the back for complete dignity and patients are dressed from a seated or lying position which is more comfortable for all concerned. No more lifting injuries or patient falls. Supporting Safer Workplace Practice.

Petal Back Clothing is affordably priced and is an efficient supplier to families, carers, and health care workers all over Australia and Internationally. Garments are designed and made with love and care for the person wearing them and we know it gives them added comfort.

Please feel free to contact Petal Back Clothing at any time so we can help you.

Linda

Petal Back Clothing

P.O. Box 6029 CSN, South Yarra, 3141. Victoria, Australia.

Phone: +61 3 9826 3829

Fax: +61 3 9826 3829

Email: info@petalbackclothing.com.au Web: www.petalbackclothing.com.au

Activities 2 Go Magazine is quickly establishing itself as the complete monthly magazine resource for all those working within the activities sector. With subscribers in all Australian states and territories, we guarantee on time delivery, every month. We know how busy your work days are, and our mission is to help you plan a sensational activity program 365 days a year. We stand behind our activities 100% and strive to make each and every one a fresh and innovative experience. We have fun producing our magazine and we want this to be contagious.

With an activity for every day of the month, A2Go is full of Australian quizzes, word games, sensational crosswords, cooking, craft, fun poetry, helping others, competitions, movie recommendations, reminiscence, jokes, pick-a-box, word searches and more! Activities 2 Go Magazine is a hard copy subscription-based publication which is sent out via Australia Post. You can view a sample copy online however by visiting www.weboflife.biz Follow the Free Magazine Copy link to download the May 2006 issue. Alternately, you can phone us on 03 5470 6130 or email:a2go@weboflife.biz for more information.

The Aged Care Quality Association Inc pools and shares resources in order to develop and benefit from a sophisticated audit and analysis program that addresses all of the 44 expected outcomes within the Aged Care Standards. Member Benefits include initial on-site orientation and training to ACQA, access to detailed benchmarking data analysis, bi-monthly network and support meetings, shared resources among members including policies, programs, forms and much more...

Browse the ACQA website for more information: www.acqa.org.au

Alternative Solutions in Long Term Care provide resources and services for Health Care Professionals and Care Givers. Recreation Therapists, Activity Directors, Social Workers, Creative Arts Specialists and other health care workers utilise this site to obtain information and purchase products for use in nursing homes and long term care facilities.

Activity calendars, books, DVDs and a range of resources are available, plus other usueful industry information and links to various organisations from all over the world.

View this website: www.activitytherapy.com to enhance your knowledge and expertise in the field.

*FutureAge Care cannot accept any liability or responsibility for your relationship or experiences with other individuals or organisations listed anywhere on this website, but we hope to bring a good standard of services to you.*