Our Mission
The Australian Creative Arts Therapies Association (ACATA) is a national, non-profit organisation that maintains professional standards for the practice of creative arts therapies in Australia. ACATA provides professional representation, support and communication networks for its members. ACATA aims to forge links between the creative arts therapies and the broader community.
Professionalism
Professional members of ACATA are qualified to a minimum of Masters level in the Creative Arts Therapies. Education includes research within the field of Creative Arts Therapies, and supervised working experience as therapists within institutions, agencies and relevant workplaces. Supervision, professional development and ACATA’s Code of Ethical Conduct are essential to the practice of creative arts therapy by ACATA’s Members.
Vision Statement
A world of opportunity in research, practice and networking for the creative arts therapies community.