WHY JOIN?

When we come together, our collective voice is much stronger. We need to speak up so that more people can know about the power of our offerings.

When we join together, our professional path is not so lonely. Others have walked before us and can share their wisdom with us.

We can learn, grow, develop, collaborate and share. SANATA can support you to be more of the arts therapist that you want to be.

SANATA will:

Represent your interests at the Health Professions Council (HPCSA)
Represent your interests with Medical Aids
Organise free CPD events
Give you access to specially negotiated malpractice insurance
Provide networking opportunities with peers
Provide mentoring opportunties
Provide additional training opportunities
Provide support and information for setting up a private practice
Lobby for recognition and posts at government level
Advocate for the Arts Therapies in the public sphere and among other professions
Collaborate across professions on issues that affect all arts therapists
Drive and coordinate a research strategy
Investigate the establishment of an online journal
Share information regularly through newsletters, updates, Whatsapp and Facebook groups
Share advice and resources
Create a website, with a special members only section
Provide updates on legal and legislative matters
Work towards creating an accessible, transformed and diverse organisation
Organise regular branch meetings and Special Interest Group meetings, including reading groups
Integrate and mentor students
Create spaces for stimulating conversations affecting our professions
If you are an applied arts practitioner or someone interested in the Arts Therapies, you may also benefit from the resources, information and opportunities available from joining SANATA in the relevant membership category.

Please click on your preferred membership category to download a registration form.

Please email completed forms to members@sanata.org