The Drama Therapy Institute of Australia was formed in 2009 to provide training and education in the field of Drama Therapy and to promote the benefits of Drama Therapy in maintaining the wellbeing of others. In association with the Drama Therapy Institute of Los Angeles and Professor Pamela Dunne, various programs have been conducted over the years under the guidelines of the NADTA. The North  American Drama Therapy Association is a vehicle to monitor, register and overseers the education of Drama Therapists. It is a unique organisation aimed at advancing and enhancing Drama Therapy worldwide. Whilst offering training to professionals, the Drama Therapy Institute of Australia also offers individual and group therapy sessions .