Become a STTAA member
Thank you for your interest in becoming a member of the STTAA. There are three steps to completing the process of application:
Review the options below and decide which membership level is most suitable for your experience.​
Click the "Apply" button on selected membership level. The online application form will collect personal information and proof of certifications required for membership. The STTAA board will review your application. You will be notifed of the outcome by email.
3. Pay the annual membership fee
​If successful, your application outcome email will invite you to pay the membership fee to finalise your registration. After your payment has been confirmed by the STTAA you will receive your registration certificate and accompanying documentation.
Membership levels
1. Choose a membership level
Review the membership levels below and gather the required documentation before submitting the STTAA membership application form.
S-STTAA
Student Member
Free for all students completing a recognised qualification or certified course. As a student member, if you are enrolled into a recognised training provider you may be eligible for student insurance for your placement (client contacts). This membership does not allow you a 'Find a Therapist' allocation.
Annual Membership Fee:
Free
Required documentation
Letter of confirmation of enrollment with recognised training provider, Working With Children Check or Police Check
C-STTAA
Certified Sandtray Therapist
Completed 400-600 hours of sand therapy specific education, (incl min. 35 hours of face to face classroom) minimum 60 hours of client contact experience - Log Book and minimum 10 hours of sand therapy specific supervision - Log book signed by Supervisor.
Annual Membership Fee:
$125
Required documentation
Relevant Qualification Certificate of Attainment, Logbook of clinic hours or similar documentation, Professional Indemnity Insurance, Working With Children Check or Police Check, Log Book of Client Contact Hours
P-STTAA
Professional Certified Sandtray Therapist
Completed Clinical level education 650 - 1200 hours of Sandtray therapy specific education (incl. min. 35 hours of face to face classroom) 120 client contact hours - Log Book and 50 hours of sandtray specific supervision - Log Book signed by Sandtray/Sandplay Supervisor.
Annual Membership Fee:
$150
Required documentation
Relevant Qualification Certificate of Attainment, Logbook of clinic hours or similar documentation, Professional Indemnity Insurance, Working With Children Check or Police Check, Logbook of Supervision
MA-STTAA
Master Sandtray Therapist
Completed a Sandtray Therapy Qualification or equivalent, completed more than 1200 hours of sand therapy specific education and 1,500 hours of client contact experience. May deliver supervision and training.
Annual Membership Fee:
$175
Required documentation
Relevant Qualification Certificate of Attainment, Logbook of clinic hours or similar documentation, Professional Indemnity Insurance, Working With Children Check or Police Check
A-STTAA
Affiliate Member
Educator in the field of Sandtray Therapy, you will be contributing to the field through research and education or have an interest in Sand therapy which benefits the association. Affiliate members can deliver sand therapy specific Professional Development and advertise via our FaceBook page.
Annual Membership Fee:
$200
Required documentation
Relevant Qualification Certificate of Attainment, Professional Indemnity Insurance, Working With Children Check or Police Check
