Registered Training Organisation (RTO 45703) & Advocates for Sand Therapies in Australia
24/07/2025
Are you a Sandtray Therapy Graduate who lives in or near the Gold Coast? Are you interested in collaborating with Opengate Institute to present at the CAMHC in March?
Enrolments now open: 3 new Sandtray Therapy short courses
• Theories and Symbol Work in Sandtray Therapy
• Conducting Sandtray Therapy with Practical Training
• Sandtray Therapy, Symbols and Transpersonal Psychotherapy
Each course combines flexible learning, experienced trainers and hands-on practice so you can confidently integrate Sandtray Therapy into your work.
Places for this intake are limited. View course details and enrol through opengateinstitute.edu.au
Opengate Institute | RTO 45703
14/07/2025
The International Diploma of Sandtray Therapy gives you the skills to work with clients of all ages, including non-verbal and trauma-impacted individuals.
✔ Study online at your own pace with trainer support
✔ 5-day intensive to refine your skills
✔ No formal entry requirements
✔ Payment plans available
✔ Pathway to the Graduate Diploma (11242NAT)
Enrolments are now open. Secure your place today at opengateinstitute.edu.au
Opengate Institute RTO 45703
04/07/2025
About Us
I introduced Opengate Institute and discussed the Santray therapy, including its benefits and how it can be learned through various courses. I highlighted the International Diploma of Santray therapy, which is approved by the International Institute of Complementary Therapy, and the 5-day intensive....
29/06/2025
Last day to save $1,500 on your enrolment
Enrolments are open for the 11242NAT Graduate Diploma of Sandtray Therapy, but the early bird offer ends tomorrow (1 July).
This is your final chance to join Semester 2 and get $1,500 off your course fees.
Designed for counsellors, educators and allied health professionals, this nationally accredited course includes:
• Live weekly online training (no pre-recorded content)
• 5-day in-person intensive at Western Sydney University
• Small group learning and individual mentoring
Semester starts 21 July. Enrol now to secure your place and the discount.
opengateinstitute.edu.au
RTO 45703 | 11242NAT Graduate Diploma of Sandtray Therapy
25/06/2025
Use Sandtray Therapy in the work you already do.
The 11242NAT Graduate Diploma of Sandtray Therapy teaches a creative, practical method you can use in disability, NDIS, early childhood, schools, private practise, counselling and more.
Ideal for Art, Play, Somatic and Occupational therapists or those who are interested in the creative therapies intergrated with counselling, social work, youth work, psychology and more.
Enrol now or go to our website to view our short course options.
Australia’s only Registered Training Organisation (RTO) accredited to deliver the nationally recognised course 10757NAT Graduate Certificate in Sandtray Therapy.
22/06/2025
Semester 2 enrolments are open - become a qualified Sandtray Therapist
1124NAT Graduate Diploma of Sandtray Therapy:
✔️ Live weekly lectures with experienced clinicians
✔ Small class sizes and 1:1 supervision
✔ Weekly group case discussions
✔ 5 day on campus intensive for immersive learning
✔ Symbolic, play-based therapy techniques backed by neuroscience
✔ Real-world application across child, youth, and adult clients
➤ Starts: 21 July 2025
➤ Early Bird: Save $1,500 if you enrol before 1 July
➤ Flexible payment plans available (8 x instalments)
RTO Number: 45703
opengateinstitute.edu.au
18/06/2025
13/06/2025
Facilitate deep healing for Adults with Sandtray Therapy.
This creative, trauma-informed approach supports nervous system regulation through symbolic play and tactile expression. It helps surface early experiences, emotional blocks and generational patterns, so they can be safely explored and processed.
Enrol by July 1st to save $1,500
RTO 45703 |
Australia’s only Registered Training Organisation (RTO) accredited to deliver the nationally recognised course 10757NAT Graduate Certificate in Sandtray Therapy.
11/06/2025
Early bird offer extended!
Enrol before July 1st and save $1,500
Study the Diploma of Sandtray therapy and expand your therapeutic approach by evoking memories, creativity, play and symbolic expression.
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Opengate Institute is the advocate for Sandtray Therapy in Australia. We work in partnership with other industry experts and stakeholders within Australia to support Sandtray Therapists and to unite, educate and support. We are supported by our American colleagues, who support the regulation of Sandtray Therapy worldwide.
We are proud of our achievements in developing Australia first nationally recognised graduate certificate in Sandtray Therapy. This course will help the industry to develop a unified theory of knowledge, high level of learning, and challenge the norms of how mental health and well-being can be treated.
At Opengate Institute we are always looking to partner with others who are interested in sponsorship or advocacy in the areas of Children's mental health and well being, Disabilities, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders, Children in Schools and more. We have chosen to support Sandtray Therapy in these fields as this method is a researched clinical-based approach that has been proven to work effectively as a preventative measure in early childhood, resilience building and a form of communication for those who are non-verbal.
Opengate Institutes therapeutic centre is purpose built facility. The therapy centre is open for clients ages 3 - 100 years of age.
Our training staff are highly qualified in their field, which gives the learner a holistic experience of this unique and wonderful method of working with clients towards to good psychological health and wellness.
Training and workshops are aimed at learners who work as educators, therapists in mental health including counsellors, psychologists, nurses, social workers, youth workers, community services and those working with children, disabilities or other specialist fields of allied health.