We support people of all ages, abilities and disabilities. We will work with your strengths to create a music therapy program accessible to you.
Music Therapy
Music Therapy is a research backed evidence based profession. We will get to know you and understand how we can meet your needs and support your health, function and well-being, and Capacity building goals using music.
We offer individual and group sessions at our Albion Park Rail Studio, or can organise remote sessions at your convenience.
We will collaborate with you, your parent’s/carer’s, and treatment support team network. We will work with your strengths, to create a person centred music therapy program accessible to you.
Each session looks different and is always catered to your needs, however a typical session might look like learning an instrument to play for self-support and learning new skills, playing the drum and following along to sequences and patterns, movement to dance, and songwriting for self-expression!
About Access Music Therapy
Get to Know Us
Access Music Therapy is a leading provider for Music Therapy Services in the Illawarra Region and surrounds, NSW. And a National provider via our Telehealth sessions.
Our goals are your goals and we are passionate about helping people of all ages, and of all abilities, to create a person centred music therapy program accessible to you.
We are excited about working with you.
We use a variety of instruments, technology, and tools to make music therapy program accessible to you.
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Why Access Music Therapy?
Music is bigger than us, and is a Universal language, and it is really good at connecting people, improving mood, and tapping into a range of capacity building domains and skills!
These Domains include:
- Social
- Communication
- Cognitive
- Gross & Fine Motor Skills
- Emotional Regulation, Behavioural & Sensory
At Access Music Therapy we use specialised research backed music therapy techniques and activities to support our client’s to progress and reach their Capacity building goals.
We strive to make music ‘accessible’ for all people of all abilities, and create person-centred treatment plans emphasising client’s strengths and meeting their needs.
These may involve:
- Structured and un-structured music activities
- Musical improvisation
- Sequencing and motor learning tasks
- Rhythmic activities
- Learning music instruments and applications
- Studio Therapy, songwriting and music production
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What is Music Therapy?
Music Therapy is a research-backed, evidence based profession. We will get to know you and understand how we can meet your needs and further support you. We create person centred programs to support your health, function, and well-being goals.
The Australian Music Therapy Association defines music therapy as:
A research-based practice and profession in which music is used to actively support people as they strive to improve their health, function, and wellbeing. Music Therapy is the intentional use of music by a University trained professional who is registered with AMTA.
What is a Music Therapist?
Registered Music Therapist’s, need to have completed a Masters of Music Therapy course, and be registered with the Australian Music Therapy Association (AMTA). Music Therapit’s are required to complete yearly CPD points and training to inform and update their practice. They are expert’s at using music and it’s elements to support your goals.
There is a growing body of research that supports music therapy in domains of social, communication, cognitive, motor skills, and emotional/sensory areas.
Is music therapy funded through the NDIS?
Yes it is, MT is funded through the support category Capacity Building – Improved Daily Living.
We support participant’s who are Plan Managed, Self-managed.
Do I need any music experience to take part in Music Therapy sessions?
No, you don’t need any prior music experience participate in sessions. We make music accessible so you can jump in and play!
Contact Us
Service Area
Illawarra Region and surrounds, NSW
Contact
0433 919 911
Opening Hours
Monday 9-5
Tuesday 9-5
Wednesday 9-5
Thursday 9-5
Friday 9-5
Saturday 9-1