Music Therapy Belongs in the NDIS
Music Therapy is a crucial research-based allied health profession that has been proven to benefit individuals of all ages. It is delivered by Registered Music Therapists who possess high level music skill and postgraduate training.
On 25 November 2024, the Australian Government announced that Music Therapy would no longer be funded as a therapeutic support under the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS). The proposed changes mean that music therapists will no longer be able to operate in a clinical capacity, in effect excluding them as therapy providers under the NDIS and making access to music therapy incredibly difficult for participants.
Together, with Creative Therapy Adelaide, we have pulled together some resources to find out more about music therapy and it’s role in supporting NDIS participants, as well as how you can help to advocate for these clinical supports to remain funded as a therapeutic support under the NDIS.
How you can help
Sign the petition.
Write a letter to your local MP, Bill Shorten or both using this template letter.
Follow ActivOT and Creative Therapy Adelaide for updates and re-share our posts to spread the word
Further information about Music Therapy and the proposed changes
Visit the Australian Music Therapy Association Website.
Read the 2024 Disability Evidence summary from the Australian Music Therapy Association.
Read the NDIS statement on funded music and art therapy.
Read the Australian Music Therapy Association’s response to the NDIS statement.