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Meadowbrook, QLD
Sounds for Change Music Therapy

Providing mobile music therapy services across the Logan and Gold Coast regions.

16/06/2025

Update: No current changes to music therapy under NDIS and we are open for business as usual.

The CEO of NDIS Rebecca Falkingham has reiterated in a letter to our AMTA president that as of this week, there have been no changes to the pricing or status of music therapy on the scheme. This is after the 24-25 Pricing Review was released last week.

They have also corrected the information on the NDIS website that has been causing a lot of confusion for participants, planners and support coordinators, regarding pricing for music therapy supports.

However, we are still waiting for the Duckett Review to be released, so the anxiety and fight continues on.

We also continue to wait for more information about how the new rules regarding billing in 10 minute increments will affect the structure of our practice.

Until more information comes out, participants can continue accessing music therapy in their NDIS plan as usual.

ID: a purple background with black text that reads: No changes to NDIS pricing

14/05/2025

The Duckett review into music therapy on the NDIS was completed on 17th April, and we are now waiting for more information to be released. This review looked at pricing for music therapy, and whether we met the evidence standards to be considered a ‘therapy’.

We’re all feeling a lot of emotions while we wait for news. And that’s me showing a lot of restraint.

For now, nothing has changed and music therapy is still an NDIS approved support 💜

23/04/2025

Too good not to share 💜
Social Sounds today 🎶

ID 1: a person in a green blouse is playing a guitar to a person wearing a pink top sitting in a wheelchair

ID 2 & 3: a person with dark brown hair and fair skin is smiling at her carer who is sitting on her right side

10/04/2025

Today marks the start of World Music Therapy Week!

The question I get asked most often is: ‘what is music therapy?’. The elevator pitch is simple: music therapy is where we use research based music interventions to achieve non-musical goals. Those goals might be physical, social, emotional, communication-based, cognitive or spiritual. Music therapists work across a wide array of areas, including schools, disability centres, hospitals, aged care, prisons, mental health facilities, early childhood settings, palliative care, brain injury units, and out in the community, which might encompass all of the above!

This year we also celebrate 50 years of the Australian Music Therapy Association, who work tirelessly to advocate for our rightful place in the healthcare landscape.
We wouldn’t be here today without them!

ID: a series of images of people of various ages playing instruments, with text over the top that reads: World Music Therapy Week 2025. 50 years of orchestrating impact. The AMTA logo is above the text.

09/04/2025

Group music therapy at Majestic Movements Coorparoo today! I love doing sessions outdoors on days like this where the weather is perfect ☺️

ID 1: a grassy area covered by palm trees, there are cushions on the ground for people to sit on and a number of djembe drums arranged at the back

ID 2: a blackboard with chalk writing that reads: Majestic wellness wishes you a happy Easter. Number 1 rule: have fun

02/04/2025

Why do we drum?🪘💜

Drums are a core feature of music therapy, and there’s more to them than meets the eye (or ear). 👂

Drumming in music therapy offers a range of thoroughly researched health benefits. These include:

Stress Reduction - The rhythmic nature of drumming has been shown to lower cortisol levels. 🧠

Improved Coordination - Drumming engages both sides of the brain and enhances fine and gross motor skills. 🏃🏻‍♀️

Cognitive Boost - Drumming enhances focus and memory through repetitive beats and rhythms. 🥁

Social Connection - In group settings, drumming promotes teamwork and a sense of belonging. 🫂

ID: a person with fair skin and brown hair is sitting in a wheelchair, holding a purple djembe drum on their lap

16/03/2025

✨Update on NDIS Review! ✨

The deadline for the NDIS review into music therapy has been extended until 17th April. The review is looking into pricing of music and art therapy and whether we meet the evidentiary standards to be considered a ‘therapy’ under the NDIS.

Right now, nothing has changed, music therapy is still funded under the NDIS and its business as usual over here 😎💜

ID: a purple background with black text that reads ‘music therapy is still an NDIS support’

07/03/2025

March 8th is International Women’s Day!

In the past year, I’ve been reflecting on how many impressive women I know personally, and the number is huge. In Australia, music therapy is a profession predominately made up of women, a fact that should not be ignored when considering the government is trying to take away our funding and employment opportunities.

I am constantly astounded, and lifted up, by their strength, intelligence, determination, resilience, empathy and ability to just ‘get s**t done’, sometimes despite the odds.

Business owners, cancer survivors, mothers… there’s too many to list. I see you all, I acknowledge you all.

We also acknowledge here the diverse experiences of the term ‘women’, which extends to trans women, First Nations women, women of colour, disabled women, q***r women, or those who identify as ‘women’ 💜

ID: an illustration of 5 women of various skin colours. The woman on the far left is wearing a head scarf. The woman on the right is in a wheelchair. Two women in the middle have dark skin, one of the women has fair skin.

05/03/2025

Due to Cyclone Alfred, we’re getting off the road for a few days. We’ll provide an update about next week’s sessions once the cyclone has passed.

Stay safe everyone 💜

ID: a purple background with text that reads, ‘sorry, we’re closed. March 6th & 7th’

06/02/2025

Today is the last day to submit your music therapy stories to the Duckett Review!

In case you missed it, music therapy and its place on the NDIS is currently subject to an independent review. This will affect whether we continue to be classified as a ‘therapy’ and our pricing.

This isn’t the time to stay silent! If you have an experience with music therapy from a qualified practitioner, the Duckett review wants to hear your story. Submit your story to participant.engagement@ndis.gov.au by COB on Friday 7th February. Template for submitting and more info is in link below.

https://www.austmta.org.au/news-item/18109/beat-the-drum-for-music-therapy

ID: a screenshot of the Outlook app on a laptop. It shows an email with an attachment called ‘Duckett Review’. The text in the email reads, ‘Hi, please find attached my letter for the Duckett review into music therapy on the NDIS.’

29/01/2025

The face you make when Social Sounds returns for 2025! 🎸🪘💜

Now in its 3rd year! 🥳

🌟Social Sounds is our weekly adult music therapy group

ID: a woman with fair skin and brown hair tied in a ponytail is wearing a blue and white checked dress. She is sitting playing a guitar and is smiling with her eyes closed. Behind her is a person with fair skin and blonde hair sitting in a wheelchair.

21/01/2025

🌟 HAVE YOUR SAY! MUSIC THERAPY INDEPENDENT REVIEW! 🌟

Today the launched the ‘Beat the Drum’ campaign, after it was announced that NDIS-funded music therapy would be subject to an independent review.

The advocacy to date has been astounding and we are grateful to have the Australian Music Therapy Association fighting so hard for our profession.

But now we need your help!

The review, being conducted by Dr Stephen Duckett, needs stories from people who have engaged with qualified, registered music therapy practitioners (hello, Sounds for Change!)

If you are a participant, carer, parent or other health professional who has seen the profound impact music therapy has on our community, we need to hear your voice.

Have your say in the review, more info and link for submission below.

All submissions need to be made by 7th February, 2025 🎶

https://www.austmta.org.au/news-item/18109/beat-the-drum-for-music-therapy?fbclid=IwY2xjawH8EkxleHRuA2FlbQIxMAABHQFoqONfNIzvYiPR9zlWCb07UyM0Y6sOuHSaEDxZB4L9gY4AmMHARW1Ngg_aem_LAmlxTYuTMoSG6GgmAVujA

ID: a child sitting in a wheelchair is reaching for a drum which is being held above them. The child is wearing red glasses and a white top. Over the top of the image are the words: ‘Music therapy changes lives’ and ‘submit to the Duckett review today’. Other text reads , . The last line of text reads: Beat the drum for music therapy. Raise your voice, submit your support. Keep music therapy in the NDIS

Address

PO Box 289
Meadowbrook, QLD
4207

Opening Hours

Monday	9am - 5pm
Tuesday	9am - 5pm
Wednesday	9am - 5pm
Thursday	9am - 5pm
Friday	9am - 5pm

Telephone

+61423116983

Website

http://soundsforchange.com.au/

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