TLC Music Therapy

20/10/2025

🎶 Girls’ ASD Music Therapy Group 🎶

For autistic girls who love music, creativity, and connection!

At TLC Music Therapy, we celebrate each child’s unique strengths and ways of connecting. Our small group programs offer a supportive, inclusive space for girls to explore friendship, communication, and self-expression — through the joy of music.

Each week during the school term, we’ll use singing, movement, instrument play, song writing, storytelling, and creative games to nurture:
-Social communication and peer connection
-Emotional regulation and resilience
-Play and imagination
-Receptive and expressive communication

Led by our experienced registered music therapists:
Hilary Baxter (Ages 6–8) | Tuesdays 4:45–5:30pm
Christie Cula-Reid (Ages 9–11) | Tuesdays 5:00–5:45pm

📍 TLC Music Therapy | 158 Colby Drive, Belgrave South
Parents are welcome to join in the group or stay close by — there are three lovely cafés close by!

NDIS participants welcome.

Group fees are based on our hourly rate, shared among participants, with term-based commitment.

Each child’s voice, rhythm, and creativity are valued here — come as you are, engage as you like, and make music with us!

👉 To register your interest or make a referral, visit www.tlcmusic.com.au

20/10/2025

Just celebrated 50 years of music therapy in Australia with my amazing music therapy colleagues on the weekend. Congratulations AMTA on a fabulous national conference and PDS.

14/10/2025

Beautiful new single from our talented music therapist Hilary Baxter!

https://open.spotify.com/album/7kBuks54gTXjg6ymaPri5n?si=pMcJiY7dRXqdrvRAmILwLQ

Hilary Jay · single · 2025 · 1 songs

12/10/2025

Looking for a safe, creative, and supportive space to connect with others?

Our Adult Mental Health Group is a strengths-based music therapy program designed for adults with mental health challenges.

What you’ll gain:
• Build social connections & friendships
• Explore creative self-expression
• Strengthen communication skills
• Learn new music skills
• Support emotional regulation & manage anxiety
• Boost mood and wellbeing

We explore different music-based activities such as:
• Singing, drumming & playing instruments
• Songwriting & music production
• Music & relaxation
• Improvisation & creative arts

No musical experience needed — just come as you are. You can participate as much or as little as feels right for you.

When & Where:
Tuesdays | 3:00–3:45pm
TLC Music Therapy, 158 Colby Drive, Belgrave South

Who can join?
• Adults with mental health challenges
• NDIS participants welcome
• Support workers encouraged
• Group size: 3–5 members

Cost:
$193.99 per session (shared among participants)

Message us or register your referral at www.tlcmusic.com.au.

Let’s make music, build connections, and support each other.

09/10/2025

If you're interested in learning more about music therapy - how it's used in the NDIS, medical settings, schools, mental health and the community then come and join us for our 50 year celebration next Thursday night.

https://www.austmta.org.au/public/151/files/Conference%202025/Delegate%20resources/Flyer_Inside%20Music%20Therapy.pdf

03/10/2025

Does your child need a little extra support?

Come and join our supported Music Group for Kids 2-5yo.


Our small-group music therapy sessions provide a safe, inclusive and engaging space for children with disabilities or medical conditions to connect, learn, and grow.

Why join?
• Builds social interaction & communication
• Supports developmental milestones
• Encourages collaborative play & making friends
• Enhances attention, concentration, fine & gross motor skills
• Boosts pre-academic skills like early literacy & numeracy
• Reduces isolation and increases community access
• All within a modulated sensory environment with low-touch,
infection-conscious practices

What we do:
Through singing, instrument playing, action songs, games, movement, puppets, and sensory play, children rehearse essential functional skills—while having fun!
Parents attend too, modelling active participation and sharing the joy.

Who is this for?
Children aged 2–5 years who have a disability, medical condition, or just need extra support with social or pre-academic development.

Details:
Location: TLC Music Therapy, Belgrave South
Time: Mondays 11:00–11:45am (during school term)
Group size: Max 5 children + carers
Cost: $193.99 per session, divided between group participants (NDIS claimable)

Ready to join us?
Fill out the referral form at 👉 www.tlcmusic.com.au

Because every child deserves a space to connect, create, and thrive.

25/09/2025

Rhythm & Readiness!

Give your child the best start with our Music-Based School Readiness Program for children aged 3–5 years.

Led by a Registered Music Therapist this fun, play-based music program develops:
🎶 Listening & attention skills
🎶 Sharing, turn-taking & making friends
🎶 Early literacy & numeracy foundations
🎶 Fine & gross motor skills
🎶 Confidence and independence
🎶 Concentration, calm and focus

When: 11.30am-12.15pm Wednesdays
Where: TLC Music Therapy: 158 Colby Drive, Belgrave South
Limited places – 10 spots available!

Contact us today to find out more.
E: jacinta@tlcmusic.com.au
Ph: 0438809922

25/09/2025

And here's the last of our new advocacy infographics 'What to do if music therapy is denied or not included in your new NDIS plan'.

I hope this helps you all in your ongoing advocacy for access to music therapy (and any other support you require). Just get in touch if we can support you!

24/09/2025

We're launching another community based music therapy group next term, Rhythm & Readiness!

A Music-Based School Readiness Program for children aged 3–5 years.

Led by me (a Registered Music Therapist) this fun, play-based music program develops
🎶 Listening & attention skills
🎶 Sharing, turn-taking & making friends
🎶 Early literacy & numeracy foundations
🎶 Fine & gross motor skills
🎶 Confidence and independence
🎶 Concentration, calm and focus

When: 11.30am-12.15pm Wednesdays
Where: TLC Music Therapy: 158 Colby Drive, Belgrave South
Limited places – 10 spots available!

Contact us today to find out more.
E: jacinta@tlcmusic.com.au
Ph: 0438 809 922
W: www.tlcmusic.com.au

24/09/2025

Today I'm launching our new Rhythm & Readiness program! A music-based school readiness group designed especially for 3-5 year olds.

Our program supports all areas of preschooler development and school readiness. Facilitated by me (a Registered Music Therapist) the sessions are high quality and individualised to the unique needs of the children in the group.

The children take part in fun and engaging activities designed to develop:
Social & Emotional Skills – sharing, turn-taking, managing feelings
Language & Communication – listening, following instructions, building vocabulary
Cognitive Skills – early literacy, numeracy, memory and sequencing
Physical Development – fine motor (writing readiness), gross motor (coordination)
Independence – routines, transitions, confidence in trying new things

Why music?
Music is a powerful tool for learning. It engages the whole child, mind, body and emotions, making it the perfect medium to prepare children for the big step into kinder or school.

Program details:
Location: TLC Music Therapy – 158 Colby Drive, Belgrave South
Ages: 3–5 years
When: 11.30am-12.15pm Wednesdays
Bookings essential – only 10 spots

Send me a DM or get in touch:
Jacinta Calabro
E: jacinta@tlcmusic.com.au
Ph: 0438809922
W: www.tlcmusic.com.au

24/09/2025

So excited to launch our Baby Beats mums & bubs music group! Haven't done these in a while but I loooove working with mothers and babies.

Did you know your baby’s brain grows faster in the first 3 years than at any other time in their life?

Our Baby Beats sessions help you make the most of this important stage by supporting your baby’s brain development, enhancing their physical skills, and developing a strong bond between you and your baby.

Baby Beats is for children aged 0–2 years and their caregivers. This is a weekly program facilitated by a registered music therapist and held at TLC Music Therapy in Belgrave South.

Why Join?
- Promote early childhood development
- Strengthen parent–infant bonding
- Build confidence in your parenting journey
- Learn songs & activities you can use at home
- Connect with other local mums in a supportive community

Find out more!
Visit our website at www.tlcmusic.com.au for more information.

23/09/2025

Here's our 3rd NDIS advocacy infographic! Confused about whether you can access music therapy in your new NDIS plan?

I've been working hard on collating all the latest NDIS rules and advice so we can support you to access music therapy at plan review time.

Here's our 2-page graphic 'Understanding music therapy in your NDIS plan'. You can download it here: