Creative Arts Therapies Queensland

02/03/2025

World Music Therapy Day is celebrated annually on March 1, providing an opportunity for people worldwide to acknowledge the therapeutic benefits of music. Music Therapy employs music to alleviate stress and enhance mood and self expression through various activities, including composing, listening, singing, and playing instruments.

Music Therapists are trained professionals who use music to enhance health and wellbeing. They utilise a variety of techniques, including songwriting, lyric analysis, vocalisation, and instrumental performance, to assist people in developing skills, improving communication, increasing relaxation, and managing stress effectively.

Music Therapists work with people of all ages and backgrounds in various healthcare settings, addressing physical, emotional, cognitive, and social needs through evidence-based, personalised interventions. As a rapidly growing field, music therapy uniquely enables people to express their emotions and gain deeper insights into their lives.

World Music Therapy Day from Rae Sabine

Email: creatingwellbeingmelbourne@gmail.com

14/05/2024

14/05/2024

13/05/2024

Training.

101: Dadirri - Ancient Aboriginal Mindfulness for Self Care and Self Inquiry
102: Recreating the Circle of Wellbeing - Self and Community Care Assessment
103: Loss & Grief Online Course Store
https://programs.wealli.com.au/

Trauma-informed Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Cultural Capability
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Cultural Competence Course
Module A: Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Cultural Competence Course
https://www.wealli.com.au/ccca-courses/

Dadirri is a pre-recorded, work-at-your-own-pace 30 hour training in the ancient Aboriginal mindfulness practice of Dadirri - Deep Listening and Healing of self and others.

13/05/2024

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Today marks a significant step forward as the Australian Association of Social Workers (AASW) commends the government's commitment to alleviating financial strain for students facing "poverty placement" during essential, unpaid practical experiences.

AASW CEO Cindy Smith stated, "We applaud this initiative, recognising it as a positive step towards addressing the challenges encountered by students in social work and related fields."
Smith continues: "We welcome this important initiative, which demonstrates a genuine commitment to student welfare. It's a promising start, and we look forward to further collaboration to enhance support mechanisms."

"While we celebrate this milestone," Smith said, "We emphasise the importance of ongoing dialogue and collaboration with industry stakeholders. Our expertise and insights can significantly contribute to developing comprehensive solutions that address the range of challenges students face."

"Members of our AASW community have voiced concerns regarding financial stress, from student level and beyond," Smith acknowledges. "By working together, we can bridge these gaps and ensure support for students pursuing careers in critical sectors."