Play Anything Music Therapy

20/08/2025

Really enjoyed being part of the Surrounding Sound Conference yesterday. Loved connecting with other creatives and came away with fresh ideas I’m excited to bring into my own work. Great to see the passion and innovation practitioners are bringing to this space.

06/08/2025

🌿 𝗧𝗵𝗲𝗿𝗮𝗽𝘆 𝗥𝗼𝗼𝗺 𝗔𝘃𝗮𝗶𝗹𝗮𝗯𝗹𝗲 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗥𝗲𝗻𝘁 – 𝗕𝗿𝗼𝗮𝗱𝗺𝗲𝗮𝗱𝗼𝘄
We’ve got a light-filled therapy room available to rent at PAMT on Fridays. If you or someone you know is looking for a professional, well-equipped space, check it out:
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05/08/2025

Proud to have been part of the co-design workshop for the City of Newcastle 10-Year Cultural Plan.
I strongly advocated for greater inclusion of people with disability and young people — vital voices in shaping our city’s creative future.

One idea I put forward: Newcastle needs a dedicated Youth Venue — a space where young people can connect, create, and thrive.

Let’s make it happen.

Carlin

26/07/2025

Enjoying the count down! Go Newcastle!!!

22/07/2025

Exciting news! 🎉

We would like to welcome our newest music therapy student - Julia ☺️

Julia will be joining us at Play Anything to learn from our team of registered music therapists (RMTs) as part of her clinical placement hours. Julia has previously worked in creative industries, so we look forward to learning from her as well 🎶

22/07/2025

Sound Lab is is relaxed social music group for young people aged 13-25, facilitated by a Registered Music Therapist.

Sound Lab is on this Wednesday afternoon at Lake Macquarie City Council Windale Hub bilyabayi! 3:30-4:30PM

Sign up here: https://www.polyphonic.com.au/sound-lab

18/07/2025

📣 Calling all people aged 13-25!

We have a new Soundlab program starting on Wednesday the 23rd July at Windale Hub. This is a free program for all abilities - no music experience required 🎵

We're looking forward to offering a fun, inclusive program that aims to allow participants to explore, connect and create using music. Please reach out to us if you need any further info 🎧🎤

01/07/2025

Here it is! Make a Change - the original song written and recorded by students in last year’s Sustainable Sounds program 🌏🎶

Over 5 weeks, with the support of Registered Music Therapist Caitlin, local high school students explored big environmental issues through music, coming up with this powerful track as their response.

Huge thanks to the Bloomberg and City of Newcastle for making the program possible, as well as our amazing Western Sydney University students Rhys and Louise.

Check out the video here:
https://youtu.be/lVs5s7CQ2fY

This song was collaboratively written by local high school students, Registered Music Therapist Caitlin McGregor and Music Therapy students Louise Gleeson an...

20/06/2025

🌈 Sometimes the best moments aren’t planned. This impromptu obstacle course sparked movement, laughter, and connection, supporting regulation and social engagement in a fun, flexible way.

When children are relaxed and having fun, therapeutic goals become more achievable and more meaningful.

05/06/2025

Last week, our team completed training with Sarah Dunston on the CARRM program by Melodica Music Therapy

CARRM—Connection And Regulation through Rhythmic play and Music—is a trauma-informed music therapy protocol designed to support young children in developing self-regulation and relational skills through rhythmic and musical activities.

At Play Anything, we’re committed to continuous professional development to ensure our services are evidence-based, inclusive, and grounded in best practice.

Big thanks to Sarah for sharing her expertise and guiding us through such a valuable learning experience!

30/05/2025

Musical games that involve turn-taking, call-and-response, and group music-making help children develop collaboration, communication, and social awareness.

🎵 At PAMT, we weave teamwork skills naturally into joyful, creative music experiences.

27/05/2025

Research shows musical experiences stimulate emotional, motor, and language centres all at once — helping strengthen key skills for learning, communication, and regulation.

🎵 That’s why music therapy can make such a big impact!