29/11/2024
Yesterday, Sally met with music therapist Cate from DPV Health to learn more about the benefits and outcomes for children in DPV’s music therapy and art therapy programs.
Cate shared examples of children who have not engaged in any other form of therapy until they started with music and art.
Using their extensive training, music and art therapists support a child in all areas of development; communication, emotional regulation, cognition and motor skills – not just music and art.
Cate talked about children making progress in all areas of development as a result of being in these programs.
ECIA VIC/TAS urges the NDIS to reconsider the changes made to the funding of music and art therapy, given the positive outcomes that are possible for children accessing these therapies.
ANZACATA Australian Music Therapy Association