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Music therapy is the intentional use of music by a university-trained professional who is registered with the Australian Music Therapy Association Inc.
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“Music therapy is a research-based practice and profession in which music is used to actively support people as they strive to improve their health, functioning and wellbeing. Music therapy is the intentional use of music by a university-trained professional who is registered with the Australian Music Therapy Association Inc. Registered music therapists draw on an extensive body of research and are bound by a code of ethics that informs their practice. Music therapists incorporate a range of music making methods within and through a therapeutic relationship. Music therapy is different from music education and entertainment as it focuses on health, functioning and wellbeing. Music therapists are committed to supporting people of any age and ability regardless of musical skill, culture or background.”
Music therapists apply targeted musical interventions (in individual or group sessions) to address a range of cognitive, physical, and socio-emotional goals determined through assessment. Areas of care that can benefit from a referral to Music Therapy include: