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ABOUT MUSIC THERAPY
What Is Music Therapy?
Music therapy is an evidence-based allied health profession and an approved support under the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS).
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Music therapy is the intentional and therapeutic use of music by registered music therapists (RMTs) to support people to improve their health, functioning and wellbeing.
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Music therapy provided by a registered music therapist improves health outcomes, experiences and quality of life for people and their carers. Evidence shows music therapy improves:
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mental health and wellbeing
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speech, communication and social skills
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body movement, coordination and physical function
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memory, attention and cognitive function
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pain management
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AMTA/AboutMusicTherapy
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Music Therapy & NDIS:
In the NDIS, music therapy is an approved allied health therapeutic support. Music therapy is included under Capacity Building - Improved Daily Living and listed as a Therapeutic Support in the NDIS Practice Standards Verification Module. For NDIS participants to use their funding for music therapy, it must be provided by an active registered music therapist who is certified by the Australian Music Therapy Association (AMTA). Read more detail in our article Music therapy is still an NDIS-funded therapeutic support.
Music therapy: Disability evidence summary 2024
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