Music Therapy Now Funded for Older Australians

Great news for older adults in Australia! Music therapy is now included as a funded allied-health service under the Support at Home (SAH) program. This means eligible clients can access professional, evidence-based music therapy in their own homes.

Music therapy is a clinical service delivered by a registered music therapist. It can help older adults maintain or improve cognitive function, emotional wellbeing, and social connection, supporting them to stay living independently at home for longer.

Under SAH, you can benefit from personalised, goal-focused music therapy sessions designed around your needs, abilities, and interests. Whether it’s gentle instrument playing, singing, songwriting, or rhythmic movement, every session aims to enhance your wellbeing and engagement.

Click the link to learn more about how music therapy can support older adults and how to access sessions.

Published by Ajay Castelino

Ajay Castelino is an Australia and New Zealand registered music therapist.

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