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 adultsContinue reading “Music Therapy Now Funded for Older Australians”
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Feel Better Music Therapy Wins Maroondah Council Grant
We are thrilled to announce that Feel Better Music Therapy has been selected as a recipient of the Maroondah Council 2025/26 Arts and Cultural Grants Program. Our project, Melodies and Memories, has been awarded funding to deliver a group music therapy program for people living with dementia and their carers in the Maroondah community. TheContinue reading “Feel Better Music Therapy Wins Maroondah Council Grant”
Music Therapy: A Unique Approach to Ailments
When someone has a headache, a medical doctor might prescribe paracetamol or Panadol to relieve the pain. But what if we consider why the headache occurred in the first place? Could it be due to financial stress, relationship issues, physical ailments, work pressures, or even the weather? In the realm of music therapy, the approachContinue reading “Music Therapy: A Unique Approach to Ailments”
Why Music Therapy is Essential for Emotional Wellbeing
Do you like listening to music? Why? Music is a non-verbal language that stimulates our emotions. Experiencing the impact of music simply requires listening, without needing to actively engage. Music therapists can take this a step further by using live music to attune to individuals and assist in their emotional expression. Therefore, if you feelContinue reading “Why Music Therapy is Essential for Emotional Wellbeing”
Success of Online Music Therapy: Ajay’s Impact
Since 2020, Ajay has been leading group music therapy online in New Zealand, collaborating with IHC to support disabled children and their families. He has conducted over 200 successful sessions, with 5-20 participants each, and is now offering these sessions in Australia. Ajay is also known as Ahjay Stelino.
Understanding Dementia: The Role of Musical Memories
Dementia leads to brain atrophy, affecting various functions while preserving musical memories, which are located in a lasting part of the brain. This raises the significance of music as an emotional expression. Registered music therapists utilize music to enhance emotional well-being and quality of life for dementia patients. Consider contacting one for assistance.
Enhancing Relationships: Eye Contact with Neurodiverse Children
They say the eyes are the window the soul. I have found that this true! I consicously have been making eye contact with the young people I work with who have special needs. I find that when I make eye contact, they have a look of surprise. This is followed by a sudden sense ofContinue reading “Enhancing Relationships: Eye Contact with Neurodiverse Children”
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