Music Therapy for the Young at Heart
Covered under the New Australian Support at Home (SAH) Funding Program


π₯ Who We Support
Older adults (65+)
π§ Memory & Cognitive Support β or people experiencing memory loss, earlyβmid stage dementia, or cognitive decline.
𦽠Physical Disabilities β Including vision, hearing, and sensory processing needs
π Mental Health & Wellbeing β Including anxiety, depression, grief, loneliness, and emotional regulation needs.

πΆ How Music Therapy Helps
π Improves mood & emotional wellbeing
Gentle, meaningful music experiences can reduce anxiety and lift mood.
π§ Supports memory & cognitive engagement
Songs, rhythm and melody help stimulate recall, attention, and orientation.
π€ Enhances social & family connection
Shared music builds connection between clients, carers and family members.
πΏ Promotes relaxation & reduces agitation
Evidence-based techniques support calming and emotional regulation.

π What We Offer
β¨ Proven Experience β Over 17 years of music therapy experience working with older persons.
π Registered Music Therapists β Accredited with the Australian Music Therapy Association (AMTA)
π Clinic-based, In-Home or Online β Convenient and accessible therapy where you feel most comfortable
β No Referral Needed β Simply contact us to get started

πΌ What We Do in Sessions
π΅ Live music-making β singing, drumming, guitar, piano
π§ Listening to meaningful songs β to spark memories and conversation
π€ Songwriting or recording β optional creative self-expression
π§ Relaxation & breathing with music β for emotional regulation
π¬ Family-inclusive therapeutic activities β when appropriate
All activities are tailored to each personβs health, abilities, and preferences.

π Locations
π₯ Clinic-based: Yarrunga Community Centre, Croydon Hills, Victoria, 3136
π In-home visits: We come to you.
π» Online / telehealth: Zoom video sessions

π§Ύ Funding Options
βοΈ Support at Home (SAH) β Music therapy is fully eligible under the new Support at Home program for Older Australians.
βοΈ NDIS (self-managed or plan-managed)
βοΈ Private Funding β No referral needed.
βοΈ Aged Care Providers β We can invoice facilities directly.
π€ Locally Recognised Dementia Care Provider
We are proud to be recognised within the Maroondah and Yarra Ranges communities, in partnership with Caladenia Dementia Care, for our commitment to delivering meaningful, evidence-based music therapy for older adults and people living with dementia.
π¨ Maroondah Council Arts & Cultural Grant (2025β2026)
Melodies & Memories β Group music therapy for people living with dementia across the Maroondah region.
πΏ Yarra Ranges Community Grant (December 2025)
Melodies & Memories β Group music therapy supporting older adults and carers in the Yarra Ranges.
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π₯ Local Aged Care Provider
Proudly working with local memory support units (dementia care) to bring music therapy to older adults.
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β¨ Start your music therapy journey today!
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