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The Australian Music Therapy Association (AMTA) Inc. was founded in 1975 as the sole Australian organisation for the profession of music therapy. It is a member of the World Federation of Music Therapy and the Music Council of Australia. AMTA has State Branches, Interest Groups and representatives throughout Australia. It offers support and professional development for Registered Music Therapists, and general membership to anyone with an interest in music therapy
Nordoff-Robbins Music Therapy operates out of the Golden Stave Music Therapy Centre on the grounds of UWS Kingswood, and provides music therapy for all who can benefit, regardless of their ability to pay.
The Centre, which receives no state or government funding, sees over 240 clients each week. The year’s fundraising events will take place in Penrith and Sydney and will include trivia nights, concerts, the bi-annual Art of Music, Frocks at the Trots, the Whitewater Challengeand a golf tournament.
Willoughby councillor, Cr Rutherford has been appointed a Member of the Order of Australia (AM) in recognition of her work in music therapy, promoting Asian art and as a local government councillor. Cr Rutherford was instrumental in setting up Nordoff Robins Music Therapy Australia.
I would like to introduce myself as the new Editor of Pulse. Please find my first edition, the special AGM edition of Pulse, attached. I hope you enjoy reading this edition as the AGM is your link with every facet of your professional association, so I do urge you to take some time to go through this one thoroughly. Anne Flood, RMT
Making Music Being Well is a joint venture between Australian Music Therapy Association and Music Play for Life campaign. It is an annual celebration of active music making for wellbeing.
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