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Rockin’ babies are grooving their way into 2013 with the introduction of the Boppin’ Babies music therapy program at Creative Garden Early Learning Centres. Many of the students had already picked up a few moves, which centre director Paula Date … Continue reading →

A program helping prevent wayward children from becoming aggressive adults in Maroondah has been suspended because of budget cuts. The suspension was among a raft of cuts at Eastern Health, including the permanent closure of its primary mental health program … Continue reading →

If your supermarket of choice is Coles and your bread of choice is either Coles Brand or Coles Smart Buy then every loaf you buy now donates 5c to Redkite, which as you know is a strong supporter of music … Continue reading →

The Allied Health Professionals Association (AHPA) has approved AMTA’s membership and invited AMTA to take seat on the board. This seat will be taken by Liesel Higgins, AMTA vice president. This membership and board position will mean that AMTA is … Continue reading →

Nordoff-Robbins Music Therapy Australia has launched a Notes 4 Notes program which was designed to provide music therapy through the sponsorship of an individual, a group or a piece of equipment. Continue reading →

An innovative program at Thornbury Primary School is out to prove that playing the didgeridoo and singing is good medicine for asthmatic children. Continue reading →

Music and laughter echoed through the rooms of the Bremer Community Child Care Centre as children celebrated World Down Syndrome Day with a music therapy session last Thursday. Continue reading →

Children with Down Syndrome are discovering the joys of music at special therapy sessions on the Gold Coast. Continue reading →

Three Ballarat women are using art to raise vital funds for the Ballarat Regional Integrated Cancer Centre. All of the proceeds from the event will go to the Wellness Centre at BRICC, to fund such things as art therapy, music therapy and massage equipment. Continue reading →

The Royal Children’s Hospital in Melbourne will benefit from more than 140,000 hot cross buns to be baked by Bakers Delight Victorian bakeries during the Good Friday Appeal. Money raised will assist the hospital’s music therapy department, a beneficial initiative for patients, regardless of their age, disability or injury. Continue reading →