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		<title>Training Institute in Neurologic Music Therapy</title>
		<link>http://www.austmta.org.au/2012/training-institute-in-neurologic-music-therapy/</link>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 09 Jan 2012 03:40:06 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Neurologic Music Therapy (NMT) is the therapeutic application of music to cognitive, sensory, and motor functions that may be impaired as a result of neurologic disease of the human nervous system. NMT is research-based and its treatment techniques are based on scientific knowledge in music perception and production, and the effects of music on nonmusical brain and behavior functions. <a href="http://www.austmta.org.au/2012/training-institute-in-neurologic-music-therapy/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a>]]></description>
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		<title>Funds Help Music Therapy Services Continue at Nobel Park</title>
		<link>http://www.austmta.org.au/2011/funds-help-music-therapy-services-continue-at-nobel-park/</link>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 16 Dec 2011 05:01:00 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Noble Park Special Development School is feeling very special indeed. Last week, the school accepted a cheque for $14,336.72 as the proceeds of last month’s Return to Springy Road Mayoral Charity event. <a href="http://www.austmta.org.au/2011/funds-help-music-therapy-services-continue-at-nobel-park/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a>]]></description>
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		<title>Congratulations Emma O&#8217;Brian</title>
		<link>http://www.austmta.org.au/2011/congratulations-emma-obrian/</link>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 16 Dec 2011 04:55:49 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Registered Music Therapist, Emma O'Brian, has been honoured for the use of music and song writing to improve the quality of life for cancer patients. Victorian Premier Ted Baillieu presented Emma, Melbourne Health’s Senior Music Therapist and Manager, with a Health Leader’s Award for Enabling Person and Family-Centred Care at the 2011 Victorian Public Healthcare Awards in Melbourne. <a href="http://www.austmta.org.au/2011/congratulations-emma-obrian/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a>]]></description>
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		<title>Nordoff-Robbins Fundraiser</title>
		<link>http://www.austmta.org.au/2011/nordoff-robbins-fundraiser/</link>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 08 Dec 2011 04:51:42 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[The second in the Cafe Series run by Nordoff-Robbins was held on Sunday, November 20, at the Belle Saveur Patisserie and Cafe, Penrith. Featured in the spring event of the seasonal series was Naomi Coulton and Leah Francisco performing pop, &#8230; <a href="http://www.austmta.org.au/2011/nordoff-robbins-fundraiser/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a>]]></description>
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		<title>Redlands Fundraiser for Music Therapy</title>
		<link>http://www.austmta.org.au/2011/redlands-fundraiser-for-music-therapy/</link>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 08 Dec 2011 04:41:35 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA["Each student exhibited a piece of artwork, which was coordinated by Redlands Special School art teacher Dan Murphy and individual class teachers,” she said. Parents were able to purchase their child’s artwork, which was raising funds towards a new hall fence and music therapy classes. <a href="http://www.austmta.org.au/2011/redlands-fundraiser-for-music-therapy/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a>]]></description>
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		<title>RSL Lifecare Awarded for Music Therapy</title>
		<link>http://www.austmta.org.au/2011/rsl-lifecare-awarded-for-music-therapy/</link>
		<comments>http://www.austmta.org.au/2011/rsl-lifecare-awarded-for-music-therapy/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Thu, 08 Dec 2011 04:32:31 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[In the last 10 years RSL LifeCare has received a total of 16 national awards. The latest were awarded in the areas of men’s health in residential care; understanding war veteran culture; music therapy’ and entering residential care.
 <a href="http://www.austmta.org.au/2011/rsl-lifecare-awarded-for-music-therapy/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a>]]></description>
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		<title>Armidale Fitness Challenge to Raise Funds for Music Therapy</title>
		<link>http://www.austmta.org.au/2011/armidale-fitness-challenge-to-raise-funds-for-music-therapy/</link>
		<comments>http://www.austmta.org.au/2011/armidale-fitness-challenge-to-raise-funds-for-music-therapy/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Thu, 29 Sep 2011 04:46:51 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[The Corporate and Community Fitness Challenge 2011, presented by TUF (Total Unique Fitness) and The Armidale Express, will run from October 10 to December. Each year, the challenge supports a worthy organisation and in 2011 funds will go to the &#8230; <a href="http://www.austmta.org.au/2011/armidale-fitness-challenge-to-raise-funds-for-music-therapy/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a>]]></description>
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		<title>Music Therapy &#8216;Dream Job&#8217;</title>
		<link>http://www.austmta.org.au/2011/music-therapy-dream-job/</link>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 29 Sep 2011 04:42:17 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Recently, RMT Matthew Huckel was interviewed about his &#8216;dream job&#8217; in the Australian. A small exerpt follows&#8230; On a typical day, Matthew Huckel might see up to five patients, all adults with brain injuries, and attempt to connect with them through &#8230; <a href="http://www.austmta.org.au/2011/music-therapy-dream-job/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a>]]></description>
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		<title>Music Therapy Services to Benifit from Australian Motocyle Grand Prix</title>
		<link>http://www.austmta.org.au/2011/music-therapy-services-to-benifit-from-australian-motocyle-grand-prix/</link>
		<comments>http://www.austmta.org.au/2011/music-therapy-services-to-benifit-from-australian-motocyle-grand-prix/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Thu, 29 Sep 2011 04:33:32 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>lornasherwin</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[The Australian Grand Prix Corporation recently announced that Redkite would be the official charity of the 2011 IVECO Australian Motorcycle Grand Prix. Redkite supports children and young people up to the age of 24 through the cancer experience by providing real and practical support to the whole family through every stage of the cancer journey.

Redkite's essential services are available for families from the moment of diagnosis, throughout gruelling treatment periods as well as adjustment to the return home," said Ms Seton. These services include financial and educational assistance, support in hospitals through social workers and music therapists, and communitybased support including telephone and email counselling and facilitated telegroups. <a href="http://www.austmta.org.au/2011/music-therapy-services-to-benifit-from-australian-motocyle-grand-prix/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a>]]></description>
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		<title>Colourful Voices CD Launch</title>
		<link>http://www.austmta.org.au/2011/colourful-voices-cd-launch/</link>
		<comments>http://www.austmta.org.au/2011/colourful-voices-cd-launch/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Fri, 09 Sep 2011 05:47:27 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[The CD was made by Radius Disability Services clients who participated in the Colourful Voices music therapy program. Radius co-ordinator for complex and respite services Catherine Baker said the program was for clients with complex and multiple disabilities who found &#8230; <a href="http://www.austmta.org.au/2011/colourful-voices-cd-launch/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a>]]></description>
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