Since we found out that music therapy was being removed from the NDIS via a leak, the Australian Music Therapy Association has worked tirelessly to reverse the decision.

 AMTA has managed to get a stay on the implementation of the decision to February 1, 2025.

As a result the NDIS has set a new rate for 1:1 sessions at 1/3 of the current rate as a concession, so they can say that music therapy is still funded by the NDIS. 

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Those with music therapy 'Stated' as a support will be able to receive 1:1 MT  and continue until the end of their plan at the current rate. After that, we are unclear on how or if music therapy would be funded.  

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As the majority of our participants do not have music therapy as a stated support we will be unable to provide the 1:1 service in the new year at this new Social and community access NDIS rate.

 

Group supports remain at the current rate so our group program on Wednesday evenings will continue for the time being.

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 AMTA continues to work hard to reinstate music therapy as a therapy support and is meeting  Minister Shorten this week.

 

We MUST continue to act.

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What You Can Do:

 

1. Send a letter to Minister Shorten telling your story and how functional gains have been made through Music Therapy.

Email:minister.shorten@dss.gov.au

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Copy the Shadow Minister Michael Sukkar.

Email:michael.sukkar.mp@aph.gov.au

Contact Helen for the proforma letter if you need help -

0414753420 /info@jammusictherapy.com

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 2. Visit your Local MP - arrange a face-to-face meeting to tell your story - this is so powerful. 

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3. Join the Calling Campaign:📞 Call Minister Bill Shorten’s office to share your concerns. (02)6277 7200 Ask that the Minister reverse the decision and maintain music therapy funding under Therapy supports at the current full rate.

Share your music therapy stories and ask for your name to be recorded.

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4. Share the Change.org Petition (see the button below): We have over 53,000 signatures yesterday - Help us reach even more people—every signature makes a difference. Your voice is crucial in showing the impact music therapy has on lives across Australia. Let’s keep pushing to make sure we’re heard!

 

Thank you for standing with us. 💙