Late Night: Ukulele Club
Late night ukulele club is designed for adult beginners wishing to get started on their ukulele learning and playing journey! The ukulele is a versatile and beginner friendly instrument that can be used in and out of the home to support music making, and connecting with friends and family. This group is recommended for our […]
Music-Based School Readiness Program
As parents, educators, and caregivers, we all want our children to thrive as they transition into formal education. One innovative approach we have started here at Music Beat Australia, is to run music-based school readiness programs. These programs integrate music, rhythm, and movement into early learning experiences, laying a solid foundation for academic and social […]
Harnessing Music for Emotional Regulation
In our fast-paced world, managing emotions can be a challenge. Whether you’re feeling overwhelmed, anxious, or just need a little boost, music can be a powerful ally in emotional regulation. By incorporating music into your daily routine, you can enhance your well-being and navigate your feelings more effectively. Here’s how you can incorporate music into […]
World Down Syndrome Congress 2024
Clinical Services Manager at Music Beat Therapy Services, Kate Fletcher-Becroft, was fortunate to present and perform at the World Down Syndrome Congress (WDSC) 2024 in Brisbane, from the 10th – 12th July. She presented some of her own papers as well as presenting together with one of her clients Dave, and performing with the DSQ […]
Assistive Solutions in music therapy
What exactly does an “Assistive Solutions Team Leader” do? Music Beat Therapy Service’s brand-new Assistive Solutions Team Leader, Tom Hockey, answers some of the most commonly asked questions of what exactly this new role involves, and what it means for our clients. Making music more accessible for everyone To use a lot of jargon, the […]
Mental Wellbeing and Fitness
Introducing Lucia Phelan as Team Leader for Mental Wellbeing and Fitness Many of you know Miss Lucia, one of our Registered Music Therapists, but did you know she is passionate about all things concerning mental well being? That’s why we have introduced a new and innovative role for Miss Lucia as Team Leader for Mental […]
With change comes opportunity
8 tips to help children and adults with additional needs to manage change by Lucia Phelan, RMT, NMT, Team Leader for Wellbeing and Mental Fitness This month Music Beat Therapy Services welcomed our first clients and families to our new therapy space at Clayfield. It has been so exciting seeing it all come together, and […]
Move to the Music! pilot program
Music and movement based group Our Music Beat Therapy Services team has launched a 6 week pilot program is month called “Move to the Music!” This is a music and movement -based group, focusing on sensorimotor and functional movement. Designed and facilitated by final year Occupational Therapy Students, as well as a Music Therapy Student […]
Your First Music Therapy Session
Your first music therapy session will be an opportunity to get to know your music therapist, ask any questions you might have, and for the therapist to start getting to know you. We acknowledge that meeting a new person and/or going somewhere new can be overwhelming or anxiety inducing, so we have come up with […]
Registered NDIS Provider for music therapy
NDIS Commission confirms certification We are very excited to announce that we have received confirmation from the NDIS Commission that Music Beat Australia has been approved to be an NDIS fully certified and registered provider. This confirmation follows an extensive certification audit process we undertook in 2020 with an independent approved quality auditor. The auditor […]