Music Beat Therapy Services’ group programs offer a welcoming and supportive environment where participants can engage in meaningful activities, build confidence, and connect with others.
Young adult social music group on Mondays:
Music Beat Therapy Services holds an all-abilities social music making group on Monday mornings for young adults aged 18-30 years.
Please contact Tara for more registration and more information by emailing [email protected].
Developmental & early intervention group music therapy program:
Music Beat Therapy Services facilitates a developmental group program through Down Syndrome Queensland on a Monday morning in Ascot.
These groups are for children 0-6 years (pre-schooling ages) and are run fortnightly at 9:30am during school terms. They are open to all children with intellectual disabilities and developmental delays.
Please contact Georgie from DSQ for more information about registering for these groups by emailing [email protected].
Adolescent/Adult Choir Program:
Music Beat Therapy Services facilitate an adolescent/ adult choir program through Down Syndrome Queensland 5pm on a Wednesday evening.
This is a weekly program is held at Holland Park during school terms, and also has an online option to join via Zoom.
The program is open to all adolescents/ adults with intellectual disabilities aged 16 years and over.
Please contact Georgie from DSQ for more information about registering for this program by emailing [email protected].
What are Music Therapy Groups?
Music therapy groups provide the opportunity for different participants to come together and work towards group related goals with the support of a Registered Music Therapist.
Music therapy groups typically work towards building emotional, cognitive, and physical wellbeing through a range of music therapy interventions such as:
- Live music making
- Singing or song writing
- Playing instruments
- Guided listening and discussion
Music Therapy Group goal areas
Music therapy groups offer a wide range of benefits for participants including:
- Emotional exploration and regulation
- Improved communication and self expression
- Social connection and team building
- Cognitive exercise
- Physical coordination
What does a music therapy group look like?
Whilst we have mentioned what a music therapy group might involve, you will typically find that groups follow a similar structure each week to provide continuity, familiarity, and the opportunity to build on new or existing skills.
This may include a warm up or greeting, group music making, song sharing or sharing the “leader” role, a cool down, and farewell activity.
Who can attend a music therapy group?
We offer a range of music therapy groups for different demographics, such as:
- Children
- Adults
- Elderly
- People with disabilities
- People recovering from illness or injury (i.e. rehabilitation)
Music Therapy Groups on offer
We use a range of music therapy techniques to meet the goals of our adult clients including:
- School leavers group
- All abilities choir
- All abilities band
- Red choir (partnered with Down Syndrome Queensland)
- Ukulele club
- Parent support group
- Holiday groups
How can I access a music therapy group?
Music therapy group participation can be funded through NDIS or privately. The fee is divided amongst group members.
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