Personalised music therapy for children and adults, delivered in-home across North Brisbane and online via Telehealth. Enquire Now
Rehabilitation & Functional SupportMusic therapy can play a meaningful role in supporting functional goals, independence, and wellbeing for people navigating disability, injury, illness, or life transitions.
I support individuals, adults, children, and teens, managing disability, brain injury, chronic health conditions, trauma, psychosocial challenges, anxiety, depression, grief, and nervous system dysregulation. Sessions are goal-focused and tailored to support emotional regulation, cognitive engagement, identity development, and participation in daily life and meaningful activities. Music therapy may assist with:
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Funding & ReferralsMusic Therapy Wellness provides services across a range of funding pathways. I have experience working with structured funding frameworks and understand the importance of goal setting, outcome-focused intervention, and professional documentation.
Services are available under:
Referrals are welcome from case managers, support coordinators, care managers, GPs, and private individuals. I aim to provide responsive communication and clear documentation to support collaborative care. |
About SarahHi, I’m Sarah, a Registered Music Therapist and founder of Music Therapy Wellness.
I hold a Master of Music Therapy from the University of Queensland and have over 17 years experience working in hospital and community settings including The Royal Children’s Hospital and Monash Health. My clinical experience spans adult and paediatric rehabilitation, brain injury, disability, mental health, and trauma-informed care. I work with adults, children, and teens across Australia, supporting emotional regulation, communication, functional engagement, and self-expression. My approach is warm, creative, strengths-based, and person-centred, tailored to each individual’s goals and needs. I primarily offer online therapy for flexibility, accessibility, and comfort, with face-to-face sessions available in Brisbane. I work collaboratively with families, support coordinators, case managers, and multidisciplinary teams where appropriate. Whether supporting a child developing communication skills or an adult building confidence and functional independence, my goal is to create a therapeutic space where every person feels safe, capable, and supported to grow. |
MTW NEWS
NDIS and Music Therapy – What You Need to Know
Music therapy remains a recognised allied health support under the NDIS. Following the recent review, it continues to be included as an eligible therapy for participants where it supports functional outcomes, communication, and wellbeing.While some pricing and travel arrangements have recently changed, music therapy is still fully claimable under the following category:
Support Category: Capacity Building – Improved Daily Living
Support Item Name: Assessment, Recommendation, Therapy or Training – Music Therapist
Support Item Number: 15_615_0128_1_3
If you’ve been told that music therapy is not funded, please know this is incorrect. The NDIS continues to recognise music therapy as a valuable therapeutic support when it is considered reasonable and necessary to help participants achieve their goals.
If you’d like guidance on how to use your NDIS funding for music therapy, or help understanding whether it’s the right fit for your plan — please visit our FAQ page or contact us here. We’re happy to help you navigate the process with confidence.
Support Category: Capacity Building – Improved Daily Living
Support Item Name: Assessment, Recommendation, Therapy or Training – Music Therapist
Support Item Number: 15_615_0128_1_3
If you’ve been told that music therapy is not funded, please know this is incorrect. The NDIS continues to recognise music therapy as a valuable therapeutic support when it is considered reasonable and necessary to help participants achieve their goals.
If you’d like guidance on how to use your NDIS funding for music therapy, or help understanding whether it’s the right fit for your plan — please visit our FAQ page or contact us here. We’re happy to help you navigate the process with confidence.
BLOG POST: CORTICAL VISION IMPAIRMENT (CVI)
This is Luka, a gorgeous little boy I used to work with down in Melbourne. His mum Heidi invited me to contribute to a blog post sharing hers and my experience of music therapy with her son. Luka has Cortical Vision Impairment (CVI) and adores music! He is very clever and 'in tune' with his auditory environment; and he learned to say his first word in context through music therapy (see clip above). Read Heidi and my firsthand account of Luka's music therapy and learn more about CVI here:
"Music Therapy: Luka and Sarah's story - By Heidi Zec & Sarah Punch"
This is Luka, a gorgeous little boy I used to work with down in Melbourne. His mum Heidi invited me to contribute to a blog post sharing hers and my experience of music therapy with her son. Luka has Cortical Vision Impairment (CVI) and adores music! He is very clever and 'in tune' with his auditory environment; and he learned to say his first word in context through music therapy (see clip above). Read Heidi and my firsthand account of Luka's music therapy and learn more about CVI here:
"Music Therapy: Luka and Sarah's story - By Heidi Zec & Sarah Punch"