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Communication, Regulation & ParticipationMusic can be a powerful tool for supporting communication, emotional regulation, engagement, confidence, and participation across the lifespan.
I work with children, teens, adults, families, and educators to use music intentionally to support everyday functioning, learning, wellbeing, and connection. Services may support:
Sessions are available online across Australia and face-to-face in Brisbane. |
Kindy Uplift Music ProgramUnlike a traditional music incursion, this program combines engaging music experiences for children with practical educator learning.
Educators observe, participate, practise and reflect alongside children, building confidence in strategies they can implement immediately and embed into daily practice. The kids have fun, while educators learn and expand their skillset. Delivered by a Registered Music Therapist, this program supports communication, emotional regulation, inclusion and participation through meaningful music experiences. |
About SarahHi, I’m Sarah, a Registered Music Therapist with a Master of Music Therapy from the University of Queensland and over 17 years' experience working across health, disability, education and community settings, including The Royal Children's Hospital and Monash Health.
Throughout my career, I have supported children, adults and families experiencing a wide range of challenges, including communication difficulties, disability, neurological conditions, emotional regulation challenges, mental health concerns and trauma. Music has a unique ability to support communication, confidence, emotional regulation, participation and connection. My work combines evidence-based music therapy with practical, engaging strategies tailored to each person's strengths, goals and everyday environment. In addition to individual music therapy, I work with early childhood services and educators to build confidence in using music intentionally to support children's learning, regulation, engagement and participation. Whether I am working with a child, an adult, a family, or a team of educators, my goal is to provide meaningful, practical support that helps people thrive in everyday life. |
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. 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 'More' through music therapy (see clip). 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. 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 'More' through music therapy (see clip). 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"