FUNDING
Music Therapy is an allied health profession that is not yet covered by medicare.Â
There are a number of organisations that do fund music therapy sessions, please see below for further information or get in Contact with me to discuss.
NDIS
At MG Music Therapy, I accept patients who are self-managed or plan managed NDIS participants. I service the Casey and surrounding regions of Victoria, a travel charge may be applicable.
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Details related to accessing music therapy through the NDIS:
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Support Category: Capacity Building-Improved Daily Living'
Provider Group: 'Therapeutic Supports' 0128
Support Item Name: Assessment, Recommendation, Therapy And/Or Training (incl.AT) - Other Therapy
Support Item Number: 15_056_0128_1_3
AGED CARE
Clients within aged care facilities are often able to access music therapy through their funding packages. This may be worthwhile exploring this should you believe your loved one may be of benefit. Please get in contact us with further information.
PALLIATIVE CARE
If your child/loved one is palliative there are organisations that will support music therapy including VPPCP.
If your child has a brain tumour, look into the RCD foundation for free in home music therapy sessions.
Challenge also has supportive programs for children with cancer diagnosis'.
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