The Evidence Bank
“What difference does music therapy make to peoples’ lives?”
Music Therapy in Aged Care
The Golden Stave Music Therapy Centre opened in November and became fully operational early in At the beginning the Centre was staffed by part-time music therapists and clinical work was focused on developmental disability with children and adults of all ages As staffing levels increased and the work was consolidated new areas of clinical practice opened up including work with groups of older people many with dementia from The following is an overview of some of the experiences and findings from Centre programs between
Testimonials
Music Therapy has the ability to transform lives. Read the testimonials of parents, carers, teachers and disability workers who have seen first-hand the impact music therapy can have…..
I truly believe that Erin s music therapy was responsible for the success of her health physical and cognitive improvements I have had this noted in her clinical notes and explained her therapy to the myriad of her doctors We still have a way to go but the improvements are still happening inch by inch If you were to meet Erin
Case studies
We have the pleasure of working with many clients with extraordinarily varying abilities and needs. It is extremely rewarding to see the lives of our clients being transformed as they progress in the therapy. Some of our clients include -
Music for Team Building
Music can affect our emotions, alleviate stress, motivate and relax. Over the years it has been successfully used as a therapy – a way to reach beyond barriers of isolation and disadvantage caused by illness, disability and other circumstances. More recently music has been employed in the corporate world as a medium for team building.
“Music for Team Building” is a group interaction using live music. It is very suitable for inclusion in a conference or integrated as a workshop into team building / staff development days. The length can vary from 30 minutes to 2 hours.
How to refer someone
If you have a client or loved one whom you think could benefit from music therapy, please contact the Centre via one of the following -
Training & Education
Nordoff-Robbins Music Therapy works in partnership with the University of Western Sydney, to train the next generation of music therapists. Students complete the Master of Creative Music Therapy a two-year, full-time course much of which is conducted from Australia’s only purpose-built Music Therapy Centre, on the Penrith Campus of the University of Western Sydney at Kingswood.