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Update on Music & Art Therapy

  • Writer: Tomika Hillebrand
    Tomika Hillebrand
  • Mar 15
  • 1 min read

Background:

Last year, the NDIA announced that they found there was insufficient evidence to conclude that art and music therapy are effective to maintain or improve functional capacity.


The peak bodies Australia Music Therapy Association and Australian, New Zealand and Asian Creative Arts Therapies Association have criticised the NDIA for failing to consult with them.


Following the backlash, the NDIA commissioned an independent review into the pricing of art and music therapy.


The review will assess:


↪️The review of evidence of effectiveness of art and music therapy for people with disability


↪️Qualifications and registration of music and art practitioners


↪️Pricing of art and music support


Update:

On 14 March 2025, the NDIS released a statement notifying that the independent review into NDIS pricing for music and art supports is being extended.


The review was originally scheduled to conclude in March. However, it has been extended until 17 April 2025.


Importantly, NDIS participants can continue to access music and art therapy through their current arrangements during the review process. Providers can continue to claim at current pricing levels as noted in the NDIS price guides.




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