Music Therapy for Children

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Music therapy that’s NDIS funded, evidence-based
and kid approved!

It starts with music. And grows into so much more.

Music therapy helps children build confidence, connection and communication. Sometimes even without using words.

Music can support the skills children need in everyday life. From emotional regulation to taking turns, we create sessions that feel like play but are grounded in evidence and aligned to NDIS capacity-building goals.

Your child may be exploring sound for the first time or already lighting up when music plays. We meet them where they’re at and help them grow from there.

Sound Expression

Support for all kinds of little humans

As a registered NDIS provider, we support children of all ages and abilities.

Sensory integration

Sensory regulation or sensory processing needs.

DEVELOPMENT

Developmental delays or global developmental concerns.

Communication

Speech or language challenges.

Motor coordination

Physical disability or motor coordination challenges.

Emotional Regulation

Emotional regulation or behavioural support needs.

SOCIAL SKILLS

Social or play-based skill development.

Sound Expression

How it works, step by step

We personalise therapy based on your child’s needs, strengths and goals.

  • 1 Initial assessment
    We meet with you and your child to get a full picture of their strengths and needs and observe how they respond in a music therapy setting.
  • 2 Goal setting
    We create an individualised therapy support plan aligned with your child’s NDIS goals (if relevant).
  • 3 Weekly sessions
    Each session is 30, 45 or 60 minutes and may include singing, instrumental play, movement, songwriting or musical games — all chosen to help your child build confidence, connection and capacity.
  • 4 Evaluation
    We regularly review progress and provide updates that align with NDIS reporting and support continued growth.

Therapy that feels
like play (because it is).

Our therapists are AMTA-registered and university-trained. But more than credentials, we bring care, creativity and consistency to every session. We don’t push eye contact or talk when it’s not wanted. We create a space where your child feels safe, seen and supported. Therapy is child-led, strengths-based and neuro-affirming.

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One-on-one sessions

Music therapy sessions take place in our North Ryde clinic and are completely tailored to your child. An individual session might include:

  • Singing or co-creating songs.
  • Instrumental and vocal play.
  • Drumming and movement for regulation.
  • Practising routines using music, to help with everyday tasks like packing a bag or brushing teeth.

We adapt to your child’s energy on the day and share regular updates with you.

If your child is ready
for a group

Some children benefit from peer interaction once they’ve built skills and confidence in individual sessions. Our group music therapy sessions help children develop turn-taking, flexibility, social play and teamwork — all through music.

Voices from the community

“Transitions used to be a daily struggle. Since starting music therapy, she’s calmer and more confident — especially when we use her goodbye song. It’s made such a difference.”

“My son is more confident and relaxed.”

“Not only did it help, but my son took to it like a duck to water.”

“Now we use music as a tool in so many areas of our lives…when we are sad or need to self regulate or when we need to use music as a distraction.”

“Music Therapy turned out to be by far the most beneficial and fun therapy she is getting.”

“My musical expression has been amplified far beyond my initial state of ‘disrepair’. Interaction has crystallised to bring back somewhat near resembling my former competence.”

We’re currently welcoming new families

We offer one-on-one and group sessions. These can be privately funded or via NDIS Capacity Building funding. Limited spots available.

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