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Music Therapy

Offering meaningful connection, purpose and support we invite you to experience the power of Music Therapy

ECH resident playing piano in Music Therapy class with ECH employee

The power of music

Music Therapy offers support for treatment of many conditions. Whether you’re recovering from an injury or illness, wanting to improve your speech, lift your mood or find a way to get more enjoyment out of your daily exercises, music therapy can help.

Our Registered Music Therapists use evidence-based music therapy techniques to promote health, functioning and wellbeing.

Music Therapy is an allied health profession delivering services to support physical, cognitive, social and emotional needs across a range of conditions including Dementia, stroke, Parkinson’s Disease, PTSD, anxiety, and sleep difficulties.

Our Registered Music Therapists can work alongside your Physiotherapist, Speech Pathologist or other allied health professionals to tailor a program that meets your individual needs and goals.

Resident enjoying guitar lessons led by ECH employee in Music Therapy Class

How Music Therapy can help

Our Registered Music Therapists provide individually tailored services for a range of concerns including:

  • Providing meaningful social connection: for those who are feeling isolated or have difficulty engaging in activities they previously enjoyed.
  • Supporting your mental wellbeing: communicating through music when words are not enough.
  • Chronic pain management: creating an individualised music-based program to alter the perception of pain as part of your pain management plan.
  • Assist with sleep difficulties: developing individualised music-assisted relaxation programs to help you fall asleep and deal with those pesky early hours wake-ups.
  • Supporting speech difficulties: delivering evidence-based music therapy techniques to improve vocal loudness, speech clarity and expression for those affected by stroke, Parkinson’s Disease or other neurological conditions.
  • Maintaining balance & mobility: using the body’s natural response to synchronise with music & rhythm.

What does Music Therapy involve?

Our Registered Music Therapists will get to know you by discussing music you love and seek to understand your health and wellbeing goals. They will then develop an individualised care plan incorporating Music Therapy techniques to address specific goals.

Therapy sessions can look like:

  • Listening to and talking about music you love and memories they evoke, a deeply therapeutic experience which allows clients to explore experiences of loneliness, grief, ageing, love and connection.
  • Learning or re-learning an instrument to create a sense of purpose and keep the brain active
  • Music-assisted relaxation, through both live and recorded programs, which can reduce stress and anxiety, improve sleep quality, and support overall mental wellbeing.
  • Vocal exercises and singing familiar songs to maintain or improve speech following a stroke or Parkinson’s diagnosis.
  • Moving to music, sometimes with instruments, to improve balance and mobility.
  • Writing songs to reflect on experiences and life stories while enjoying a creative outlet.

You don’t need to be a musician to benefit; you just need a love for music and a willingness to explore its potential.

  • ECH resident playing music in Music Therapy class with ECH employee
  • ECH resident learning guitar in Music Therapy class with ECH employee
  • ECH resident playing piano in Music Therapy class with ECH employee

    Hear from our community

    Music helps Irene regain her independence.

    • After a stroke, Irene was left with a loss of function in the right side of her body, and she began working with a number of ECH allied health professionals.

      Irene’s goal’s included reversing a lip droop caused by the stroke, which she achieved through simple singing exercises.

      She also had a goal to hang clothes on the washing line with her right arm again, and through a music-based activity which involved lifting her arm and clicking a castanet she is now happily hanging out the washing again.

      “When I was younger, I was a professional singer, so being involved in music again makes me feel great and also helps with my overall wellbeing. Music therapy supports me with the exercises and techniques that I do in speech therapy, physiotherapy and neurological rehabilitation sessions.”

      Irene ECH Music Therapy Client

    Wellness Centres

    • A welcoming and supportive space.

      ECH offers Music Therapy at our College Grove, Encore, Henley Beach and Morphett Vale Wellness Centres.

      Our therapists can also provide home visits in Northeast, West and South areas of Adelaide. Contact us to find out more.

      Find a Centre Near You

    FAQs

    Your questions answered.

    • Music Therapy can assist with many conditions including Parkinson’s Disease, dementia, stroke recovery, PTSD, anxiety, and sleep difficulties.

    • No, you don’t need to have any music experience to participate. The therapy is tailored to your preferences and needs, focusing on how music makes you feel and how it could support your goals.

    • Yes, an initial consultation is required for all Wellness services. This allows our specialists to understand your specific needs and create a tailored care plan. Appointments with an ECH Registered Music Therapist are available in ECH Wellness Centres at College Grove, Henley Beach, Morphett Vale and Encore or they can visit you in the comfort of your home.

    • Music Therapy sessions can be attended on a weekly, fortnightly, or monthly basis depending on your needs and funding.

    • Music Therapy is covered by the Support at Home program and the Commonwealth Home Support Programme.

      All services are also available on a self-funded basis.

    Accessing ECH Wellness Services.

    No matter your age, Music Therapy services are available to you on a self-funded basis.

    If you are 65 or over, you may qualify for government funding – through either the Commonwealth Home Support Programme or the Support at Home program – and you may be able to use some of this funding to access this service.

    Call us on 1300 275 324 to speak about your funding options today!

     

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