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Beyond the Notes: Music, Connection and Social Participation in Mental Health Recovery

How music therapy may support communication, relationships and social engagement for adults with mental health diagnoses For many adults living…

Music Therapy

Beyond the Notes: Supporting Communication Through AAC and Music Therapy

Explore how Registered Music Therapists may use music to support AAC access, communication, choice-making and self-expression within person-centred therapy.

Groups

Beyond the Notes: Finding Their Rhythm

For some young people, disengaging from school is part of a much bigger picture. Mental health challenges, neurodivergence, difficult life experiences,…

A group of early childhood educators sitting in a circle, some with ukuleles, engaging in professional development

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From Professional Development to Practice Change

Discover how My Cubby House Early Learning partnered with QPAH to improve educator confidence, strengthen co-regulation practices and embed music-based…

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July is Disability Pride Month

July marks Disability Pride Month, a time to celebrate the history, achievements and vibrant culture of the disability community. This month…

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NDIS Support

Unexpected NDIA calls: how families can be prepared

More families are telling us about unexpected calls from the NDIA that can feel informal at first, but quickly become…

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Supporting Your Voice: Making a Submission to the Senate Inquiry into the NDIS Amendment Bill 2026

Update QPAH has now lodged its submission to the Senate Community Affairs Committee inquiry into the NDIS Amendment (Securing the…

A smiling young boy with Down’s syndrome plays a small guitar, while a woman beside him, also smiling, holds a guitar. Surrounded by colourful blocks, they enjoy music therapy NDIS together in their cosy living room.

Music Therapy

World Music Therapy Week 2026

How Music Therapy Supports Connection, Communication and Wellbeing Each year from 10–15 April, we celebrate World Music Therapy Week –…

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Medicare Expansion: Speech Therapy

Medicare Rebate Expansion: Early Intervention – Speech and Sound Disorders Medicare Expansion Means More Speech Therapy Support for Children and…