What is Music Therapy?
Music therapy is an evidence-based allied health profession. It is the intentional and therapeutic use of music by registered music therapists (RMTs) to support people to improve their health, functioning and wellbeing.

Music Therapy provided by an RMT improves health outcomes, experiences and quality of life for people and their carers​.

Evidence shows music therapy improves:​
- Mental health and wellbeing​
- Speech, communication and social skills
- Body movement, coordination and physical function
- Memory, attention and cognitive function​
- Pain management​

Music therapists support people of all ages, abilities and backgrounds.
You don’t need to be musical to take part in or benefit from music therapy.
About the Therapist
Sky Holt-Stuart completed a Bachelor of Music (Contemporary Performance) at JMC Academy followed by a Master of Music Therapy at The University of Melbourne. She is a Registered Music Therapist with the Australian Music Therapy Association, and has experience working with clients across the lifespan in settings such as aged care, disability, hospital and the community. She has predominantly specialised in working with young children and families in the community, facing additional challenges such as disability, mental illness, trauma and children in out of home care. Sky loves to work with families and community, to optimise child development and strengthen relationships.
Helpful Links
About Music Therapy:
https://www.austmta.org.au/about/about-music-therapy/

Who does music therapy help?
https://www.austmta.org.au/about/about-music-therapy/who-does-music-therapy-help/

Music Therapy and the NDIS:
https://www.austmta.org.au/about/about-music-therapy/NDIS/

Disability Evidence Summary 2024:
https://www.austmta.org.au/public/151/files/Website%20general/2024%20AMTA%20Disability%20evidence%20summary.pdf