St. Rita Music Therapy

27/10/2025

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27/10/2025

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26/10/2025

🌿 Mental Health & Music Therapy 💚

🎶 Reduces stress and anxiety
🎶 Improves mood and emotional health
🎶 Boosts confidence and focus
🎶 Strengthens memory and brain function
🎶 Builds connection and teamwork
🎶 Promotes peace and relaxation

✨ Experience the healing power of music. ✨



📞 To learn more, contact us:
📱 0404 561 515
🌐 www.stritamusictherapy.com.au

06/10/2025

Rita Messak RMT contributed to a wonderful piece by SBS Arabic in Melbourne, all about how music therapy can support people living with dementia or Alzheimer’s, especially those who speak English as a second language.

"In these cases, using familiar Arabic songs in therapy sessions can provide comfort, connection, emotional support and many other benefits," said Rita.

Thanks to Rita, her participant Michael Ritchi, journalist Fares Zakhour and Special Broadcasting Service (SBS) Australia for highlighting the evidence-based nature of music therapy and its capacity to improve lives.

🎶 Would you like to hear more about music therapy and how it changes lives? Come along to Inside Music Therapy: A Public Celebration, on 16 October in Melbourne. It's a part of AMTA's 50th celebrations, and everyone is invited to an evening of story and song.
More info: https://www.austmta.org.au/news-and-events/events/inside-music-therapy-a-public-celebration/

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15/09/2025

✨IMPORTANT NEWS✨

On Wednesday, the NDIA released the long awaited review into music and art therapy.

The review was led by experienced health economist Dr Stephen Duckett AM and shaped by input from more than 600 people in the disability community. This included people who access art and music therapy supports, as well as service providers.

The review found that ‘art and music therapies can be life changing for some people with disabilities’.

Read the full review 👇

https://dataresearch.ndis.gov.au/research-and-evaluation/decision-making-access-and-planning/independent-review-art-and-music-supports

12/09/2025

🛑 Media release: AMTA welcomes recognition of music therapy under NDIS but raises concern over price cuts

The Australian Music Therapy Association (AMTA) welcomes the report of the Independent Review of NDIS Funded Music and Art Supports led by Dr Stephen Duckett AM, which:

- reaffirms music therapy as a recognised therapeutic support under the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS)
- confirms that only AMTA-registered music therapists are eligible to deliver music therapy.

This recognition aligns music therapy with other allied health professions such as speech pathology and dietetics, underscoring the profession’s standards and clinical expertise.

However, AMTA is deeply concerned by the pricing cuts announced by the National Disability Insurance Agency (NDIA) upon publication of Dr Duckett’s report.

🔗 Read AMTA's media statement: https://www.austmta.org.au/news-item/20618/media-release-amta-response-to-duckett-report


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10/09/2025

Music therapy is a powerful evidence-based therapy that can change lives.
Three days ago, we recorded a television segment highlighting the evidence-based nature of music therapy, its transformative power, and its capacity to improve lives. The discussion included research evidence, a case study of transformation, and the role of music therapy in supporting individuals with mental health conditions. We also explored the unique benefits of Oriental music—both for people from Middle Eastern backgrounds and for those with a wider interest in this musical tradition.

The segment further highlighted the 50-year celebrations of the Australian Music Therapy Association (AMTA), acknowledging the expertise of highly skilled Registered Music Therapists (RMTs), and recognising the ongoing advocacy and efforts of AMTA in advancing the profession.





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05/08/2025

Music Therapy is about more than just music—it's about growth, healing, and achieving meaningful goals.
At St. Rita Music Therapy, we help individuals use music to develop skills and reach personal milestones that extend beyond the therapy room into everyday life. It's a true honor to witness our clients’ progress and transformation.

Do you have goals you’d like to work toward?
Let music therapy be part of your journey.

📞 Contact us at 0404 561 515 to learn more.
St. Rita Music Therapy — Empowering growth through music.

05/06/2025

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🎶 Music therapy making headlines! We were thrilled to see AMTA members Professor Katrina McFerran RMT and Dr Jason Kenner RMT in the Herald Sun this week, helping the public understand why music does more than just lift our mood – it supports real therapeutic outcomes. 🧠 “Music is wonderfu...

26/05/2025

Music therapy is a powerful tool for healing and emotional support. At St. Rita Music Therapy, we use music to help people of all ages express themselves, reduce stress, improve communication, and find comfort in challenging times. Whether it’s through singing, playing instruments, or simply listening, music has the unique ability to reach people in ways words sometimes can’t.

Want to know more?
Feel free to contact us at 0404 561 515 – we’d love to hear from you!
St. Rita Music Therapy