Music Health Australia is a collective of people who provide music and health services to benefit individuals, and communities. A socio-ecological approach is used; which means that we consider broad perspectives and tailor creative solutions to people in particular environments. Problem solving, innovation and development of services is encouraged.
Mission Statement
1. The aim is for Music Health, a state of complete mental, physical and social well-being in relation to music, not merely the absence of disease or infirmity.
2. We explore and use music to make a difference in people’s lives, and consider how mankind can benefit from music experience, especially from a holistic perspective.
Service Provision
The primary role of Music Health Australia is to provide professional music and health services. Members of the network currently provide services in the areas of occupational therapy, community music, music performance, education workshops and consultancy, music without borders, health promotion, and singing/choirs for good health.
This can involve direct service provision to individuals and communities, or educational workshops and consultancy. Fees are charged for workshops and consultation. Some services are covered by health insurance schemes, Medicare or other funding programs. Rates vary according to the nature of the service provided and the location. Service request form
General guidelines to fee structure from 1 July, 2009 to 30 June, 2010:
90 per hour Occupational therapy assessment and consultations
60 per hour Reports
60 per hour Music services - individual
120 per hour Music services - group (cost may be shared amongst partipants)
120 per hour Workshops (fee negotiated according to size of group and number of facilitators required)
45 per session Standard consultation at Music Health clinic
30 per hour Travel outside 10 km radius, plus $0.60 per kilometre.
No charge for first 30 mins speaking to community groups - but depends on availability of speakers and location. Travel allowance may apply.
Collegiate Network
Music Health Australia supports a social network of music and health professionals around Australia. We draw on each other's knowledge and expertise to deal with issues that are raised by individuals or communities. If you would like to join the Music Health e-mail group, please register your interest. The mailgroup is for members, but everyone can contribute to the regional round-up forum. Resource information about events is provided on the home page and there are futher details about job opportunities, funding, partnerships, conferences, research findings, and resources on the 'News and Events' page of this website.
Through Music Health Australia we support the development of excellence in Music Health practice by supporting service providers and facilitating continuous improvement. Inter-professional cooperation is essential for problem-solving complex issues, so we encourage partnerships and effective place-based planning.
Annual membership fees: (payable by 30 September each year)
General member $50
Student member $30 (provide photocopy of student card)
Corporate membership: $200 (group membership)
Members can apply to advertise on the 'contact us' page of this website.
Service provider advertisment on website $20 per month or $150 per year.
Membership fees are reduced in 3 month intervals for people who join up throughout the year (75% for 9 months; 50% for 6 months; 25% for 3 months).
Payment can be made through direct deposit to: Bendigo Bank, Ipswich
BSB: 633-000 Account: 135066041 Sandra Kirkwood ABN: 16 254 093 301
Please indicate your name in the notes section when making the transaction.
If you require an invoice or receipt, please advise when making payment.
Advisory Panel
A panel of Advisers has been established to assist with enquiries and provide resource information in particular service areas. The advisory panel details and some service providers are listed at Contact Us.
Marketing consortium
Music Health Australia has potential to negotiate special discounts for members on goods and services through collective bargaining and/or trade exchange. Please make suggestions.
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This website provides details about Music Health services and resources that have been supplied through national inter-disciplinary link-up. The quality of services is reviewed continuously through publishing first-hand accounts and providing news and information about the latest research and developments. We invite you to submit articles for possible inclusion on the website. The aim is to facilitate networking and sharing information between people who support music development and health and well-being.
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Allegiances, Quality standards and Privacy
Music Health Australia is a service that is independent of music, health and tertiary institutions. Service providers have personal responsibility for meeting the competency standards, privacy policy, and code of ethics of their respective professions.
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Consumer Review - Feedback
People who have used Music Health services are invited to send in feedback and stories about their experiences - positive and negative. This feedback is important for service development and continuous quality improvement. Feedback can be posted at the Regional Round-up forum under the 'feedback' category. There are also feedback boxes on most web pages. A review of services is usually conducted each year.
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Donations
If you would like to assist Music Health Australia as a volunteer, or through financial support donations, please email or complete the form below.
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Music Health Australia is a registered business (BN20926406) and trademark registered in Australia (no. 1264592).
Concepts and article by Sandra Kirkwood, 24 September 2008, updated 24 Oct 2009.
© Sandra Kirkwood, 2008
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