A Music Therapy New Zealand report on music therapy provision in New Zealand

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Claire Molyneux
MA (Music Therapy), PGCertHealSc (Clinical Supervision), BA (Hons), NZ RMTh
Elected member of the Music Therapy New Zealand Council (2013-2016)

Alison Talmage
MMusTher (Hons), MEd, PGCertHealSc (Adv Psychotherapy Practice), PGCertHealSc (Clinical Supervision),BA (Hons), NZ RMTh
Elected member and Chair of Music Therapy New Zealand Council (2014-2016)

Helen McGann
MMusTher, BA (Hons), NZ RMTh
Elected member of Music Therapy New Zealand Council (2012-2015)

Abstract

Music Therapy New Zealand (MThNZ) undertook a survey in 2016 to gather data about current music therapy provision in New Zealand (NZ). The aim was to inform a MThNZ Council¹ strategy to support job creation and the development of music therapy. This article describes the rationale for the survey, the method used, and an overview of the results, focusing specifically on the practice of music therapy in NZ. The invitation to complete the survey was sent out to all New Zealand Registered Music Therapists (RMTh) and a 37.33% response rate was achieved. This survey comes 8 years after a remuneration survey undertaken in 2008 and is a somewhat overdue investigation of the working conditions and variety of music therapy practice in NZ.

Note

MThNZ Council is the board of management and governance for MThNZ.

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John and Emma - Hamilton, NZ

“Yesterday was one of the most rewarding when we had a visit from a Music Therapist. What a great experience. To see a whole group of residents joining in by either singing, requesting, conversing, or ‘playing’ an instrument was a very emotional experience. The communication between residents was great and it was obvious how well they responded…it was brilliant.”

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"My family have been thrilled with Liz’s Music Therapy and her regular reporting. Mum has dementia however I have noticed improvements in her cognitive functioning since she started her sessions with Liz. I know Mum enjoys her music sessions. I have no hesitation in recommending Liz – she has been a huge support in the care of my mother."

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"Thanks Megan. This is all a slice of perfect in a very crazy crazy world. So very glad we have kept this going for A."

“Pip has vast knowledge on how to engage and get results from children in her Music Therapy sessions. Her lessons are motivating and targeted for each individual child. Pip finds the just-right blend between the much needed structure that anchors and regulates our students, while always leaving room for improvisation, exploration, and musical adventures co-created with the students. Her communication with the family and team that supports the child is second to none, taking an interest in using strategies that work within the school/home setting as well as sharing strategies that go well in each session”

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