One of our Auckland therapists, Alison Talmage, was awarded one of the Kiwibank Local Hero medals on 26 November. The Kiwibank Local Hero Award recognises a person whose selflessness and determination has made a difference in the community. Ali co-founded CeleBRation Choir ten years ago. The CeleBRation Choir (an initiative of the University of Auckland’s …
Concert to be held on Wednesday 18 December. Please find the invitation attached and details below Date: Wednesday 18 December Time: 10am – 11.30am (followed by morning tea) Venue: The Salvation Army, 853 Colombo Street, Christchurch We would love to see you there if you happen to be in Christchurch on this date.
Today is International Children’s Day! Here at Music Therapy New Zealand we felt this was a good time to share our new video! This has a focus on senior students in a Learning Support Unit (LSU) making big personal gains through participation in group Music Therapy. Starring the awesome students at Rongotai College, Wellington! #InternationalChildrensDay #MusicThearpy #Confidence
Sing together. Unite the world. World Singing Day is the global sing-along for everyone. Each year on the 3rd Saturday in October, people all over the world gather in groups of all sizes to sing all kinds of songs, plus one song that we all sing. Anyone, from shower singers to celebrities, can sing. And that includes …
Will Darbyshire explains how a growing profession is set to expand throughout the regions. Why am I here? One of the first questions people ask me when I mention I’m a music therapist from Australia (after the inevitable “what is music therapy”) is “Why are you living in Hawke’s Bay?” To answer the first, the …
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Last week was Music Therapy Awareness Week, Libby Johns joined Lizzie in studio for a chat and brought along some of her instruments to share with them. Did you know that a stroke victim may loose their ability to speak but they can still sing? Click here to listen to Libby and Lizzies interview!
In conjunction with Music Therapy Week, and with the support of Hugo Charitable Trust, Music Therapy New Zealand proudly presents its new film on neurological choirs. Here members and therapists share the ways in which these choirs help support health and wellbeing in the community. This is part one of a two part series, with …
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If you were unable to catch Dr Daphne Rickson talking to David Morriss live on RNZ Upbeat programme, then click on the link to tune in to their fantastic discussion. Dr Daphne Rickson talked about her Music Therapy research and the general practice and nature of Music Therapy in NZ. Click Here to Tune In!
Pop into Halswell Community Library in Christchurch to check out the informative Music Therapy display. Halswell Community Library are showcasing a range of Music Therapy resources from the Christchurch City Libraries collection during Music Therapy week. Information about Music Therapy will be available. Halswell Community …
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Rachel Foxell talks to Rhema Radio about Music Therapy Week. ‘Put the Beat Back in your Step’ – supporting Mental Health & Wellbeing. Click here to listen in!
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