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MThNZ Council

Our next meeting is schduled for Sunday 20 February 2022.

If you have any reports, questions or requests to submit prior to this meeting, please email them to info@musictherapy.org.nz by February 11th 2022.

Council Members

Linda Webb, MNZM
Helen Dowthwaite, NZRMTh
Rachel Austin, NZRMTh
Stephen Guerin

Auckland, NZ

Linda  is our current Elected President and co-opted for Advisory purposes on council.

Key Roles & Responsibilities

  • Secretariat & Governance Portfolio
  • NZSM Representative
  • Financial Portfolio
  • PGG
  • Business Development
  • Advocacy Projects
  • Health and ACI SIG
  • Symposium Committee
  • Funding
  • Strategic Planning

Linda is a music educator, researcher and advocate, inaugural Chair Advisory Group for the Masters of Music Therapy, Linda has a wealth of experience in NFP governance & leadership roles in New Zealand.  Email:

president@musictherapy.org.nz & Governance

South Auckland/Waikato

Helen  is our current Elected Council Chairperson.

Key Roles & Responsibilities

  • Secretariat & Governance Portfolio
  • Financial Portfolio
  • Business Development
  • NZRMTh Standards of Practice and Code of Ethics Portfolio
  • Private Practice SIG
  • PR, Marketing and Communications
  • MusT Editor
  • NZJMT Advisory Board

Helen has been a NZRMTh since 2012, she has worked in Private Practice, Palliative Care & Dementia Settings. She has a  experience in business and clinical management.

Email: helen@musictherapy.org.nz

Wellington

Rachel is an Elected NZRMTH member of Council. since 2019.

Key Roles & Responsibilities

  • PGG Chairperson
  • Student and New Graduate Liaison
  • Private Practice SIG
  •  Assistant MusT Editor
  • Hugo Trust Video Project Portfolio

Rachel Graduated in 2020 as a mature student.  She is a former primary & early childhood educator; has experience in not for profit & volunteer organisations; church governance. Rachel works in  Paediatric music therapy.  Private practice with young people with learning difficulties or ADHD & older people in residential care

Email: rachel@musictherapy.org.nz

Christchurch & Auckland, NZ

Stephen is a co-opted member of the Council, as a lay member for a special purpose.

Key Roles & Responsibilities

  • Secretariat & Governance Portfolio
  • Financial Portfolio
  • I.T & Digital Portfolio

Music & visual art, executive governance & company director, Board member Northern Netball & Mystics,  Institute of Directors & Leadership NZ, business & rural networks incl local iwi, health & safety & wellness, CEO, chartered accountant, banking, finance, investment, superannuation fund mgmt., restructuring & strategic planning, IT

Email: stephen@musictherapy.org.nz

Ella Polczyk-Przybyla
Katie Pureti
Andrew Tierney
Jasmine Tietjens

ella@musictherapy.org.nz

katie@musictherapy.org.nz

andrew@musictherapy.org.nz

jasmine@musictherapy.org.nz

AGM minutes

  • Draft AGM minutes 2021
  • AGM 2020
  • AGM 2019
  • AGM 2018
Music Therapy has not only brought our daughter great improvements in motor planning, finger strength, communication and attention span, it has brought her great joy as well. There is no place she would rather be than in a room making music.
John and Emma - Hamilton, NZ
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.”
Family Member - Hamilton, NZ
Family Member - Hamilton, NZ
“We feel privileged to be part of these groups and to witness the transformation that these sessions bring about…extremely moving and powerful…Music Therapy is priceless”.
Staff Member
Staff Member
“Every time I come to the house, David is ready to get in the car and go to Music Therapy with Shari."
Support Person
"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."
Family Member
"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”
Justine SENCO Newtown School

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