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50 Years of Music Therapy in Aotearoa, New Zealand

We are very happy to be announcing that as of September 2023, Music Therapy New Zealand is kicking off a year of celebrating 50 years of Music Therapy in Aotearoa, New Zealand.

To honor this siginifcant milestone, we will be rolling out the celebrations over the course of the next 12 months. 

Please keep an eye out on our social media channels over the coming months for the latest events, stories and featured pinoeers that were instrumental in the growth of music therapy in NZ.

 

Photo: Joan Stevens with a young person exploring an autoharp

Music Therapy NZ Conference 2024

Gala and Conference 2024: Looking Back and Moving Forward

Te Whanganui-a-Tara, Wellington

September 13, 14 & 15

Wharewaka Function Centre

with support from Victoria University of Wellington

Please see details below regarding timeline for call of papers and registrations

If you have any queries, please contact the conference convenor conference@musictherapy.org.nz 

Timeline

September 2023
CALL FOR PAPERS
September 2023
November 2023
CALL FOR PAPERS CLOSES
November 2023
April 2024
REGISTRATIONS OPEN
April 2024
June 2024
EARLY BIRD CLOSES
June 2024
August 2024
REGISTRATIONS CLOSE
August 2024
September 2024
CONFERENCE AND GALA
September 2024
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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