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Are Music Therapy and Art Therapy Recognised by NDIS?
Yes! The National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) recognises Music Therapy and Art Therapy as approved supports and lists them under the support cluster of “Capacity Building – Improved Daily Living” for NDIS participants.
Music Therapy is funded under NDIS using Capacity Building: Improved Daily Living, line item – “15_615_0128_1_3 Assessment Recommendation Therapy or Training – Music Therapist” or “15_615_0118_1 _3 – Early Childhood Intervention Professional – Music Therapist” (under 9 years old).
Art Therapy is funded under NDIS using Capacity Building: Improved Daily Living, line item – “15_610_0128_1_3 Assessment Recommendation Therapy or Training – Art Therapist” or “15_610_0118_1 _3 Early Childhood Intervention Professional – Art Therapist” (under 9 years old).
Due to an internal review at NDIS, there is a lot of confusion around whether Music Therapy and Art Therapy are still considered NDIS funded supports. The NDIS have conducted an independent review into funding for Music Therapy and Art Therapy, and NDIS participants are allowed to continue to access Music Therapy and Art Therapy until new operational guidance is published later this year. This review was not considering whether Music Therapy and Art Therapy will remain approved NDIS supports, but rather their effectiveness and appropriate price levels.
Regardless of the review findings, Music Therapy and Art Therapy will remain part of the NDIS for eligible participants.
You can find the latest statement from NDIA at their website.
How Do I Access Music Therapy and Art Therapy through my NDIS Plan?
Under the NDIS music therapy and art therapy are provided as an allied health service, in the same way as speech therapy, occupational therapy, and physiotherapy. If you have funding under the category of Capacity Building – Improved Daily Living, you may choose to use that funding for music or art therapy.
Under the NDIS, music therapy and art therapy can be provided to assist you to apply your functional skills to improve participation and independence in daily, practical activities in areas such as language and communication, personal care, mobility and movement, interpersonal interactions and community living. It is important to show how music therapy and art therapy are ‘reasonable and necessary’ supports for you and how they will help you reach your goals.
NDIS Provider Requirements for Registered Music Therapists (RMTs) and Registered Art Therapists (AThR)
To be eligible for registration as a provider, a music therapist or art therapist must be able to provide evidence of their qualifications and relevant registrations (with the Australian Music Therapy Association – AMTA, or Australian, New Zealand and Asian Creative Arts Therapies Association – ANZACATA), and be able to demonstrate that they have ongoing professional/clinician supervision and development in place.
They must also be able to demonstrate capacity requirements including facilities and equipment suitable for service delivery, a National Police Check and a Working with Children/Vulnerable people check.
Refer to pages 90-95 of the NDIS Pricing Arrangements and Price Limits 2025-26 v1.0 (published 17/06/2025) for more information.
At Newcastle Music & Art Therapy, we’re all about creating a space where everyone feels welcome and valued. We are a neuroaffirming practice, proudly support people with disabilities, LGBTQIA+ folks, and Indigenous peoples.
It’s important to us that everyone feels included, heard and seen. We’re here to break down barriers, celebrate our differences, and make sure everyone can be themselves and shine.
Newcastle Music & Art Therapy operates on Awabakal country. We acknowledge the Awabakal people as the traditional custodians of the Warners Bay region and pay our respects to Awabakal elders past and present.
We are committed to a positive future for the Aboriginal community.
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16/363 Hillsborough Road
Warners Bay NSW 2282