On 1 February the NDIS will change how it funds Art and Music Therapy. Art and Music Therapy will be funded as Community Participation instead of Allied Health as it is now.
The NDIS will still fund Art and Music Therapy. This change is one of many that have been rolling out since 3 October 2024.
Learn more on the NDIS website
Everyone has a right to cultural participation under two important documents, check out our Plan for Art | Arts Access Victoria
At AAV our vision is for cultural equity for Deaf and disabled people. We support artists, artsworkers and audiences to fully participate in arts and culture. AAV does not work in the art and music therapy space, but we value the evidence based work of those who do and advocate for further consideration into this important aspect of the NDIS. Please check out Kate Dempsey, CEO of the Aust, NZ and Asia Arts Therapy Association Press release.
