Is music therapy funded under the Support at Home program?

Yes. Music therapy is classified as a Clinical Support under the Support at Home program, which means it is fully funded by the Australian Government. There is no out-of-pocket cost to eligible aged care recipients, regardless of income or assets.

Can a care manager arrange music therapy for a Support at Home client?

Yes. Care managers can contact Resonance Music Therapy directly to discuss including music therapy in a participant's care plan. We provide quotes and liaise with providers directly.

Is music therapy covered by the NDIS?

Yes. Music therapy is funded under the Capacity Building — Improved Daily Living category of the NDIS. Resonance Music Therapy works with self-managed and plan-managed NDIS participants.

Do I need any musical skills to benefit from music therapy?

No musical ability is required. Music therapy is about using music as a tool for connection, expression, and support — not about performance or talent.

What is Neurologic Music Therapy?

Neurologic Music Therapy (NMT) is a specialised, evidence-based approach that uses music to directly support brain function and rehabilitation. It is used for stroke recovery, Parkinson's disease, acquired brain injury, and other neurological conditions.

Terms of Service

These Terms of Service outline the conditions under which Resonance Music Therapy provides music therapy services. By engaging Resonance Music Therapy, you agree to these terms.

About Resonance Music Therapy

Resonance Music Therapy is a sole practitioner music therapy practice operated by Barak Dar-El, Registered Music Therapist (RMT). ABN: 37 764 425 002. Based in Sydney's Eastern Suburbs, New South Wales, Australia.

Contact: info@resonancemusictherapy.com.au | 0498 467 379

Services

Resonance Music Therapy provides individual and group music therapy sessions delivered by a Registered Music Therapist (RMT) registered with the Australian Music Therapy Association (AMTA). Sessions are delivered in the client's home, aged care facility, school, community setting, or other agreed location across Sydney's Eastern Suburbs.

Music therapy is a clinical allied health service. It is not a substitute for medical treatment, psychiatric care, or emergency services.

Service Agreements

Before commencing services, clients or their authorised representatives will be provided with a Service Agreement outlining:

the services to be provided
session frequency, duration, and location
fees and billing arrangements
funding source (NDIS, Support at Home, or private)
consent to collect and use personal information
consent to photography and video (where applicable)

Services will not commence until a signed Service Agreement is in place.

Fees and Payment

Current fees are published on the Music Therapy Fees page. Fees are subject to change with reasonable notice.

NDIS participants: Invoices are issued following each session and submitted to the participant (self-managed) or plan manager (plan-managed) in accordance with NDIS pricing arrangements.

Support at Home participants: Invoices are issued to the participant's registered Support at Home provider following each session, in accordance with Support at Home program guidelines.

Private clients: Invoices are issued following each session. Payment is due within 7 days of the invoice date via bank transfer.

Late payments may incur a follow-up process. Resonance Music Therapy reserves the right to suspend services for accounts that remain unpaid beyond 30 days.

Cancellation and Rescheduling

More than 24 hours notice: No charge
Less than 24 hours notice or no show: Full session fee applies

For aged care clients, cancellations due to hospitalisation or acute health changes will be handled with flexibility and compassion. Please contact us as soon as possible.

Resonance Music Therapy reserves the right to cancel or reschedule sessions due to illness, emergency, or circumstances beyond our control. In such cases, no fee will be charged and an alternative session will be offered.

Participant Rights and Responsibilities

Participants and their representatives have the right to:

receive clear information about the services being provided
provide or withdraw consent at any time
raise concerns or make a complaint without fear of reprisal
change or discontinue services at any time with reasonable notice
access their personal information held by Resonance Music Therapy

Participants and their representatives are expected to:

provide accurate and relevant information to support service delivery
treat the therapist with courtesy and respect
notify Resonance Music Therapy as early as possible of any changes to their circumstances, funding, or care arrangements
ensure a safe environment for sessions held in the home or other private setting

Complaints

If you have a concern about the services provided, please contact Barak Dar-El directly in the first instance:

Email: info@resonancemusictherapy.com.au Phone: 0498 467 379

If your concern is not resolved to your satisfaction, you may contact the relevant external body:

NDIS participants: NDIS Quality and Safeguards Commission — ndiscommission.gov.au or 1800 035 544
Aged care recipients: Aged Care Quality and Safety Commission — agedcarequality.gov.au or 1800 951 822
All clients: Australian Music Therapy Association (AMTA) — austmta.org.au

Professional Standards

Barak Dar-El operates in accordance with:

the AMTA Code of Ethics and Standards of Practice
the Aged Care Quality Standards (for aged care clients)
the NDIS Practice Standards and Code of Conduct (for NDIS clients)
the Australian Privacy Principles under the Privacy Act 1988 (Cth)

Limitation of Liability

Resonance Music Therapy provides services in good faith and in accordance with professional standards. To the extent permitted by law, Resonance Music Therapy is not liable for any indirect or consequential loss arising from the provision of services.

Nothing in these terms limits any rights you may have under Australian Consumer Law.

Changes to These Terms

These terms may be updated from time to time. The current version will always be published on this website. Continued engagement with Resonance Music Therapy following any update constitutes acceptance of the revised terms.