15_615_0118_1_3
Early Childhood Intervention Professional - Music Therapist

Line Item Description

Line item 15_615_0118_1_3 funds evidence-based early childhood intervention delivered by a qualified Registered Music Therapist (RMT) for children with developmental delays or disabilities. Aligned with early childhood intervention frameworks, this support uses music-based therapeutic techniques to build foundational communication, motor skills, emotional regulation, and social engagement.

What Can Be Claimed
* Early Childhood Assessments & Reports: Initial functional assessments, goal setting, and progress reporting tailored to early childhood development.
* Individual & Family Therapy Sessions: Tailored interventions using singing, rhythm, movement, and music-making to foster development and functional capacity.
* Parent & Carer Capacity Building: Coaching parents, family members, and early childhood educators to integrate therapeutic strategies into daily routines at home or childcare.
* Multidisciplinary Collaboration: Joint planning and strategy alignment with key workers and other allied health professionals supporting the child.

Provider & Delivery Requirements
* Qualifications: Delivered by a Registered Music Therapist (RMT) holding an accredited degree in music therapy and registration with the Australian Music Therapy Association.
* Best-Practice Alignment: Must align with early childhood intervention principles, offering family-centred, natural-environment support.
* Excluded Supports: Cannot be claimed for standard music lessons, recreational music groups, or non-individualised therapy kits.