Important update: NDIA announces review of music and art therapy funding.
On 14 December 2024, the NDIA announced an independent review to assess how music and art therapies are funded under the NDIS. The review will examine the effectiveness of these therapies, the qualifications of practitioners, and appropriate pricing. Current arrangements will remain in place until the review is completed, with no changes expected until 2025. This means you can continue your sessions as usual for now. Leap in! will keep you updated with any new information as it becomes available. This story was first published on 10 December, 2024. In light of the 14 December update from the NDIA, the changes to the pricing guidelines outlined below have been paused. People on the NDIS can continue to access music and art therapies at the current price. Recent announcements about changes to how the NDIS funds music and art therapy have raised concerns among many of our Members. We understand these therapies play a vital role in the lives of many people with disability. In this update, we’ll explain what’s changing, why and how it might affect you. What’s changing? Here’s a summary of the key points: You can still access music and art therapy through the NDIS, but the operational
