The latest on NDIS art and music therapy funding.
An independent review, led by Dr Stephen Duckett, has provided new guidance on pricing, qualifications and how art and music therapy will be delivered in the future. The review confirmed that art and music therapy can be beneficial when delivered by qualified professionals and directly linked to a participant’s disability-related needs and goals. Here’s what we know so far. What the review looked at. The review considered: Whether art and music therapy are effective and beneficial for people with disability The qualifications therapists should hold How much the NDIS should pay for these therapies How to make sure people on the NDIS are supported by the right people in the right way. More than 600 people with disability, families, carers and providers contributed their experiences. Key changes coming in November 2025. The NDIA accepted all 15 recommendations from the review that apply to the NDIS. The biggest changes are: New price limit. From 24 November 2025, the maximum hourly rate will be $156.16. This aligns with counselling services and replaces the old rate of $193.99. Qualified therapists only. Art therapy must be delivered by therapists registered with the Australian, New Zealand and Asian Creative Arts Therapy Association (ANZACATA). Music therapy
