Intuitive Music Therapy

We're pleased to announce that AMTA is now a full member of Mental Health Australia. We are proud to also share and support their vision for mentally healthy people and mentally healthy communities.

AMTA looks forward to adding the unique perspective of registered music therapists to Mental Health Australia’s united voice, which is heard in the development of key national mental health reform priorities.

Our Advocacy Officer, Hannah Halloran, and CEO, Bridgit Hogan RMT, met with MHA's CEO Carolyn Nikoloski this week to discuss our shared priorities and initiatives to improve the lives of people living with mental illnesses through improved and equitable service. We're energised by this collaborative partnership.

To learn more about Mental Health Australia and AMTA's membership, visit the news article on our website:
https://www.austmta.org.au/news-item/16637/amta-partners-with-mental-health-australia

📷 Mental Health Australia logo and Australian Music Therapy Association logo

The NDIS can be difficult to navigate - whether you're a participant, planner or provider.

That's why we've recently published a statement to help provide clarity around music therapy and the NDIS.

In short: music therapy is a therapeutic support under the NDIS. Only registered music therapists who are members of AMTA are qualified to use music as a therapeutic intervention.

AMTA has policies and procedures in place to deal with complaints about people who are not registered music therapists providing 'music therapy'.

Read the statement on our website: https://www.austmta.org.au/news-item/16475/ndis-funded-music-therapists-must-be-amta-registered


📷 A girl in a wheelchair reaches for a guitar, with help from a music therapist. Text: "Explainer: music therapy and the NDIS".

Practice yoga postures, breath and meditation 🧘 with our soothing sound journey and water views at Gunnamatta Pavillion. Love Ky and Renee x

Join us for a weekend either sipping on a warm heart opening cacao, or celebrating with gentle yoga movements all held by the support of healing sound frequencies.
https://odonata.com.au/bookings/

Pure presence and deep listening offers a chance for us to connect with ourselves and also others on a more profound level. Intuitive Music Therapy is a space created where music is the main tool guiding us in many ways.
In music therapy we use music, instruments, voice, movement and fun to develop social communication skills, speech and language skills, fine and gross motor function, self expression, self regulation skills as well as support mental and emotional wellbeing.
Happy World Music Therapy week 2024 (10-15 April)... I'm still celebrating ☺️✨💕

Intuitive Music Therapy
www.intuitivemusictherapy.com

Yesterday, February 12th, was International Epilepsy Day.
There are currently 5 distinct phenotypes of SCN8A-related epilepsy and neurodevelopmental disorders. In plain language, "phenotypes" are the different ways this condition (SCN8A) shows up in people, such as how it affects their body, health, and behavior.
I've been honoured to have worked with clients with SCN8A to support them with music therapy. There are studies that have verified that music therapy can be effective in the treatment of epilepsy. The effectiveness of Mozart music in reducing epileptiform discharges and seizures has been confirmed in different clinical trials, case reports, animal studies and evidence based medicine.
In my experience as a music therapist I have observed my clients relax and settle with more regulated breathing patterns as I have played rhythmic acoustic music to suit their breathing with guitar and singing songs favoured by the client themselves.

Welcoming 2024 with
- Music Therapy
- Sound frequency Therapy
- Workshops and Retreats
plus more...

Merry Christmas and Happy New Year 💖

We raised just over $1000 for the Australian Kookaburra Kids Foundation yesterday at our Community Fundraiser Concert with more donations still coming through 😮
Thank you to everyone who came to watch and support us, we had so much fun 😊

A big thanks to Sea Naturals Choir and all the amazing musicians who performed:
- Luna, Zion, Lily, Bailey
- Brain Candy (kids punk band)
- Poppy
- Bruce
- Elly
- Camryn and Audrey
as well as to our wonderful volunteer musicians Eve, Emily and Jake.

Thank you to our behind the scenes helpers as well. I am feeling grateful to be surrounded by such a wonderful community of people eager to help wherever they can 😊

And thank you to all the businesses who donated raffle prizes Intuitive Music Therapy Odonata - Mind Body Soul Wonder Cronulla Dadirri Massage The Best Little Bookshop In Town Sixsmithcreate Oatley Bay Putt Planet

💕Big thanks to you all 💕
🎶Renée 🎶

Looking forward to our Community Fundraiser Concert Sun Nov 19 with special guests Sea Naturals Choir
Come and join us to raise money for the Kookaburra Kids Foundation.
Community Fundraiser Concert
Donate now:
https://www.givenow.com.au/cr/concertforkookaburrakids?fbclid=IwAR2BQqXZfQfMb9kRA7INrv1ddptexg5eNkaN4kYFN4iVeBPS5OqOPe8RG7g

Australian Kookaburra Kids Foundation

We are back and sending out some love to our community, receive 25% off by entering VIPCACAO when you check out. x
Book via
https://odonata.com.au/courses-workshops/

Sunday 19th Nov

Come and support your local community musicians, all ages and abilities are welcome.

We will be raising funds for the Australian Kookaburra Kids Foundation with a Community fundraiser concert.

All we ask, if you would like to come to our concert instead of buying a ticket, donate however much you want to; www.givenow.com.au/cr/concertforkookaburrakids

A message from Jake, "I am from Manchester in the United Kingdom and I am currently studying my Masters of Creative Music therapy at Western Sydney University. I hope to become a Registered Music Therapist after finishing the course. I can offer music therapy assistance as well as guitar and music production lessons. The reasons behind becoming a music therapist are because of my interest in the fulfilment of helping people whilst being able to harness my passion in music."
Jake is currently helping us out with administration work, therapy assistance and guitar lessons.
Welcome to the team Jake 😊

Invitation for local musicians 🎵🎶
We still have some spots available for performers to come and support our Community fundraiser concert.
All ages and abilities are welcome.
If you or you know anyone who would like to perform their music contact me via [email protected]
See link below for more info https://linktr.ee/intuitivemusictherapy
😊

"There is no right or wrong way to grieve. We all grieve as we have lived." From the book Coping with Grief by Mal Mckissock & Dianne Mckissock. A few months ago I had a young client pass away. It wasn't the first client of mine who had passed away within the last year. It's always a challenge to hear the news. After hearing the news, the next day I walked into a local bookshop and picked up the book Coping with grief and read it within a week.

Recently I have learnt by experience how to support those that are close to me who are experiencing loss of a family member or a loved one.

It is a great reminder to live in the moment from a place of love and to continue wishing others the same.

The photo is of a ceremonial circle I created for myself to sit in a shamanic journey over the weekend to drum and sing while connecting and paying my respects to the land, as well as those close to me, past, present and emerging.

Come and support your local community musicians, all ages and abilities are welcome.

We will be raising funds for the Australian Kookaburra Kids Foundation.

All we ask, if you would like to come to our concert instead of buying a ticket, donate however much you want to; www.givenow.com.au/cr/concertforkookaburrakids

More info to come
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Find your song
Live Online this Sunday 23rd July 10am-12pm
Book now via odonata.com.au/courses-workshops

Let's have some fun and get creative 😊🎶💕
Bring yourself, a journal, a pen, a blanket, comfy clothing and a pillow.
Option to access the recording if you can't make it. Xx

Live Online: Sunday 23rd July 10am - 12pm
Or listen to the recording in your own time.

More info or to book: odonata.com.au/courses-workshops

This looks like a great charity concert to attend 😊🎶

Save the date for our upcoming charity concert held at St Luke’s Anglican Church Miranda on the 19th August 1.15pm.
All profits going to Kids Hope Australia.

Creative Minds workshop for Adults ✨
During this winter solstice ignite your inner spark by making time for you. Join us on a journey inwards as we reflect and explore self expression through creative art materials, voice, guided visualisation and movement.
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Earlybird promo code: SPARK
Valid until 13 June
Book now: odonata.com.au/courses-workshops

I'm looking forward to this Drum and Song 101 master class with
https://www.larisamusic.com/masterclass

https://www.to112.com/blogs/news/the-power-of-sound-528hz

Did you know that John Lennon composed the song 'Imagine' in the frequency of 528Hz (known in this article as the love frequency)?

"This frequency brings transformation and an increased amount of love energy, clarity of mind, awareness, activated creativity, and inner peace. It also has the ability to activate your imagination, intention, and intuition to operate for your highest and best purpose."

In Biofield tuning this frequency is also considered useful for DNA repair as well.

Do you guys know the song 'Imagine' by John Lennon?

There are a few interesting reads on this topic.
https://www.528revolution.com/528-frequency-that-killed-john-lennon-528-frequency/

The Power Of Sound: 528 Hz Can you recall a time when music helped to alter your mood? Maybe you were stressed out so you put on some slow, calming music to ease your mind. Or maybe when you first wake up, you listen to upbeat, funky tunes to help set your intentions for the day. The fact is, music has a profound effect on ou...

Spots are filling fast so don't forget to book in.
We will see you this Saturday 15th April 1:30pm - 3:30pm for our Creative Minds workshop.
Available for 5 - 13 years
Our theme is ✨ Spark ✨ 🎶🎨
So we are looking forward to igniting sparks of magic with you all.
Odonata - Mind Body Soul
Book via odonata.com.au/courses-workshops

Bronwen and I look forward to sharing our Creative Minds workshop with you all this Saturday 15th April 1:30pm-3:30pm.
Book via odonata.com.au/courses-workshops

We wanted to share with you our bloopers video from the most recent promo video you've seen.
We had so many belly laughs making our promo video it's too funny not to share 😆 😊 we hope you enjoy 💕
Odonata - Mind Body Soul BronwenKate Art Intuitive Music Therapy
https://youtu.be/JcX7mwxddPs

Promo Bloopers - Art and Music Workshop Laughter is the best medicine, don't take yourself too seriously.

Great news 🥳 we are now catering for younger kids during this extra special Art and Music workshop.
Want to share this afternoon as a family?
Siblings can come for half the price 😊
Odonata - Mind Body Soul
Book: odonata.com.au/courses-workshops

We are both looking forward to bringing this Art and Music workshop to you, so we are giving you 20% off full price tickets if you book before April 7th.
Odonata - Mind Body Soul
odonata.com.au/courses-workshops
Contact Renee for promo code.
0419123289
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School Holiday workshop 8 -13 years

Creative Minds for kids offers a safe space to freely express through art and music.

Join Bronwen and Renee art
for a fun afternoon using art materials, voice and musical instruments. 🎨🖌️🎶🎹🎸

Odonata - Mind Body Soul
Book: odonata.com.au/courses-workshops