Music Therapy Through the Support at Home Program

Personalised allied health support delivered in your home to improve memory, mood, connection, and quality of life.

You may already be eligible if you are receiving Support at Home services through My Aged Care.

What is music therapy?

How Support at Home works

How to access music therapy

Who may benefit?

Potential benefits of music therapy

We work alongside your care providers

Not sure if you qualify?

Enquire about music therapy today

Music therapy is an evidence-based allied health service that uses music to support physical, emotional, cognitive, and social wellbeing.

It is a clinical therapy delivered by a qualified music therapist, not recreational music.

It may help support:

• Memory and thinking

• Mood and emotional wellbeing

• Communication and speech

• Mobility and physical engagement

• Social connection and quality of life

Support at Home is a government-funded program delivered through My Aged Care to help older Australians remain living independently at home.

If you are approved through My Aged Care, you may receive a care plan that includes allied health services such as:

• Physiotherapy

• Occupational therapy

• Psychology

• Music therapy

Music therapy can be included when it aligns with your assessed care needs and goals.

Step 1: My Aged Care assessment
You are assessed for Support at Home eligibility.

• Step 2: Care plan development
  Your provider creates a care plan based on your needs.

• Step 3: Music therapy is included (if appropriate)
  Music therapy may be added under restorative care or ongoing support.

• Step 4: Therapy begins at home
  Sessions are delivered in your home tailored to your goals.

Music therapy may support people experiencing:

• Dementia or memory loss

• Depression, anxiety, or loneliness

• Stroke or neurological conditions

• Reduced mobility or frailty

• Communication or speech changes

• Social isolation

• It can also support carers through improved engagement and connection.

• Improve memory and orientation

• Reduce anxiety and agitation

• Support communication and speech

• Encourage movement and mobility

• Increase engagement and motivation

• Improve emotional wellbeing

• Strengthen social connection

TLC Music Therapy collaborates with:

• Support at Home providers

• Case managers

• Allied health professionals

• Families and carers

We contribute specialist input aligned with your care plan.

You may still be eligible if you:

• Are already receiving Support at Home services

• Have been assessed through My Aged Care

• Have a care provider managing your package

• Are a family member or carer seeking support

We can help guide you through the process.

Find out whether music therapy can be included in your Support at Home care plan.

We can:

• Check eligibility

• Liaise with your provider

• Explain funding pathways

• Help you get started