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?
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
How Support at Home works
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.
How to access music therapy
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.
Who may benefit?
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.
Potential benefits of music therapy
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
We work alongside your care providers
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.
Not sure if you qualify?
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.
Enquire about music therapy today
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
