Sally Sara: Art and music therapists say they're in crisis mode due to federal government funding reforms. Kathleen Ferguson: Monica Zidar says her industry is self-regulated, but that it mirrors the framework set by allied health professions such as physiotherapists. Kathleen Ferguson: Monica Zidar says music therapy has a wide range of benefits. Kathleen Ferguson: Trinity Ford from advocacy group …
Music therapy is the highlight of four-year-old Kai Wall's week. "While art and music therapy remain permissible, they do not meet the evidentiary standards required to be classified as a 'therapy' under the definition of NDIS supports," it said. "Participants who have art or music therapy stated in their plan, because it is reasonable and necessary and based on evidence …