11/09/2025
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Itβs about time
π¨ πΆ BIG NEWS: Music and art therapists price cap change.
π° Last year, the NDIS tried to put the price from $194 down to $68.
π° From November 24, the price will go to $156.16.
π° This is the same price as counselling.
π§ββοΈ Rules for Therapists
π Therapists must have the right qualifications.
π They must join a professional association.
π What Happened Before
π‘ Many people were upset about the pay cut.
π‘ Parents worried kids might lose therapy.
π‘ Therapists feared their businesses might close.
ποΈ Government Review
π A health expert, Dr Duckett, studied the therapies.
π He found they can help people in the right way.
π The government agreed with his findings.
π How Many Use It
π΅ 7,217 people used music therapy last year.
π¨ 6,788 people used art therapy last year.
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