Petition Letter Form
Use this form to create a petition letter for your cause.
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I’m writing to you in relation to the announced independent review of NDIS funded music therapy commissioned by the NDIA on 13 December 2024, which will be led by Dr Stephen Duckett AM. I understand the review will be undertaken until mid-March 2025 and I wanted to share my personal experiences and the benefits of music therapy for participants to ensure it remains as a NDIS supported therapy. I understand the review comes after sustained advocacy by the peak body, the Australian Music Therapy Association (AMTA), music therapy professionals and participants opposing a leaked decision by the NDIA in late November to remove music therapy as a NDIS support in the absence of any consultation. Thousands of participants and their families across the country will be impacted by this decision. Therapy supports provide NDIS participants with critical, often life-changing results, through goal-directed, individualised therapy. Music therapy is one of the many allied health professions providing therapy supports in the NDIS, along with occupational therapy and speech therapy. Music therapy is supported by a strong evidence-base and delivers significant functional outcomes for participants. Music therapy professionals registered by the AMTA are Masters-qualified and meet the necessary accreditation requirements. I acknowledge the importance of ensuring the sustainability of the NDIS for future generations. The NDIA has stated for evidence-based therapy to be funded through the Scheme, there needs to be evidence that the therapy helps participants improve or maintain their functional capacity in areas such as language and communication, personal care, mobility, interpersonal interactions and community living. I have experienced first-hand the importance of tailored music therapy programs, delivered by qualified music therapy professionals registered through the AMTA. {Insert example here} Finally, I note the AMTA will be collaborative and provide a submission to support the review, alongside other industry stakeholders. I also hope that Dr Duckett, as part of the review meet with participants, their families and music therapy professionals to hear first-hand the importance of music therapy supports. Yours sincerely,
The purpose of this template is to support music therapy professionals, participants and their families advocate for music therapy to continue to be recognised as a NDIS support following the Duckett review. Please insert your personal story of lived experience, where prompted within the body of the petition below - after Paragraph 6. Please note that AMTA may use part or all of the example you provide in their submission to Dr Duckett and by submitting the form you consent to this.
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