Cost
$ 260 | $ 200 student concession
Course Registration
BOOK NOWTime & Date
03/06/2025 9:00 am - 3:30 pm
Venue
Giant Steps Melbourne
11 Malmsbury Street, Kew VIC 3101
Course Description
Registered Music Therapists and music therapy students are invited to attend our full-day workshop at Giant Steps Sydney, where we will share some of the rich knowledge and practical music
Course Description
Registered Music Therapists and music therapy students are invited to attend our full-day workshop at Giant Steps Sydney, where we will share some of the rich knowledge and practical music resources developed by the music therapy team to engage autistic students.
Coming from the school context, we will examine the advantages and challenges of working with individuals and groups, the crucial role of support staff in music sessions and how collaboration can maximise confidence in supporting students. Current research from neurology, psychology and music therapy will be discussed, along with how it informs our practice and enables advocacy for our work. We will also look at programming considerations including assessment strategies, goal setting, and decision making around equipment purchases.
Our presenters will share a practical range of songs, instrumental activities and dances specifically designed to target a range of individual and group goals. There will also be the opportunity, under the guidance of the facilitators, to create a resource for your own work.
This will be a hands-on workshop, so come along expecting to sing, play, move and groove!
This day will earn 6 CPD points, and certificates will be sent by email after the course.
Presenter(s) for this Course
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Bronte Arns
Bronte Arns
Bachelor of Arts (Music) (University of Sydney)
Post-Graduate Diploma of Music Therapy (University of Technology Sydney)
Masters of Music (Research) (University of Melbourne)Bronte Arns is the National Director of Music Therapy for Giant Steps Australia and has been leading music programs in the school since 2003. Her recent research focused on transdisciplinary practice and how music therapists share information across discipline boundaries. She is passionate about empowering others to use music to support the engagement, regulation and wellbeing of neuro-diverse students in schools.
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Daming Tan
Daming Tan
Bachelor of Music Performance (University of Melbourne)
Master of Music Therapy (University of Melbourne)Daming Tan is the lead music therapist at Giant Steps Melbourne. He works with autistic students of all ages with diverse needs, and with Adult Autism Services. Daming has a huge passion for working within a transdisciplinary team, integrating fun and engaging music activities to enhance learning experiences in the school environment.
Venue Accessibility
Building
Ramp or level access
Parking
Available close by
Toilets
Available in the building or nearby
Enquiries
The Autism Hub professional learning courses aim to increase participants knowledge and confidence to best support the learning of autistic children and adults.
For enquiries specific to this course please contact autismhub@giantsteps.net.au
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