Cost
$ 260 | $ 200 student concession
Course Registration
BOOK NOWTime & Date
13/06/2025 9:00 am - 3:30 pm
Venue
The Autism Training Hub Sydney
Building 21, Suttor Street, Gladesville NSW 2111
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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Lene Jeffrey
Lene Jeffrey
Bachelor of Arts (Design) (First Class Honours) (University of Technology Sydney)
Master of Arts in Music Therapy (University of Technology Sydney)
PhD candidate (Western Sydney University)Lene Jeffrey has supported students of all ages as a Music Therapist at Giant Steps since 2013. She has presented her work on self-reflective music therapy methods, the use of tablets for enhancing the music therapy experience of children with Autism Spectrum Disorder, dance and movement in music therapy and multicultural family-centred practice at national and international conferences, and is a recipient of the ‘Denise Grocke Award for Excellence’.
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Vanessa Lucas
Vanessa Lucas
Bachelor of Creative Arts (Wollongong University)
Master of Arts in Music Therapy (University of Technology Sydney)Vanessa Lucas is a music therapist with 11 years of experience. She has a strong interest in supporting individuals with Autism to have access to community arts-based experiences, collaborating with organisations including the Sydney Opera House, Opera Australia and Bell Shakespeare Theatre. Essential to the success of these initiatives has been building awareness of the needs of individuals with autism to access autism-friendly performances and services. Vanessa has presented at a number of national and international conferences.
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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