Music is said to have a healing power and that is true for six-year-old Sophie who accessed music therapy during treatment for acute lymphoblastic leukaemia. 
Now there is a push to better grow and support Music Therapy in Australia with the service one of the few allied health professions that is not covered by Medicare.

Calls to grow support for music therapy

Creative Care : Episode 5 :: Building Resilient Communities with Andy MacDonald

This episode addresses the importance of community building as a protective factor against isolation and risk of addiction with guitarist and music therapist Andy MacDonald. Music featured in this episode was composed by Andy MacDonald.

​​Andy MacDonald is an improvising musician, composer and a Certified Music Therapist. As a healthcare professional, Andy has experience in mental health, geriatrics, and addictions services. His mission is rooted in helping individuals, families, and communities unlock their full health and well-being potential through music-based activities, including improvisation, songwriting, and mindful listening.

For more information on Andy, and to listen to his music, see:
andy-macdonald.ca/
andymacdonaldmusic.ca/
andymacdonald.bandcamp.com/

Acknowledgements

Hosted by Louise Campbell, this podcast was recorded at ELAN’s Community Digital Arts Hub, with mixing by Tyler Rauman and editing by Ariel Piermont. Music featured on this podcast was composed, performed and produced by Louise Campbell. To listen to the complete works, click here: https://redshiftmusicsociety.bandcamp.com/album/sources.

The Creative Care podcast is funded by the Government of Quebec’s Secrétariat aux relations avec les Québécois d'expression anglaise, and managed by the Community Health & Social Services Network (CHSSN). The views expressed herein are based on the experience and professional training of each guest, and supported by information on mental health and wellbeing that were current at the time of recording in March 2024. These views do not necessarily represent the views of ELAN or CHSSN.

Creative Care : Episode 5 :: Building Resilient Communities with Andy MacDonald

Host Sue Shilling speaks to Emily and Laura Gaffney about their work in the special needs community as a music therapist and disability navigator.

05/14/24 Emily & Laura Gaffney

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