Registered Music Therapists available for observational visits 2014 Observation placements are available for people interested in applying for entry to the Master of Music Therapy Course, The University of Melbourne. These Registered Music Therapists (RMTs) have volunteered to offer a short observational visit, typically of around 1 hour. It is a good idea to search these facilities on-‐line and read about the services they offer before you start contacting the RMTs. Please be patient and respectful in your communications, and understand that the times for observation may be extremely limited due to the sensitive nature of the work. The earlier you can organise an observation visit the better – avoid leaving it to just before your audition. We recommend that all applicants visit a music therapist before they apply for the course. On the next page is a report form for your visit. Please give it to the RMT and ask them to complete it and return to the Coordinator of Clinical Training. Name Christie Cula-‐Reid Facility Special information Private Practice Aged Care Belmore School Specialist school for children with physical disabilities and health impairments music7775@gmail.com Megan Spragg spragg.megan.j@edumail.vic.gov.au **July – November only** Mary Perry mraineyperry@gmail.com Bartlett, Felicia Biala Peninsula Early Intervention or Preschool children with developmental delay or disability Nepean School School aged children with physical and multiple disability Able Music Therapy Child & adults with disabilities Monash Health Paediatrics and adult rehabilitation St Paul’s College Children and adolescents with disabilities Peter Mac Paediatric and adolescent oncology Parkland Residential Aged Care Older adults with dementia Royal Children’s Hospital The Royal Children’s Hospital, Melbourne, offers an introductory session to Paediatric Music Therapy 3 times per year. The session runs from 9am -‐ 12.30pm and includes an introduction to music therapy in the paediatric hospital setting, followed by short presentations from RCH music therapists which includes video footage of their work. The sessions for 2014 will be held on April th th th 14 , July 14 and September 15 . For more information or to book in for a session, please contact Beth Dun. or Felicia.Bartlett@ableaustralia.org.au Amy Thomas amy.thomas@monashhealth.org Louise Docherty louise.docherty@villamaria.com.au Megan Goodwin megan.goodwin@petermac.org Sally Banks sebanks@hotmail.com Dun, Beth beth.dun@rch.org.au 1 Brief Report on Applicants Undertaking Music Therapy Observation Name of applicant attending the observation visit: ............................................................ Observation date/s: ............................................................................................................. Name of Facility and RMT: ……………………………………………………………………………………………… 1. Applicant's attitude to clients: 2. Applicant's interactions and communication with clients and staff: 3. Comments on music ability/aptitude if demonstrated: Voice: Instrument: 4. Applicant’s observation skills: 5. Other comments: This report provides confirmation that applicants have observed an RMT. Thank you for being available for observation visits; your time and support is greatly appreciated. Please return to Jason Kenner, jason.kenner@unimelb.edu.au, or post to 151 Barry Street, The University of Melbourne, 3010. 2