EveryKid
Music Therapy
in Parramatta.
Supporting your child or teenager to build communication, regulation and confidence through music-based therapy in Parramatta.
Complete care
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Built for kids
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Play-based
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What is Music Therapy?
Music therapy uses rhythm, melody, song and sound as clinical tools to target specific developmental and therapeutic goals. Sessions are led by Registered Music Therapists (RMTs) who are trained and registered with the Australian Music Therapy Association (AMTA).
What makes music therapy so effective is what happens in the brain during musical engagement. Rhythm activates the motor and language systems simultaneously. Melody provides a predictable, safe structure that makes social engagement feel less overwhelming. And music’s emotional qualities give children a way to process and express feelings that words alone can’t always reach.
At EveryKid, every session is purposeful and tailored to your child. Here’s what our therapists are targeting beneath the surface:
Rhythmic entrainment
A steady, grounding beat helps your child find physical rhythm. At home, you might notice steadier coordination and more fluid movement.
Auditory grounding
Specific frequencies and sounds help prime the nervous system to filter background noise more effectively. Environments that once felt overwhelming can start to feel more manageable.
Melodic intonation
Rhythm and melody build a musical pathway into communication, particularly useful for children whose speech feels blocked or effortful. Frustration often lifts as new pathways open up.
Pattern recognition
Musical structures build the cognitive skills involved in turn-taking, following multi-step instructions and sustaining attention, all things that carry directly into the classroom.
Music has a unique ability to help children connect, express themselves and develop new skills. At EveryKid, our paediatric music therapy services use the power of music to support communication, emotional regulation and social development in a way that's engaging, meaningful and tailored to each child.
Led by Registered Music Therapists, our evidence-based sessions go beyond simply playing instruments or singing songs. Through rhythm, melody and creative activities, we help children build confidence, explore new ways to communicate and work towards their individual developmental goals.
Based in Parramatta, we welcome children and teenagers from across Western Sydney, with no referral needed to get started.
Who We Support
Music therapy at EveryKid is suitable for children and teenagers from birth through to 18. It’s particularly well suited to children who:
Have communication delays, speech difficulties or are non-verbal
Struggle with emotional regulation, transitions or unexpected change
Have autism and respond well to predictable, structured environments
Find traditional therapy formats difficult to engage with
Are building towards AAC and would benefit from a musical pathway into communication
Experience sensory processing differences, particularly around sound
Need support with attention, turn-taking or social interaction
Music therapy works especially well as a complement to other supports. Our music therapists collaborate closely with our paediatric speech therapy team, sharing progress notes so the two approaches build on each other rather than working in parallel.
For children also seeing our paediatric occupational therapy team, there’s significant overlap in sensory regulation goals that both therapists can coordinate around.
Signs Your Child May Benefit From Music Therapy
It might be worth exploring music therapy near you if your child:
Has limited or no verbal communication
Responds strongly to music, rhythm or sound even when other engagement is difficult
Struggles to regulate emotions or manage transitions
Has difficulty with social interaction or joint attention
Finds traditional therapy sessions hard to engage with or sustain
Is working on communication goals in speech therapy and needs a different avenue
Has autism, a developmental delay, or a neurological condition affecting communication or regulation
If you’re not sure whether music therapy’s a good fit, give us a call and we’ll help you think it through.
Conditions We Treat
Our music therapists work with children across a wide range of presentations, including:
Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD)
Speech and language delays
Childhood Apraxia of Speech (CAS)
Gestalt Language Processing
Emotional and behavioural regulation difficulties
Anxiety and trauma-related presentations
Developmental delays
Cerebral Palsy
Down Syndrome
Acquired brain injury
Sensory processing difficulties
Social communication challenges
ADHD and attention difficulties
For children who respond to creative expression more broadly, art therapy for kids is worth exploring alongside music therapy as a complementary approach for emotional processing and self-expression.
How to Get Started
1. Reach out to our team
Call us on 0404 939 490 or email hello@everykid.com.au. Our admin team will talk through your child’s needs and help you figure out whether music therapy’s the right fit. No referral needed.
2. Initial consultation
Your first session gives your child’s music therapist a chance to get to know them, observe how they engage with sound and music, and start building a relationship. You’ll come away with a clear picture of what the therapy will focus on and why.
3. Build a plan together
From there, your therapist will design a program around your child’s specific goals. Sessions are individual by default, but our school holiday group programs also offer a social, music-based setting for children who’d benefit from peer connection alongside their individual work.
We’re located at 8/142 James Ruse Drive, Parramatta NSW 2150, with on-site parking and easy access from the M4 and Parramatta CBD. We’re open Monday to Friday 7:00am to 6:30pm and Saturday 8:00am to 12:00pm.
Funding Options
EveryKid is a registered NDIS provider (Registration Number: 4-KDF1o1N) and one of the only NDIS music therapy providers in Western Sydney with a dedicated paediatric team.
NDIS: Music therapy is typically funded under Capacity Building: Improved Daily Living or Capacity Building: Increased Social and Community Participation, depending on your child’s goals. We support self-managed and plan-managed participants. If you’re working with a support coordinator, let them know you’re looking for NDIS music therapy delivered by a registered provider in Parramatta, with goals around communication, emotional regulation or social participation.
Private Pay: We welcome families paying privately, with no referral required.
Not sure which funding category applies? Call our team on 0404 939 490 and we’ll help you work it out.
Meet Our Music Therapy Team
Our Registered Music Therapists are warm, creative clinicians who bring genuine expertise to every session. They’re registered with the Australian Music Therapy Association and collaborate day-to-day with our speech, OT and wider therapy team, so your child’s music therapy goals are always connected to the bigger picture.
Mai Rah
Shana
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Mai-rah is a Registered Music Therapist who believes music is for everyone and that everyone has inherent musicality. She received her Bachelor's of Music from Berklee College of Music in Boston, where she discovered her passion for working with kids and creating musical opportunities for children from all walks of life.
Mai-rah uses strengths-based, client-centred interventions tailored to each person’s interests, goals, and unique ways of engaging with the world. She is passionate about fostering moments of connection, creativity, and authentic self-expression through meaningful music-making experiences.
Outside of her work, Mai-rah enjoys song-writing, spending time at the beach, and being with her community. When she's not going that, she's doing anything creative - jewellery making, painting sculpting, you name it!
Ben
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Shana is a Registered Music Therapist who enjoys supporting children and families through creative and engaging music experiences. She uses music to help build communication, emotional regulation and connection in a way that feels safe, playful and meaningful for each child.
Shana values working collaboratively with families and other professionals to support each child’s individual strengths and goals. She believes therapy is most effective when children feel comfortable, curious and free to express themselves.
Outside of work, Shana enjoys spending time in nature and relaxing with a good cup of coffee.
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Ben is a calm and thoughtful Music Therapist who uses music as a powerful tool to support children’s development and emotional wellbeing.
With experience working with children of all ages, he is passionate about helping each child express themselves through creating, listening, and playing music in ways that feel natural and engaging. Ben brings a flexible, client-led approach to his sessions.
Outside of work, Ben enjoys coffee, playing music, and staying active through soccer and basketball.
Common Questions From Parents and Carers
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Music lessons focus on learning an instrument or developing musical skills, while music therapy uses music to support goals such as communication, emotional regulation, attention and social development. Your child doesn't need any musical experience to take part.
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Yes, music therapy can be particularly beneficial for children who are non-verbal or have difficulty communicating through speech. Through rhythm, melody and interactive activities, children can explore different ways to express themselves, connect with others and develop communication skills. Music therapy can also complement AAC and speech therapy goals.
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Music therapy can complement paediatric speech therapy by supporting shared goals such as communication, language development and social interaction. At EveryKid, our therapists work together where appropriate to provide coordinated support tailored to your child's needs.
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Yes, music therapy is an evidence-based approach supported by research into its benefits for communication, social interaction and emotional wellbeing. It can be helpful for children with autism, developmental delays and neurological conditions, although outcomes vary depending on individual needs. Our Registered Music Therapists tailor sessions to each child's goals.
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Music therapy may be funded through the NDIS when delivered by a Registered Music Therapist and aligned with your child's plan goals, available funding and current NDIS funding rules. EveryKid is a registered NDIS provider, and our team can help you understand your options. Call us on 0404 939 490 to discuss your child's funding.
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No, you don't need a referral. Simply contact our team by phone or email, and we'll help you get started.
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Yes, music therapy can work well alongside paediatric occupational therapy, particularly for children working on sensory processing, emotional regulation and coordination. Our therapists can collaborate on shared goals to provide consistent, coordinated support.
Ready to Get Started with Music Therapy in Parramatta?
If you’re looking for music therapy in Parramatta, reach out to our team today. No referral needed.
Call 0404 939 490 or book online and our team will help you find the right fit for your child.
8/142 James Ruse Drive, Parramatta NSW 2150.
On-site parking, easy access from major roads.