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NDIS to Continue Covering Music and Art Therapy Costs

However, the price limit for art and music therapy will be cut to $156.16 per hour.
NDIS to Continue Covering Music and Art Therapy Costs
The National Disability Insurance Scheme NDIS logo is seen at the head office in Canberra, June 22, 2022. AAP Image/Mick Tsikas
Monica O’Shea
Monica O’Shea
9/10/2025|Updated: 9/11/2025
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Art and music therapy will continue to be included as part of Australia’s National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) following an independent review.

Stephen Duckett, a leading health economist who led the review, found that music and art therapy could be “effective and beneficial” in certain situations.
Monica O’Shea
Monica O’Shea
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Monica O’Shea is a reporter based in Australia. She previously worked as a reporter for Motley Fool Australia, Daily Mail Australia, and Fairfax Regional Media. She can be reached at monica.o'[email protected]
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