Talk’n’Tunes
Creative Therapy Adelaide
- Service type:
- Program
- Support category:
- group child support
- Primary AEDC domain:
- communication skills and general knowledge
- Secondary AEDC domains:
- social competence
- emotional maturity
- language and cognitive skills
- Delivery location:
- Eastern Adelaide
- Northern Adelaide
- Southern Adelaide
- Western Adelaide
- Adelaide Hills
- Murray and Mallee
- Barossa
- Fleurieu and Kangaroo Island
- Delivery mode:
- in-person
- online live
- hybrid
- Program delivery:
- by supplier staff to groups of children, families or educators
- Tiered intervention:
- tier 2 targeted for specific cohorts or small groups
- Cost:
- moderate ($200-$2000 per person/item/hour)
Description
Talk’n’Tunes is an evidence-based group program for preschoolers, led by a registered music therapist and a speech pathologist working together to create engaging, live music experiences. Children participate in singing, instrument play, and movement activities that build communication, language and social skills. The program is structured so all children—including those needing extra support—can join in and benefit. Through these interactive sessions, children learn to understand and manage their emotions, build social connections and develop independence. The blend of music therapy and speech therapy approaches, helps children grow their vocabulary, listening and play skills, while also encouraging attention, focus and curiosity for literacy and numeracy. Educators are supported with practical strategies to build children’s emotional maturity, social competence and communication in the setting. Talk’n’Tunes offers a joyful, responsive approach that helps every preschooler thrive through music. Expected outcomes for this program are:
- communication and general knowledge
- language and cognitive skills
- social competence
- emotional maturity. For more information on the program, visit: https://www.creativetherapyadelaide.com.au/ecei-group-program/
How this is delivered
The program is delivered in-person, or online over 10 sessions. This specialised music therapy and speech pathology program for children can be delivered weekly or fortnightly in blocks, for groups of up to 12 children.
Cost
This program is delivered for $388 per session. If travel to a site is required, it will be charged at $194 per hour.
Contact the provider
Contact name: Natalie Oliveri
Contact email: info@creativetherapyadelaide.com.au
Contact phone: (08) 7080 4618
Contact website: https://www.creativetherapyadelaide.com.au
About the organisation
Creative Therapy Adelaide, based in Torrensville, is an NDIS-registered provider for Early Childhood Early Intervention and therapy supports. The team offers speech therapy and music therapy, using live music to support children’s development in communication, motor and social skills. As a child-safe organisation, Creative Therapy Adelaide partners with early learning environments, working with educators and support teams to help children achieve meaningful outcomes.