For NDIS Participants
Why Work With NDIS Participants?
This is something of a personal matter for me (MOTOWN music school management).
My family and I were on a holiday in Queensland. Walking around, we saw a guy in a wheelchair, desperately thrashing about. Nobody wanted to help him.
I walked up and asked him … “Do you need help?
He said “could you please open my sushi.” His sushi was well wrapped up and he couldn’t open it up. I unwrapped the sushi, placed the opened sushi on his wheelchair tray. Then I asked … “Do you need anything else?” He said “no.”
And that was that. Pretty simple, isn’t it … It doesn't take much to help someone out; no matter how small, I’m clear it made a positive difference to his life!
How We Help out NDIS Participants:
NDIS funding cannot directly be used to cover the cost of art and music activities, however funding can be used for supports to enable participation in art or music activities, just not the cost of the activity itself. This is how we at MOTOWN Music School approach sessions with NDIS Participants.
Think of us as support workers who spend some time talking about and demonstrating music.
If the Participant wants to spend time accessing their instrument of choice, that’s fine. If they want something more technical, we can do that too.
We’ve had great success working with NDIS Participants, focusing on quality of life, fun, and personal growth, as well as music. Our programs are performance-based, encouraging students to interact, express themselves, and achieve new goals.
And yes, it works!
What We Offer:
One to One Sessions with one student and one teacher at our studio in Bentleigh East, VIC 3165, a safe, arty and encouraging environment.
Social interaction outside a participant’s usual circle.
Personal development through creative expression.
A sense of purpose, routine, and achievement.
What We Do Not Offer:
We do not offer Music Therapy or OT, as we are not registered Allied Health professionals.
The Fine Print:
NDIS Access and Billing:
We accept Self-Managed and Plan-Managed NDIS Participants.
Examples of possible Line Item Numbers we could use depending on the Participant’s specific circumstances:
Core Supports – NDIS line item #: 04_104_0125_6_1: Access Community Social and Rec Activities -
Standard - Weekday Daytime
Capacity Building – NDIS line item #: 09_008_0116_6_3 : Innovative Community Participation
Capacity Building – NDIS line item #: 09_011_0125_6_3 Community Participation Activities
Our Invoices Include:
Business name and ABN
Billing date and invoice number
NDIS line item
Hours/dates delivered
Total cost
GST
Contact us to discuss your specific needs.
Some NDIS Participants Who Have Used Our Services.
Stuart Williams
This is Stuart Williams - The Musical Poet - and an NDIS student of mine. For us, it is important to allow NDIS Participants to have a voice.
Stuart has been a student of mine for a number of years now. His amazing results are self evident in the work he has produced. He has come a long way from being a shy introvert, dealing with mental health issues, to composing, producing, recording and releasing his own music.
Stuart now has now published his recordings on Spotify and Soundcloud. Just click on the links (in bold).
Stuart’s image, name and content all used with his permission.
Maurice Victor,
Director,
MOTOWN music school.
As at 16th October, 2023, here is a screenshot of Stuart’s Spotify account dashboard. It's quite amazing to see. Well done Stuart!
Jordan L.
This is Jordan, an NDIS student of mine. It never ceases to amaze me how he manages to remember so many songs and of such a wide range of styles. His favourite group is The Wiggles.
Jordan came to me distressed and unhappy. Generally this is him now… pretty relaxed. Personally, I can say it’s always fun working with him.
He started here on the guitar and has moved on to the drums and now, his favourite, the bass. He is really having fun; you can see it.
Jordan’s image, name and contents are all used with his and hisfamily permission.
Maurice Victor,
Director,
MOTOWN music school.
James A.
Meet James, one of our talented NDIS students! His dedication and passion towards computer music creation is nothing short of awe-inspiring. From mastering intricate software to pouring hours into perfecting each note, James's journey has led him to produce some truly mesmerizing pieces. Keep shining, James!
James’ image, name and contents are all used with has and his family permission.
Maurice Victor,
Director,
MOTOWN music school.