MusicSpace is an on-going weekly program for people to get involved in music. Anyone can join in at MusicSpace and in particular, we are a welcoming community for people who experience disability or disadvantage in any form. Experienced musicians and Registered Music Therapists support members to follow their interests, whether it is to learn an instrument, sing, write songs, play in a band, perform, record or just hang out with fellow music lovers. Members have the opportunity to develop their creative potential and to make friends along the way. MusicSpace responds to a critical gap in the local music scene.
WHEN: 9.00am until 3.00pm every Thursday during school terms
WHERE: Cloverdale Community Centre - 167 Purnell Road, Corio
WHAT: We aim to support people to pursue their interest in music. The program is always changing to meet the needs and aspirations of the group. If the current schedule below does not support your interest, then please talk to us and we may be able to meet your needs in another way or refer you to another program in the region.
CURRENT SCHEDULE
9.00-10.30 – Hang out and share music with Lachie
10.30-11.00 – Morning tea
11.00-12.00 – ‘Morning Musos’ with Greg
12.00-1.00 – Lunch
1.00-2.30 – Song sharing and performance with Tiffany
2.30-3.00 – Wind down relaxation with Lachie
Seal Halo - an original song and music video created by MusicSpace
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FAQs
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MusicSpace operates from 9.00am until 3.00pm every Thursday during school terms. Some people attend the full day, others come for half a day or just one session.
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Cloverdale Community Centre
167 Purnell Road
Corio 3214 -
Public transport: There is a bus stop 75m from the centre.
Car: There is a carpark at the front of the centre
Taxi: Taxis can do drop-offs and pickups at the front door of the centre.
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Cloverdale Community Centre has a fully accessible toilet with hoist and change table.
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We aim to support people to pursue their interest in music. If the schedule below does not support your interest, then please talk to us and we may be able to meet your needs in another way or refer you to another program in the region.
9.00-10.30 – Hang out and share music with Lachie
10.30-11.00 – Morning tea
11.00-12.00 – ‘Morning Musos’ with Greg
12.00-1.00 – Lunch
1.00-2.30 - Song sharing and performance with Tiffany
2.30-3.00 – Wind down relaxation with Lachie -
Some people come all day, some for half a day, and some for one session.
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Full day: $166.00
Half day: $83.00
One session: $72.00
Other: You may have another idea for your attendance. Please speak to us if this is the case.
NB MusicSpace does not include any personal support needs. If you require a support worker to attend and/or participate, this will need to be sourced and funded separately. -
Many participants use funding from their NDIS package. If MusicSpace will help you achieve your goals, you may be able to use your NDIS core funding from social and community participation.
You may also be able to use TAC funding.
For privately funded attendance, please talk to us about costs and payments.
NB All participants are invoiced per term. This secures your place at MusicSpace, regardless of attendance. We aim to keep fees as low as possible and our costs do not change if you miss a session. Your commitment to per-term payment supports the sustainability of the program for all members of the MusicSpace community.
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MusicSpace does not include a support worker, although we are looking into have someone available for participants who need a second person to use the bathroom. Talk to us if this is your need.
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You can come for three weeks for a free trial to find out if MusicSpace is right for you.
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Fill out the Expression of Interest form below and Mel Murphy (MusicSpace Project Manager) will give you a call to answer any questions, find out your needs and arrange a start time and day.
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Bluebird Foundation is an organisation that supports arts access in Geelong. They support many different kinds of creative arts programs. MusicSpace is just one of those programs. Bron Lawson is the Bluebird Foundation Program Manager and will liaise with you around invoicing and accounts. Mel Murphy coordinates MusicSpace and will liaise with you about your participation at the program.
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Yes. Mel Murphy is a registered music therapist and allied health professional. She can write reports about your participation at MusicSpace to support further funding if this is your wish.
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MusicSpace actively nurtures and promotes a culture where everyone is treated with respect and dignity. All members of the MusicSpace community should expect to feel safe and respected at all times and to have any complaints responded to promptly and appropriately.
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Do you need to communicate with someone at MusicSpace but are not sure how to get in touch?
The ‘Communication at MusicSpace’ guide has all the answers…
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MusicSpace is not a music therapy program; however, it is facilitated by registered music therapists who draw on their professional expertise to support participants in reaching their creative potential. Through music-making, MusicSpace may foster growth in areas such as social connection, communication, emotional regulation, cognition and attention, and physical skills.
Further information may be found in this booklet from the Australia Music Therapy Association:
DOWNLOAD AMTA DISABILITY EVIDENCE SUMMARY
Expression of Interest Form
Fill out this form and Mel Murphy (MusicSpace Project Manager) will get in touch to answer any questions, find out your needs and arrange a start time and day.
MusicSpace Team
Dr Mel Murphy
Mel is a registered music therapist and is passionate about supporting all people to be involved in music. Her PhD research focused on access to pursuing music interests for young people with disabilities leaving school. This led to the formation of the band, “The Rockheads” with a group of young people. The popularity of the band then grew into MusicSpace to allow more people to pursue their passions. She has run several community singing groups and has a private music therapy practice in Geelong working with NDIS participants.
Greg Stebbing
Greg has been using music to support well-being since 1985. He has been working as a music therapist in a wide variety of settings since 1990. As a guitarist, kit drummer and singer he has been in many bands playing a variety of music including country, rock, pop, acoustic and world music. His most recent gig was playing with the Rockheads in Torquay late last year. He likes to write songs and has produced a CD of all original music. Greg's passion is encouraging and supporting others in making their own music.
Tiffany Eckhardt
Tiffany Eckhardt is a Registered Music Therapist with a long history of working as a community musician, choir director and singer-songwriter who has released 12 solo albums. She is passionate about supporting people to discover their own inner musician, and is particularly inspired to connect people, support self-confidence, and build community through the joy of collaborative music making.
Lachie Chomley
Lachie loves singing, particularly with other people! He grew up participating in different choirs, musical theatre shows and acapella groups. Lachie writes songs, sings and plays guitar for 'Seal Prince and the Roof Rats' and is passionate about the role music and singing can play in carrying communities through life’s ups and downs.
Rach Brennan
Rach is a songwriter, musician, teacher and local promoter for Sofar Sounds. She has toured throughout Australia, Europe and the UK, having released music with her band Rach Brennan & The Pines. Rach is passionate about working with emerging artists, bolstering the talents and confidence of young people in the music industry and putting on inclusive events with diverse lineups. She is inspired by collaboration and is so grateful to have worked on various programs with Bluebird Foundation over the last eight years.
