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- Assumes Safe in Sound is not a registered NDIS provider (typical for similar arts orgs — e.g. Crossroad Arts, indelabilityarts). If it is registered, the "Who can claim" section changes.
- Who's the contact person + email for NDIS enquiries and invoices?
- Pricing: publish rates, or quote on enquiry?
- Are any Safe in Sound artists AMTA-registered music therapists? (Changes the music-therapy note.)
Using Your NDIS Plan
Many families use their NDIS funding to bring Safe in Sound into their home
If you or someone you care for has an NDIS plan, you may be able to use it for Safe in Sound Home Visits and workshops. This page explains which plans can claim, where we fit in your funding, and how to get started.
What is the NDIS?
The National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) funds supports and services for Australians with permanent and significant disability. Every participant has an individual plan built around their goals — and creative, social activities like ours can be part of it. Learn more at ndis.gov.au.
Who can use NDIS funding with us?
Safe in Sound is not a registered NDIS provider — like many community arts organisations, we work with participants directly. Whether you can pay for our sessions with NDIS funds depends on how your plan is managed:
Self-managed
You pay our invoice and claim it back through the NDIS portal. You can work with any provider you choose.
Plan-managed
We invoice your plan manager directly. Prices stay within the NDIS price limits.
NDIA-managed
Agency-managed funds can only go to registered providers — but our public events are open to everyone.
Not sure how your plan is managed? Your plan manager or support coordinator can tell you in a minute.
Where we fit in your plan
Home Visits and workshops are creative, social experiences — in NDIS language, they usually sit in one of these two budgets:
Core supports
Assistance with Social & Community Participation
Core funding is flexible, and many participants use it for social and recreational activities — including live music at home with family and carers.
Capacity building
Increased Social & Community Participation
Skill-building programs and tuition that grow confidence, communication and community connection — like making music alongside professional improvisers.
Every plan is different: whether a session fits yours depends on your goals and how your funding is set out.
A note about music therapy
Safe in Sound sessions are collaborative music-making, not clinical music therapy. NDIS-funded music therapy is a separate allied-health support delivered by registered music therapists under a different part of your plan. If you're looking for a registered music therapist, we're happy to point you in the right direction.
Linking Safe in Sound to your goals
When you talk to your planner or plan manager, our sessions map naturally onto common NDIS goals:
- taking part in community, social and recreational activities
- building communication and self-expression
- growing confidence and trying new things
- connecting with family, carers and community through shared experiences
How it works
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Get in touch
Tell us a little about who the visit is for and what they love — no forms, just a conversation.
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We find the fit
We talk through what a session could look like and give you a written quote to take to your plan manager. [Quote on enquiry, or published rates?]
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Simple service agreement
A plain-language agreement covering sessions, price and cancellations — useful for your records and your plan manager.
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Itemised invoices
After each session we send an itemised invoice suitable for NDIS claims — to you if self-managed, or straight to your plan manager.
Not on the NDIS?
You don't need an NDIS plan to be part of Safe in Sound. Our festivals and public events are open to everyone, and home visits can also be booked privately.
Questions about your plan?
For anything specific to your own funding, your plan manager, support coordinator or Local Area Coordinator is the best first stop — or call the NDIS on 1800 800 110.
This page is general information only, not advice about your individual plan. NDIS rules and price limits change from time to time — always check with your plan manager.