Melbourne Bilingual Music & Therapy Hub

13/07/2025

Throwback Moment!

Music technology is becoming increasingly popular in today’s world, making music more accessible and therapeutic for people of all ages and abilities.

Last month, our talented music therapist Joyce Shang led a fantastic workshop on music technology and GarageBand. She inspired our team with creative ways to use music technology to achieve various therapy goals and support our clients.

With a background in music technology and as a highly skilled registered music therapist, Joyce brings both expertise and passion to her work.

If you or your team are interested in learning from Joyce’s workshop, feel free to get in touch!

【回顧一下！】

音樂科技喺現今社會越嚟越流行，令音樂變得更加普及，亦可以成為唔同人士嘅治療工具。

上個月，我哋有幸由我哋嘅音樂治療師 Joyce Shang 帶領一場精彩嘅工作坊，介紹音樂科技同 GarageBand。Joyce 喺工作坊中分享咗好多創意點子，啟發我哋點樣運用音樂科技，去配合唔同嘅治療目標，支援我哋嘅服務對象。

Joyce 擁有音樂科技學位，同時係一位專業、資深嘅註冊音樂治療師，對音樂治療充滿熱誠。

如果你或者你嘅團隊都想參加 Joyce 嘅工作坊，歡迎隨時聯絡佢呀！

Contact us if you have any question about therapy support ! 如對治療有任何問題，歡迎與我們聯絡
📲 : 0420805314
📧: [email protected]
🖥️ www.bilingualmusictherapy.com.au

 
#音樂治療    #墨爾本華人音樂治療服務 #廣東話
#雙語音樂治療師  #雙語治療師

01/07/2025

We’re Still Here and Going Strong!
Although our Blackburn clinic has closed, our passionate and professional team continues to provide high-quality support through:
• Music Therapy
• Drama Psychotherapy
• Dance Therapy
• Child Psychology

We offer mobile services, in-clinic appointments in Blackburn North, and Telehealth options.

If you or your community are looking for bilingual therapy support, feel free to get in touch with us!

我哋仲喺度，繼續堅強同行！
雖然我哋喺Blackburn嘅診所已經結束，但我哋專業又有熱誠嘅團隊仍然提供以下高質素服務：
• 音樂治療
• 戲劇心理治療
• 舞蹈治療
• 兒童心理支援

我哋提供上門服務、位於Blackburn North嘅診所服務，亦都有網上視像支援。

如果你或你嘅社區有興趣了解雙語治療服務，歡迎聯絡我哋！

📲 : 0420805314
📧: [email protected]
🖥️ www.bilingualmusictherapy.com.au

                  
#音樂治療    #墨爾本華人音樂治療服務 #廣東話
#雙語音樂治療師  #雙語治療師   #舞蹈治療師  #創意藝術治療師  #戲劇治療師 #兒童心理治療 #心理評估 #墨爾本華人音樂及治療坊

01/07/2025

With a heavy heart, we announce the closure of our Blackburn clinic.

On a personal note, this clinic at 2/29 Railway Road — along with our previous space on the same street — has been a dream in the making for the past nine years since I became a registered music therapist. Coming from Hong Kong, I’ve always felt a deep calling to support Melbourne’s bilingual community through music and creative arts, drawing on my cultural heritage and personal journey.

By God’s grace, we moved into this beautiful, ground-level space last year to become more visible and accessible to the community — never imagining the NDIS changes that would soon follow. Unfortunately, the new price guide froze therapy fees for another year, placing additional pressure on our operations and making it increasingly difficult to sustain the business.

Since last December, I’ve worked around the clock to advocate for music and creative arts therapy as professional, evidence-based, and effective allied health interventions. My incredible team continued to provide high-quality care with professionalism and heart, even as we faced significant challenges to our morale and reputation. Despite all our efforts, the losses became too great to recover from. On top of this, personal and family burdens began to impact my health, making it necessary to step back and close the clinic.

This decision is deeply painful. I am truly sorry to disappoint the community that has believed in and supported us. But I know it’s time for a reset — to rest, to heal, and to reflect on what truly matters.

But we are not giving up.
Our team remains committed and strong. We will continue to provide mobile services, and we’re now partnering with Therapy Lab in Blackburn North to offer in-clinic appointments.

Please don’t hesitate to contact us for support in:
• Music Therapy
• Dance Movement Therapy
• Drama Psychotherapy
• Child Psychology

We are still here — a passionate team of bilingual therapists dedicated to serving you and your families.

Thank you from the bottom of our hearts for your support, advocacy, and trust.
We’re not saying goodbye — just shifting platforms to keep walking this journey with you. 💛

09/06/2025

廣東話係澳洲五大語言之一。喺治療中，如果可以用返自己嘅母語溝通，療效通常會更加好。我哋團隊提供廣東話服務，如果你有需要或者想進一步了解，隨時歡迎搵我哋！

Cantonese is one of the top five spoken languages in Australia. In therapy, being able to communicate in your own mother tongue can greatly enhance the therapeutic effect. Our team offers services in Cantonese, so if you have any questions or needs, feel free to reach out to us!

02/06/2025

較早前，我們舉辦了一場以「移民孩子與情緒」為主題的講座。當中，我們的心理戲劇治療師 Kin Sir 分享了孩子的成長階段、情緒需要，並帶領家長體驗如何透過戲劇治療，協助孩子管理情緒。

Kin Sir 也接受了 ABC 記者的訪問，強調有效的治療需要認識及調節文化差異，而家長和孩子的情緒狀態是互相影響的。

如果你自己、孩子或家庭的情緒需要支援，歡迎聯絡我們。我們的團隊每一位治療師都能以流利中文，協助你和家人面對挑戰。💛

A while ago, we hosted a talk about “Emotions and Migrant Children,” where our drama psychotherapist, Kin Sir, shared insights on children’s developmental stages and emotional needs. He also guided parents in experiencing how drama therapy can help children manage their emotions.

Kin Sir was interviewed by ABC reporters, emphasizing that effective therapy requires understanding and bridging cultural differences. He also noted that parents’ and children’s emotional states are deeply intertwined.

If you, your child, or your family need emotional support, feel free to reach out to us. Every therapist on our team is fluent in Chinese and ready to help you and your family. 💛

https://www.abc.net.au/news/2025-06-02/how-childrens-behaviourial-issues-can-be-misread/105347280

📲 : 0420805314
📧: [email protected]
🖥️ www.bilingualmusictherapy.com.au

          #廣東話
#雙語音樂治療師  #雙語治療師   #舞蹈治療師  #創意藝術治療師  #戲劇治療師 #兒童心理治療 #墨爾本華人音樂及治療坊

31/05/2025

🎶 為期五週、由我們與新生命社區關懷（NEWLIFE）合辦的「奇妙音樂之旅」已圓滿結束！在這五週中，我們診所創辦人兼音樂治療師 Josephine，向家長們分享了音樂治療如何支援孩子的發展，特別是言語發展及自閉症相關的需求。同時，我們也推介了一些簡單實用的技巧，讓家長們在家中也能促進孩子的語言、認知與社交能力發展。

感謝每位家長的積極參與，更感謝每個孩子的努力與投入！❤️

如果您對音樂治療感興趣，或希望我們為您的社群舉辦類似講座，歡迎隨時與我們聯繫洽談！

🎶 Our five-week “Magical Music Journey” program, co-hosted with NEWLIFE Community Care, has successfully wrapped up! Over these five weeks, Josephine, our clinic’s founder and music therapist, introduced how music therapy supports children’s development—especially in speech development and the needs of children with autism. We also shared some practical techniques for parents to use at home to boost their children’s language, cognitive, and social development.

A big thank you to all the parents for your enthusiastic participation—and an even bigger thank you to the children for their wonderful efforts and engagement! ❤️

If you’re curious about music therapy or would like us to provide a talk for your community, feel free to get in touch!

            #墨爾本華人音樂及治療坊   
#音樂治療    #墨爾本華人音樂治療服務 #廣東話
#雙語音樂治療師  #雙語治療師

31/05/2025

Music therapy supports mental health
音樂治療有助於精神健康

Contact us if you want to discuss how can music therapy help you or your loved ones
如果你想了解音樂治療如何幫助你或你的親人，歡迎聯絡我們。

Steve Andrews has loved music from the time he sung his first Rolling Stones number in the school choir.

28/05/2025

Xenia 是我們的主任及註冊音樂治療師 Josephine 在墨爾本大學的前臨床督導學生。畢業後，她回到中國，成為一位獨當一面的音樂治療師，並憑著努力，成功在當地醫療體系中創建了一個音樂治療的職位。我們為她感到非常驕傲！

感謝 Xenia 特地來到墨爾本、我們的Blqckburn 診所探望我們，祝願她在未來的工作中繼續發光發熱，用音樂照亮更多人的生命。

我們診所特別致力於支持雙語及跨文化背景的治療師，包括提供專業的臨床督導服務。如果您對此有任何疑問或想了解更多，歡迎隨時與我們聯絡。

We’re so proud of Xenia, who was our Director and Registered Music Therapist Josephine’s very first clinical supervision student at the University of Melbourne. Since graduating, Xenia has returned to China and established herself as a capable and dedicated music therapist. Through her hard work, she has even secured a position within the healthcare system—a remarkable achievement!

Thank you, Xenia, for visiting us in Melbourne. We wish you continued success as you shine through your work and bring light to others through music.

At our clinic, we are especially passionate about supporting bilingual and cross-cultural therapists, including through clinical supervision. If you have any questions or would like to learn more, feel free to get in touch with us!

  #墨爾本華人音樂及治療坊 #音樂治療    #墨爾本華人音樂治療服務 #廣東話
#雙語音樂治療師  #雙語治療師 

23/05/2025

📚又有好書推介啦！這次同樣來自香港小童群益會，是一套聚焦兒童心理創傷的《親子繪本系列》，共四本：

1.《冰封了的小鸚鵡》
2.《搭錯線》
3.《我要爸媽的大肚皮》
4.《森林大爆炸》

每一本都富有教育意義，非常適合親子共讀！
下次來到診所時，不妨拿起來看看，或與孩子一起細閱吧！

（其中一本是由我們的戲劇心理治療師 Kin Sir 編寫的哦😉）

如對兒童心理創傷或相關治療服務有任何疑問，歡迎隨時與我們聯絡。

📚Another great book recommendation! This time, it’s a four-book series from the Boys’ & Girls’ Clubs Association of Hong Kong, focusing on childhood psychological trauma — the “Parent-Child Picture Book Series”:
1. The Frozen Parrot
2. Mixed-up Wires
3. I Want Mom and Dad’s Big Tummy
4. Forest Explosion

Each book carries meaningful educational messages and is perfect for parent-child reading!
Next time you visit our clinic, feel free to pick one up and explore it — or read it together with your child!

(Fun fact: one of these books was written by our very own drama psychotherapist, Kin Sir! 😉)

If you have any questions about childhood trauma or therapy services, feel free to contact us anytime.

📲 : 0420805314
📧: [email protected]
🖥️ www.bilingualmusictherapy.com.au

22/05/2025

💡Meet our team

Welcome our educational psychologist Gemini Cheung!

Gemini has extensive clinical experiences both in Hong Kong and Australia. She is highly experienced in supporting children and adolescents with diverse needs.

Gemini has immediate availability on Thursday. Contact us if your child needs support with child psychology including treatment and assessment.

🌟 欢迎我们的教育心理学家Gemini Cheung 加入团队！

Gemini在香港和澳大利亚都有丰富的临床经验，擅长为有不同需求的儿童和青少年提供心理支持。

她目前在周四有空档。如果您的孩子需要心理评估或治疗服务，欢迎随时与我们联系。

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Educational Psychologist - Ms. Ming Lai Cheung, Gem

👩🏻Gem is a registered Educational Psychologist (Hong Kong) and Psychologist (Australia) with over 20 years of experience. She holds a Master’s in Psychology (Child & Developmental) from Monash University and specializes in psychological assessments, interventions, and support for children and adolescents with diverse needs, including Autism , ADHD, Learning disabilities, Emotional /Behavioural challenges, and Giftedness.

🏫Skilled in Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA), cognitive-behavioral approaches, and psychotherapy, she designs tailored treatment plans for clients across clinics, schools, and medical centers. Gem has also contributed to academia as a fieldwork supervisor (HKU), part-time lecturer (HKBU), and guest speaker (HKU SPACE, HKIEd). She served as an Honorary Consultant at HKIEd’s Child Assessment Centre and held leadership roles, including Treasurer of the Hong Kong Association for Infant Mental Health.

❤️‍🔥Dedicated to public education, she regularly conducts workshops for parents, teachers, and NGOs while serving as a columnist and author consultant for OURS Mama & Baby Magazine, one of Hong Kong’s most prominent parenting publications specializing in child development and parental guidance. Recently, she collaborated with The Education University of Hong Kong on The Good Shepherd project, training tutors to support children with special educational needs.

🗣️ Gemini is a native Cantonese speaker and speaks fluent English and Mandarin.

#兒童心理治療

22/05/2025

Great information about NDIS vs mainstream support

Learn about what the NDIS does and does not cover and the supports that may be provided by mainstream and community services instead.

21/05/2025

📖 有一本好書想推介俾大家！
呢本書由香港小童群益會出版，深入淺出咁介紹咗兒童心理創傷同基本治療方法。
下次黎到我哋Blackburn嘅診所，歡迎家長攞嚟慢慢睇。
如果你對兒童心理創傷或者相關治療有任何疑問，歡迎隨時聯絡我哋了解更多。

📖 We have a great book to recommend!
Published by the Hong Kong Children & Youth Services, this book offers an accessible introduction to childhood psychological trauma and basic therapeutic approaches.
Next time you visit our Blackburn clinic, feel free to take a moment to read through it.
If you have any questions about childhood trauma or therapy services, you’re very welcome to reach out to us.

📲 : 0420805314
📧: [email protected]
🖥️ www.bilingualmusictherapy.com.au

                  
#音樂治療    #墨爾本華人音樂治療服務 #廣東話
#雙語音樂治療師  #雙語治療師   #舞蹈治療師  #創意藝術治療師  #戲劇治療師 #兒童心理治療 #心理評估 #墨爾本華人音樂及治療坊