What is Music Therapy?

The hospital experience can be overwhelming for children and their families. Bringing music therapy into this environment gives children and families the chance to step into a different world. It creates a safe and calming space, which can help children feel more grounded and mindful, especially in the face of unfamiliar and often confronting medical procedures.  

Using music and movement in a creative way can help children and teenagers by:

Bring Music Therapy into your home with Redkite Music Box

Redkite has created the Music Box program to help you and your family whenever you are at home, between hospital visits or after treatment is finished. Even when your child is in hospital, you can use this resource along with the fun activities.

The aim of Redkite Music Box is to:

Redkite Music Box is easy to access from any device you access the myredkite.com.au portal. Dip in and out to:

Music and care

Incorporating music into your day can be a simple form of self-care.

Music not only supports your mental health but also strengthens family connections.

Music playlists

Music playlists can be a wonderful way to nurture your child’s love for music and support their evolving tastes.

We have created a selection of Spotify playlist links for a range of different purposes and age groups: 

Encouraging open conversations with your child about their music tastes and choices and collaborating on playlists is a supportive way to strengthen your bond. The shared musical experience can support emotional wellbeing, stimulate creativity, and foster positive connection.  

Check out the Music, Relaxation, Guided Relaxation and Sleepy time playlists in the Playlists page of Redkite’s Music Box!

Music therapy is a therapeutic, evidence-based practice that can make an enormous difference during what is often an incredibly challenging time. It also offers opportunities to strengthen parent-child bonds, which can be really stretched when a child spends long periods of time in hospital.