About
Claire Weller is a registered music therapist based in Brisbane. After completing a bachelor of music in flute performance at the Queensland Conservatorium of Music, Claire went on to further study, graduating from a Masters of Music Therapy at University of Queensland in 2008. Claire has experience working with, teaching and caring for people and is now applying this experience to her work in the field of clinical music therapy. With experience across a number of populations, Claire is particularly interested in the fields of paediatric and infant development, indigenous health, physical rehabilitation and mental health.
QUALIFICATIONS
RMT (Registered Music Therapist with the Australian Music Therapy Association)
MMusThy (Masters of Music Therapy)
BMus (Bachelor of Music in Flute Performance)
AMusA (Associate of Music Australia, Flute)
RESEARCH
Current: “An exploration of group song writing and discussion on literacy, social and emotional development among indigenous students.”
“The Role of Music and the Music Therapist in Physical Rehabilitation: A Systematic Literature Review”
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Unpublished Masters Thesis, University of Queensland, 2008; under review for publication in Nordic Journal of Music Therapy)
“Developing the Therapeutic Relationship with an Elderly Man” (Australian National Music Therapy Conference, 2008)
EMPLOYMENT
| 2009 |
Belmont Private Hospital
Adult Mental health |
CONTRACT EMPLOYMENT
February - April 2009
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Multicap: Director of Southside Singers Choir
A choir provided for people with disabilities aged 18 and over
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| 2009 |
Sing & Grow
Sing & Grow is an early intervention and prevention music therapy project for families that experience a range of pressures and facilitate parent-child relationships, child development outcomes and nurture family relationships.
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April - June 2009
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Me, My Bub & Music
Group music therapy with babies aged 0-4 years and parents to promote physical, social, cognitive and emotional development.
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| 2008-9 |
Boppin’ Babies
Group music therapy with babies aged 0-3 years and parents to promote physical, social, cognitive and emotional development.
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PRIVATE PRACTICE
Claire currently takes private music therapy sessions for individuals experiencing difficulties in mental health, cognitive, emotional, psycholgoical, physical and social functioning. Private music therapy appointments are available at the clinic on Thursdays and Saturdays during the school terms. Contact Claire to book your appointment.
OTHER MUSIC THERAPY EXPERIENCE
Paediatric oncology, infants, aged care, indigenous health, adolescent special needs, adult disability. |
