The Wire

From November, music and art therapists will be able to bill the National Disability Insurance Scheme at the same rate as counsellors.

Last year, the federal government made major cuts to the maximum hourly rate music and art therapists could charge participants. 

The decision caused outrage within the sector, prompting an independent review on the effectiveness of the therapies. On Wednesday, the government released the results of this review, which showed the services are effective and can have an enormous impact for individuals with certain disabilities.