Music and Wellbeing

Our Professional Development workshops give you the confidence and tools to deliver music lessons in the classroom. Covering basic elements from the F-10 music curriculum, you will develop skills, ideas, and activities for immediate use. All events are designed for both generalist classroom teachers and music specialists.

All workshops are curriculum aligned to the relevant State music syllabus and aligned to AITSL Professional Standards for Teachers. Musica Viva Australia is a NESA-recommended provider because we currently run programs that are NESA-accredited.

Professional Development

Live - in school

Current research shows that music education promotes emotional regulation, creativity, and resilience while reducing stress and anxiety, and has a significant positive impact on overall health and wellbeing.

This workshop unlocks the transformative power of music to boost physical and mental health in the classroom through engaging and creative activities that cultivate wellbeing, inclusivity, and resilience. 

At this workshop you will:

discover the value of music in fostering wellbeing, resilience and connection
engage in a variety of accessible and practical music-making activities involving singing, playing, moving and creating
explore ways to create inclusive music-making experiences that enable all learners to participate and experience success
explore the impact of creative processes on fostering a healthy mindset and developing critical and creative learners

Who should attend:

These events are designed for both generalist classroom teachers and music specialists.

While our resources and PD are primarily aimed at Primary School teachers, all are welcome, including:

primary school teachers
pre-service teachers
school leaders with an interest in music education for primary school student

"Musica Viva PD has given me so many ideas to refresh my teaching & create new learning experiences for my students."

— Deb Smith, Groves Christian College

Kirsty Mees

Kirsty Mees is a music educator and practitioner with over 15 years of experience, specialising in inclusive and adaptive music education for students with diverse learning needs. Based in Western Australia, she works in Ed Support settings and leads accessible ensemble music programs that prioritise communication, wellbeing, confidence, and meaningful musical engagement.

Kirsty is also a teaching artist and professional development presenter with Musica Viva Australia, delivering creative and accessible music experiences for students and teachers.

She is the Co-Director of Music Making Sense, an organisation she co-founded in London that focuses on inclusive music practice, adaptive approaches, and professional learning for music practitioners. During her 12 years in the UK, she taught across a wide range of educational and community settings, developing deep expertise in Special Educational Needs (SEN) and student-centred program design.

Kirsty holds a Bachelor of Music from the Western Australian Academy of Performing Arts (2010) and a Master of Music Education from University College London (2019). Her work draws on current research in inclusive pedagogy and music education, bridging evidence-informed practice with practical strategies that support inclusive music learning.

A multi-instrumentalist and experienced performer, she uses her broad musical background to create engaging, accessible learning experiences and practical professional learning for teachers.

Event and Ticketing Details

Dates & Times

Tuesday 3 November

Koondoola Primary School 4.30PM - 6.30PM

Pricing

In Person

Free, with registration

Event notes

Venue Information

Koondoola Primary School
50 Burbridge Avenue
Koondoola WA, 6064

Registrations

Registration is required. Refreshments provided.