Community
15 August, 2023
Music to your ears
AWARD winning educator, author and researcher in music brain development and education, Dr Anita Collins, will be in Warrnambool next week.
The South West Music Education Centre, in partnership with Deakin University Warrnambool, is excited to bring Dr Collins to Warrnambool next Thursday and Friday, August 17 and 18.
Anyone interested in hearing about the latest research into the benefits of music education for children’s brain development and wellbeing, and how it harnesses the brain for learning, is welcome to attend.
A range of sessions are on offer at various times across Thursday and Friday, including sessions for teachers, early childhood, welfare agencies, parents and general community members.
Bookings can be made by emailing SWMECevents@gmail.com for this free event.
Dr Collins is a TEDx speaker and writer, author of ‘The Music Advantage’ and founder of the Bigger Better Brains.
She is probably best known for her role as an onscreen expert in the ABC’s successful documentary, Don’t Stop the Music.
The South West Music Education Centre Ltd was established in 2021 by a group of passionate local music educators.
SWMEC wants to improve educational outcomes for South West students through the provision of quality, sequential and continuous developmental music programs in all primary schools in south west Victoria.
Dr Collins will officially launch SWMEC at an hour-long community forum next Thursday at 6pm at Deakin University.
To hear Anita Collins and learn more about the SWMEC’s future plans for funded pilot programs in primary schools in South West Victoria, please book by emailing SWMECevents@gmail.com.
