“Where words fail, music speaks.” 🎶 For Music Therapist Jessica McCarthy, this isn’t just a quote, it’s something she’s privileged to witness through her work each day, journeying with people through to the end-of-life. This week (11-17 May) is National Palliative Care Week, aimed to increase awareness of the many benefits of palliative care, which can include music therapy. VMCH's palliative care includes a 27-person Pastoral Care team that offers emotional, social and spiritual support to residents and families. Jessica recently joined the team at O’Neill House, where she provides music therapy sessions to residents. "I was planning on becoming a primary teacher whilst exploring my passion for singing when I heard about music therapy. I then realised I could blend this passion with supporting and empowering those who are vulnerable in the community.” You can read Jessica's full story on our website - see the link below 😊 (fb)

What a wonderful day! Thanks so much for visiting Mannix College affiliated with Monash University - we are grateful for this beautiful partnership 🥰 (fb)