Music Education:
Right from the Start
A collaborative, national initiative led by Alberts | The Tony Foundation and driven by our collective belief in the power of music to change lives.
Vision
We are driven by our vision that all Australian primary school children need – and have a right to – a quality, sequential and ongoing music education.
The initiative was launched in response to the realisation that ending the vast inequity in access to music education across Australia is within our reach.
Beyond its intrinsic value, research shows music education helps address many challenges in Australian primary schools – from boosting literacy and numeracy to supporting wellbeing, inclusion, and student engagement.
Yet many children, particularly those in socioeconomically disadvantaged communities, still miss out – despite music being part of the national curriculum. In these challenging times, music education is both an antidote and an educational booster..
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Collaborators
We work closely with individuals and organisations across education, the music industry, research, and philanthropy to drive change. We seek wherever possible to work with governments and are doing so through joint research, and the sharing of ideas, information and resources.
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