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Imagine a world without music.
Playing music is one of the only activities that stimulates, and utilises the entire brain.
Despite its many cognitive, emotional, and behavioural benefits for children – the majority of Australian public school students do not have access to a specialist music teacher.
In 2002, singer-songwriter and popular children’s entertainer, Don Spencer, OAM, founded the Australian Children’s Music Foundation with a mission to change that.
The ACMF believes that EVERY CHILD deserves access to a life-changing music education.
"A love of music"
"If we can't nurture a love of music, we are doing children a disservice... Just about every child in school would love a music lesson. That balance of creative and academic is what education should be about"
“Playing an instrument"
"Playing an instrument expands a child’s creativity and imagination, building positive neural pathways"
“Expression and regulation”
"Children with trauma use music as a form of expression and regulation"
“Music Concepts”
"Music concepts such as rhythm, beat-counting and song-writing influences students' ability to better deal with Maths and English lessons"
Latest News
FGX Q&A with ACMF Founder Don Spencer
In Future Generation Investments charity partner Q&A series, they speak to our Founder and CEO Don Spencer OAM. He shares how the ACMF music programs have transformed you
New Richmond Brass Band Program – with Poly Global
Recently, the Australian Children’s Music Foundation (ACMF) partnered with Poly Global to deliver a constructive music program at Richmond West Primary School in Melbourne,
ACMF Remote Learning Music Classes in Hillston NSW
There can be no doubt that the year 2020 has been a challenging year so far – between bushfires, flash floods, and the global pandemic Covid-19 outbreak. This has meant that
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Don Spencer OAM
ACMF Founder
“I’ve seen firsthand, time and time again, how music sparks creativity and imagination. Music underpins the resilience and determination that many Australian kids need to overcome the challenges that life throws at them. The power of music can never be underestimated. READ MORE>>
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Music for mental health
If you believe in the power of music, you believe in the work that we do.
Many charities are devoted to the physical wellbeing of children.
The ACMF’s focus is on children’s emotional and mental well-being – through the joy and hope found in music.
ACMF music programs have the power to change young lives.
Engagement in music programs:
Enhances fine motor skills.
Boosts literacy & language.
Fosters superior memory.
Builds trust and teamwork.
Builds confidence & resilience.

Research has proven the importance of music education.
Help us change young lives through music.