Australian Children's Music Foundation

Founded in 2002 by Don Spencer, the ACMF provides long-term music education and instruments to disadvantaged and Indigenous children across Australia.

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Melbourne friends – this is TONIGHT!

We’re so grateful to the cast for donating their time to this fundraising event for the ACMF, helping bring long-term music education to kids who would otherwise miss out.

Grab your tickets here: https://t.co/2IlGuQtcOd

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With just 6 weeks to go, now is the time to submit your entry to the National Songwriting Competition 2024. Enter to win in a share of $30,000 in prizes 🏆

Enter here: https://t.co/XwpyfyMKx5

#ACMF #NationalSongwritingCompetition

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It's a new look but the same great organisation! We are proud to launch a new visual identity. This evolution of our 22-year history amplifies our position as a vibrant, joyful, and impactful social change agent. Thanks to @UNLTDaus and @GUTSCREATIVE. 🎵❤️⚡

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The Music is Life newsletter is out! This edition includes an update on music programs in the Mid North Coast of NSW; leaving a gift to the ACMF in your Will; an update on UnLtd and Guts Creative; our discussions with Government, and more! Read it here: https://t.co/DQHENgNkQl

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We have been providing music, moments of collaboration, and enriched the lives and ways of learning for the primary school students at Hillston Central School for over 15 years. Here's to making many more memories! 🎼🧡🪇

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We conducted research over three years to gauge and measure the impact of our music programs in schools, communities, and juvenile justice settings. We're pleased to share the final findings from our inaugural Impact Report which demonstrate the importance of our music programs.

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It's official! We’ve been announced as a 2024 @Telethon7 Perth beneficiary! We are so grateful to the WA community and Telethon. This generosity ensures the provision of our music programs to children in WA, enriching & positively impacting their lives through the magic of music.

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🏆 We are pleased and proud to share with you the winners of the National Songwriting Competition 2023 - Aria and Taylee! Listen to their winning songs here: https://t.co/EhAnKwrClu
#winners #ACMFnationalsongwritingcompetition #NSC2023

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Give to the ACMF this Christmas so we can keep providing music lessons to disadvantaged children and music therapy to sick kids in hospital. Donate here: https://t.co/sIZfeWXBVz #givethegiftofmusic #donate

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Huge congratulations to Aria Pisano for placing first in this year’s National Songwriting Competition for her song ‘Hey Daisy’! Aria also won the coveted prize from @APRAAMCOS. Thanks to the APRA team for all your support. 🎼

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A very warm congratulations to the winners of the 2023 @ACMF National Songwriting Competition.

We'd like to make a special mention to the APRA AMCOS Young Songwriter of the Year 2023, Aria Pisano, for her song 'Hey Daisy.'

She wins $1,500 to put towards her songwriter career!

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🔈 Our latest newsletter is out! 🔈Catch up on the latest from the ACMF including our inaugural Impact Report, updates from schools, the winners from the National Songwriting Competition 2023, TV appearances, fundraisers, events, and more. Read it here: https://t.co/OUjLkTLAEr

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Huge thanks to @ArtsHub for featuring the ACMF’s work in youth justice centres all around Australia. For over 21 years, we have been delivering music programs at these centres due to the profound effect of music on behaviour rehabilitation.

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Addressing the widening gap in music education for youths with a different demographic in mind.

@ACMF #juvenilejusticecentre #musiceducation #artseducation #mentalhealth #australianmusic #musictherapy
https://t.co/bPdBmy3HZJ

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Did you know that most children in regional and remote schools don't have access to a music education? Make giving your gift this Christmas and donate to support our music programs in regional areas. Donate here: https://t.co/sIZfeWXBVz

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Our Founder and CEO Don Spencer OAM was on The Morning Show chatting about the importance of music for mental health, on World Mental Health Day. We’ve been helping improve children’s mental health through the music programs we provide. Watch it here: https://t.co/RkTDDmYqGD

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Thanks so much to @threerachans for their fundraising and support of the ACMF! 🎼

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This year, @threerachans and I will be donating to @ACMF for Chan's 26th bday.

Australian Children's Music Foundation is an org that provides music education and instruments to disadvantaged children in Australia.

Join us in this project~

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@chananajwo @threerachans @Stray_Kids Thanks so much for your support, everyone! And especially to Chan! Hope it's a wonderful birthday 🥳

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It’s more than just conventional learning. Having a music education enriches children’s lives, inspires their imagination, and assists in achieving positive educational & behavioural outcomes.
#ACMF #changingyounglivesthroughmusic #musicismagic #musiceducation #musicwellbeing

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The National Songwriting Competition has been inspiring creativity and self expression in young people for more than 20 years. Its success is made possible because of our sponsors. Thank you Australis Music Group and @CmimusicA for your sponsorship of NSC 2023.

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Our newsletter, which features updates from the last three months, is out now! Learn about our latest news, school visits and moments in the media. Read it now:
https://t.co/jqSsuJgORu

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We are proud to announce we have received a generous grant from the @DAddarioFdtn. Thank you. Your donation will help support music education for children who would otherwise miss out.
#changingyounglivesthroughmusic #musicismagic #musiceducation