Australian government reevaluates funding cuts to arts therapies for disabled after protests.

The Australian government is reconsidering cuts to funding for music, arts, and drama therapies for disabled people, following protests from parents and therapists. Parents argue that these therapies are vital for their children's development. Economist Stephen Duckett will review the evidence to determine the therapies' effectiveness. The National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) previously deemed these therapies did not meet evidentiary standards, but the Association of Creative Arts Therapists disputes this, claiming arts therapy is evidence-based. The review's findings will guide any future changes.

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