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Good afternoon Mr G

I refer to your correspondence received by the Department of Social
Services on 3 September 2025, in which you requested access under the
Commonwealth Freedom of Information (FOI) Act 1982 to:

‘any and all of the Music Therapy review findings’

The subject matter of your request more closely relates to the functions
of the NDIA and they have agreed to accept the transfer of your request
under the provisions of section 16 of the FOI Act.

The NDIA will contact you directly in relation to this matter.

If you have any further questions, please do not hesitate to contact the
Freedom of Information team at the NDIA at [1][email address] or visit the
FOI page of their website at
[2]https://www.ndis.gov.au/policies/freedom...  for further
information.

Regards

DSS FOI team

Information Law and Access

Programs and Information Legal

Department of Social Services
E: [3][Department of Social Services request email]
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The Department of Social Services acknowledges Aboriginal and Torres
Strait Islander peoples throughout Australia and their continuing
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the Elders both past and present.

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Good afternoon Mr G,

Thank you for your request of 3 September 2025, made under the Freedom of
Information Act 1982 (FOI Act), for copies of documents held by the
National Disability Insurance Agency (NDIA).

Scope of your Request

You have requested access to:

“…Could you please provide me with any and all of the Music Therapy review
findings…"

Next steps

We are writing to request that you consent to the withdrawal of your
request for the following reasons:

 1. A previous decision for the FOI 24/25-0860 requesting Art & Music
Therapy documents exists on our Disclosure Log and is attached to this
email for your convenience

 2. Information on the Agency’s Independent review and associated
documents can be located here: [1]Independent review into art and
music supports | NDIS and here: [2]Evidence Summary: Art and music
therapy | NDIS.

Action Required

Can I please request a response regarding our request for a withdrawal, by
Friday 19 September 2025.

In the meantime, if you have any questions or need help, please contact us
at [3][email address].

Kind regards,

Mackenzie

Freedom of Information Officer

Information Release, Privacy and Legal Operations Branch

Reviews and Information Release Division

National Disability Insurance Agency

[4][email address]

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The NDIA acknowledges the Traditional Custodians of Country throughout
Australia and their continuing connection to land, sea and community. We
pay our respects to them and their cultures and to Elders past, present
and emerging.

From: FOI <[Department of Social Services request email]>
Sent: Thursday, 4 September 2025 4:28 PM
To: Mr G <[FOI #13579 email]>
Cc: FOI <[Department of Social Services request email]>
Subject: Freedom of Information Request - LEX 54580 - Notification of
transfer to the National Disability Insurance Agency (NDIA) under section
16 of the FOI Act [SEC=OFFICIAL]

Good afternoon Mr G

I refer to your correspondence received by the Department of Social
Services on 3 September 2025, in which you requested access under the
Commonwealth Freedom of Information (FOI) Act 1982 to:

‘any and all of the Music Therapy review findings’

The subject matter of your request more closely relates to the functions
of the NDIA and they have agreed to accept the transfer of your request
under the provisions of section 16 of the FOI Act.

The NDIA will contact you directly in relation to this matter.

If you have any further questions, please do not hesitate to contact the
Freedom of Information team at the NDIA at [7][email address] or visit the
FOI page of their website at
[8]https://www.ndis.gov.au/policies/freedom...  for further
information.

Regards

DSS FOI team

Information Law and Access

Programs and Information Legal

Department of Social Services
E: [9][Department of Social Services request email]
[10]National Relay Service

The Department of Social Services acknowledges Aboriginal and Torres
Strait Islander peoples throughout Australia and their continuing
connection to land, water, culture and community. We pay our respects to
the Elders both past and present.

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