The Bonkers Beat Music Programs put music at the core of early childhood education. The programs use the approaches of Kodály and Orff, to enhance children’s development and help prepare them for life.

Bonkers Beat programs improve children’s health, overall wellbeing, boost children’s school readiness, support educators professional development, help services to connect with families and develop collaborative partnerships with communities.

The programs provide opportunities for parents to use educational resources at home which further improves children’s participation and developmental benefits.

Workshops for Educators and Workshops for families (Harmony Nights) are designed to share important information as well as equip participants with practical tools.

Educators and/or parents are encouraged to submit specific questions which are used to customize the presentation.

Workshops offer research findings and empower participants to explore different music and wellbeing strategies, to use in classrooms and at home. These workshops lead to more collaborative relationships and boost all seven Quality Areas of NQS.

Harmony Nights inspire educators and families to introduce and use music and wellbeing techniques throughout the day and at home.

These workshops promote music and wellbeing, and foster positive relationships between families and a service.

Bonkers Beat programs and training align with all 3 Priority Areas of the School Readiness Funding.