Hygge Notes: A Tasmanian Retreat for Registered Music Therapists 2026

05/05/2026

Unforgettable Hygge Moments ✨

02/05/2026

Wait for the sigh at the end 💛

02/05/2026

02/05/2026

Hygge Moments number 2

Lunch at Spreyton Cider with an impromptu singing moment with the glorious Mark McCormack

11/03/2026

Flights are on sale to launceston now! It’s time to book flights to the retreat 🌱🍃🙌

Tasmania Sale on now 👉 https://bit.ly/4bicUDk

05/02/2026

Our Early Bird Split deposit registration ends tomorrow! This means that you can secure your ticket with a deposit 🙌 Come and enjoy the cleanest air in the world, beautiful local Tasmanian produce and learn from inspiring speakers and Registered Music Therapist in one of the most beautiful parts of the world. Registration details are in the program https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fi/ehgp4t9ec3iz40bfuhasf/Hygge-Program.pdf?rlkey=lhxsaisrwujfo43i417h2qbwj&st=3dpjztn7&dl=0

28/01/2026

The Devonport Light Show is sensory heaven for many of our neurodivergent folks who attend Creative Therapies Tasmania. We’re excited to be holding a workshop with Dance Movement Therapist Bec Cannon as part of the Hygge Retreat

Check it out here 👇

Discover the highlights of Devonport's Sound and Light Show, featuring stunning visual displays and harmonious sounds that showcase the City's artistic innov...

28/01/2026

Now, we know many of you are coming for the ‘retreat’ side of Hygge Notes, but music therapists, this workshop is worth its weight in gold! Every RMT should be attending this!!

If you’ve ever had a great program idea but felt unsure how to make it sustainable, funded, or properly supported — this session is for you.

Jenny Mountney brings over 25 years of experience leading community-driven family services in East Devonport, supporting hundreds of families through genuine collaboration, practical care, and creative programming. She has championed music therapy initiatives, built strong education partnerships, and understands what it really takes to respond to community needs beyond what policy documents ever capture.

Annette Rockliff brings deep leadership experience from 15 years on Devonport City Council, including serving as Mayor and overseeing the largest urban renewal project in regional Tasmania. She is a passionate advocate for women in leadership, strong governance, and long-term community impact, and knows how systems, funding pathways and decision-making truly work behind the scenes.

Together, Jenny and Annette will unpack what genuine partnership looks like in practice, how auspicing arrangements can support creative projects ethically and effectively, and how to strengthen governance so grant applications actually translate into successful, sustainable outcomes for music therapy programs.

If you’re passionate about growing community-based work, strengthening your impact, and learning how to navigate the real-world structures that support our sector, this is a conversation you’ll want to be part of.

🌿 Practical. Grounded. Empowering.

View the program and book now

https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fi/ehgp4t9ec3iz40bfuhasf/Hygge-Program.pdf?rlkey=lhxsaisrwujfo43i417h2qbwj&st=3dpjztn7&dl=0

Places are limited to 40 people

Early bird split payment ends on the 6th of February ✨

27/01/2026

Introducing Bonnie Nilsson - music therapist, composer, story keeper of Cradle Mountain Song.

At Hygge Notes we will listen
We will hum ideas into life.

Three songs will guide us -
Born on Tasmanian earth,
Rooted in place and history,
Offered here as spark and pathway

Therapeutic. Reflective. Human

We welcome music therapists to join Bonnie’s workshop which will be exclusively held at Hans Vonk Music House, set on 5 acres of private Tasmanian bushland, filled with artistic sculptures which pay homage to musical giants.

On the final day of our retreat we will come together with Bonnie to make music in the Wilderness World Heritage Area of Cradle Mountain’s Dove Lake.

This is sure to be a once in a lifetime experience, a pinch yourself moment.

To view the program or to book now

https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fi/ehgp4t9ec3iz40bfuhasf/Hygge-Program.pdf?rlkey=lhxsaisrwujfo43i417h2qbwj&st=3dpjztn7&dl=0

Spaces are strictly limited to 40 people

Early bird split payment ends on the 6th of February

We can’t wait to welcome you to Tasmania