Australian Children's Music Foundation - ACMF

Australian Children's Music Foundation - ACMF Founded in 2002 by Play School's Don Spencer OAM, the ACMF provides free music education and instruments to children who would otherwise miss out.

The Australian Children’s Music Foundation provides free, long term music programs and instruments to disadvantaged and Indigenous children across Australia, inspiring creativity and imagination while nurturing self-esteem and confidence.

17/06/2026

This song was inspired by Dr Doolittle and a two-headed llama - so yes, you can write a song about ANYTHING! 🦙

The kids at Upper Lansdowne Public School and their ACMF teacher Matty are writing a new song after they won the NSC last year with a great tune about their hometown. The song is about how sometimes we feel confused and pulled here and there by life🥴 They were inspired by a Dr Doolittle clip where a two-headed llama (aka a Pushmi-Pullyu) tries to go in multiple directions at once - goes to show inspiration can come from anywhere!

✍️Aged 17 or younger and got an original song idea too? We want to hear it! Enter our National Songwriting Competition now and you could join these talented kids as NSC winners🤸

Matt Zarb

15/06/2026

After the Black Summer bushfires devastated the small town of Bellbrook, children at the local public school regained some of their joy and resilience through music lessons with ACMF teacher, Daniel🌈

Listen as Principal Allison Mitchell shares her insights about the positive impact our ACMF program has had on students… and the mighty power of YET!💪

🤲Can you help ACMF support more kids like these? There’re only two more weeks left to make an EOFY tax-deductible donation - link to donate: https://bit.ly/ACMF-donate

It was a privilege to be invited to Unltd's Adland Bail Out at Yasmar Detention Centre, where industry executives spent ...
11/06/2026

It was a privilege to be invited to Unltd's Adland Bail Out at Yasmar Detention Centre, where industry executives spent a night behind bars.

The event gives participants a glimpse of what it feels like for a child as young as 10 to go to prison and the vicious cycle that youth incarceration creates for children and communities.

Our ACMF teacher, Elle, led a workshop at the event, sharing her first-hand experience working with young people in detention. She told the story of an inmate who had been locked up from a very young age, and how music helped him.

She also discussed the work the ACMF does each week in Juvenile Justice Centres across Australia, using music to tackle inequity, unlock hidden potential, and change life trajectories. The music programs provide a chance for these children, who can be locked up from such a young age, to look at the world through different eyes and create a brighter future through music tuition and songwriting.

Thanks to Unltd for raising awareness of this issue

10/06/2026

Wow, how incredible to have Sara Bareilles' support and advice as this year's ACMF National Songwriting Competition gets underway! If you know a young Aussie songwriter, show them this video and encourage them to get started no matter if their idea is "perfect" or not - it might just be "a bridge to something better"! We can't wait to hear everyone's unique story told through song🎶
Enter now: https://acmf.com.au/national-songwriting-competition/

Music education boosts confidence, resilience, focus, and happiness, but many children miss out simply because their sch...
04/06/2026

Music education boosts confidence, resilience, focus, and happiness, but many children miss out simply because their school can’t afford a music program.

💙This tax time, you can change that.

Your tax-deductible donation helps us bring long-term music education to children around Australia who would otherwise go without.

🙏Please, donate before 30th June at https://bit.ly/ACMF-donate

Incredible ❤️
29/05/2026

Incredible ❤️

28/05/2026

Do you know a student hoping for a career in the music industry? Many of our National Songwriting Contestants go on to become part of Australia’s exciting music scene, but knowing how to get your career started as a young musician can be tricky.

Luckily, our friends at The Push are hosting their 2026 Music Careers Expos across Australia this June, July, and August! It’s a completely free one-day event where young people can connect with industry pros, join hands-on workshops, and explore pathways in performance, production, marketing and more.

It’s ideal for students so teachers are encouraged to bring the whole class! And if you’re a young person outside of school, you’re absolutely welcome too!

Check out the dates and secure your free spot at thepush.com.au

27/05/2026

Wondering how you can make a BIG impact with your EOFY tax-deductible donation?

In our 2023 Impact Study, 99% of people said that ACMF programs help children feel good about themselves🫶 Students also reported improved resilience, motivation, creativity, and academic engagement from our programs. The power of long-term music education is undeniable.

Donate before June 30th to help us continue making a positive impact on children nationwide➡️ https://bit.ly/ACMF-donate

Your support truly makes a difference!

25/05/2026

We're thrilled to be partnering with Waitress The Musical Australia and thank them for their support of ACMF! Melbourne - get down to Her Majesty's Theatre to see this delicious show (and our very own board member Rob Mills starring as Dr Pomatter!). We'll be collecting donations from the 19th-21st June after each performance, and we hope to see you there!🥧🎶

🎶 Calling all young creators! 🎶At Music in Me, we believe in the words of our founder Richard Gill: “we learn music so w...
25/05/2026

🎶 Calling all young creators! 🎶
At Music in Me, we believe in the words of our founder Richard Gill: “we learn music so we can make music.” And what better way to bring music to life than through composition? ✍️🎵
That’s why we’re excited to share that our friends at the Australian Children’s Music Foundation (ACMF) have opened entries for the 2026 National Songwriting Competition! From Kindergarten to Year 12, young musicians across Australia are invited to create and share their original songs—whether that’s a solo piece or a whole-class collaboration. 🎤🎸
With over $30,000 in prizes up for grabs, it’s a wonderful opportunity for students to express themselves, be heard, and celebrate their creativity through songwriting. 🌟
👉 Learn more and enter here: https://acmf.com.au/national-songwriting-competition/
Let’s keep making music—and encouraging the next generation of composers! 🎶💙

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