privacy policy
Your privacy is important to me. This Privacy Policy explains how I collect, use, store, and protect your personal information, in line with the Privacy
Act 1988 (Cth) and the Australian Privacy Principles (APPs).
Hummingbird Music Therapy is owned and operated by Belinda Ayres, a sole trader and Registered Music Therapist in Australia.
ABN: 12 229 543 360
privacy policy effective 10/06/2025
Welcome to Hummingbird Music Therapy
Your name and contact details
Date of birth and gender
Emergency contact information
Relevant medical or health information
Details about your therapy sessions and goals
Billing and payment details (e.g. Medicare or NDIS info)
i may collect personal information such as
What Information i Collect
Directly from you (in person, via phone, email, or online forms)
From parents or carers (for children or dependent clients)
From health professionals involved in your care (with your consent)
i collect information in a few ways
How i Collect Your Information
Provide personalised music therapy services
Maintain clinical and administrative records
Communicate with you and other professionals (if needed)
Manage billing and funding (e.g. NDIS, Medicare)
Meet legal and professional obligations
i collect personal information so i can
Why i Collect It
Your information is stored securely and access is restricted. I use:
Password-protected digital systems
Secure storage for paper records
Confidentiality practices in line with professional ethics
i take privacy and security seriously
How i Protect Your Information
It’s required or authorised by law
There’s a serious risk to your safety or someone else’s
It’s needed for funding or billing purposes (e.g. NDIS)
I will never share your personal information without your consent, unless
Sharing Your Information
Access your personal information
Request changes if the information is incorrect or out of date
To request access or corrections, please contact me directly
You have the right to
Your Rights
If you’re concerned about your privacy or how your information is handled, please contact me. If you’re not satisfied with my response, you can contact the Office of the Australian Information Commissioner (OAIC) via www.oaic.gov.au
Concerns or Complaints
what to do if you have
Belinda Ayres
Hummingbird Music Therapy
Belinda@hummingbirdtherapy.com
Byron Bay and Northern NSW
I may update this Privacy Policy occasionally. The latest version will always be available here on this website with the effective date shown at the top.
