Last November, the folks at the Raukatauri Music Therapy Centre hosted a gathering of therapists from various disciplines to hear about the benefits of music therapy. We hear from director Anne Bailey, and other event organisers and participants. The promotional event was a joint venture between AUT Communications students and the Centre.

And in a case of good news and bad news, we've Professor Alan Walker, who's optimistc about the prospects of an aging population. And a former hospital and health board administrator and current Invercargill Councillor who's ropable about recent reports that Southland DHB is cutting eldercare services.

Opshop's Jason Kerrison entertains at the Raukatauri event

Opshop's Jason Kerrison entertains at the Raukatauri event

Mike with Raukatauri Music Therapy Centre Director Anne Bailey and guest speaker Debbie Andrews

Mike with Raukatauri Music Therapy Centre Director Anne Bailey and guest speaker Debbie Andrews