Vanessa Lucas

Bachelor of Creative Arts (Wollongong University) Master of Arts in Music Therapy (University of Technology Sydney) Vanessa Lucas is a music therapist with 11 years of experience. She has a strong interest in supporting individuals with Autism to have access to community arts-based experiences, collaborating with organisations including the Sydney Opera House, Opera Australia and Bell Shakespeare Theatre. Essential to the success of these initiatives has been building awareness of the needs of individuals with autism to access autism-friendly performances and services. Vanessa has presented at a number of national and international conferences.