Emeritus Professor Denise Grocke has a teaching career spanning over 40 years and has published multiple books. She has held highly profiled positions such as President of the World Federation of Music Therapy, President of the Australian Music Therapy Association, President of the Music and Imagery Association of Australia. She is an Honorary Life Member of the World Federation of Music Therapy, the Australian Music Therapy Association, and the Music and Imagery Association of Australia. She is also the recipient of the Lifetime Achievement Award from the Australian Music Therapy Association and the Award of Merit from the American Association for Music Therapy.