Next Level Collaboration

It’s official, SafePlay is back and better than ever with a brand-new Minecraft Survival Club!

This school holidays we’ll be running four different groups across Minecraft Creative, Minecraft Survival, and Roblox. Our programs were developed based on research from the University of Melbourne, and all of our sessions are facilitated by neurodivergent educators and allied health professionals.

As a bonus, we are also offering a 15% discount if you sign up for multiple groups! So mix and match whichever sessions work best for you and your gamer!

📅 Saturday 26th September – Saturday 3rd October

⏰ 2 – 3.30 pm & 5 – 6.30 pm (AEST)

💻 Online sessions via Minecraft/Roblox and Zoom

💰 $99 each session × 4 (total cost $396 per group)

NDIS funding may be used (please confirm with your LAC or plan manager)

Find out more at https://nextlevelcollaboration.com/safeplay/

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Dates for our upcoming SafePlay school holidays term will be announced soon! We’re also adding a brand-new group, so keep an eye out for that.

If you’d like to register early interest, you can do so at https://nextlevelcollaboration.com/safeplay-online-programs/

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Some of the latest creations from our SafePlay Minecraft server! Our gamers are so endlessly creative.

Sign-ups for our school holiday program are opening soon!

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The reviews are in! Here’s what some of our parents and their gamers have to say about our SafePlay Roblox Club….

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Are you a disability advocate? Got a project (past or ongoing) that you’re passionate about?

Come be a guest on the NLC vodcast, Research Unlocked!

Apply now using the link below, and if you have any questions, please reach out to us at [email protected]

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We’ve explored a number of games across our SafePlay program, including Minecraft, Roblox, and Lego Fortnite.

We’re always looking to expand so we can make our programs accessible to as many young neurodivergent gamers as possible. Which games do you think we should add to the SafePlay roster next?

Please note all games must be age-appropriate, collaborative-focused, and compatible across mainstream consoles and computer operating systems.

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Benefits and considerations for supporting your neurodivergent gamers, both new and experienced!

• Controlled environments
Gaming online can be an amazing way to socialise with people who share your interests, without ever having to leave your home. This is great for those who face physical access barriers, as well as those with sensory differences who prefer having a controlled environment.

• Simpler social structure
For those who might find some social settings difficult, gaming provides structure through shared goals and predictable social patterns. While you can talk about anything while gaming with friends, there’s always a common context to fall back on, which can be comforting for some neurodivergent folks.

• Accessibility settings
A lot of games have accessibility settings that allow you to customise your gaming experience to best suit your needs. This varies depending on the game, but some examples include button re-mapping, adjusting font type and size, and FOV settings to reduce motion sickness.

• Matching the game to the person
There’s an endless list of games out there, and thanks to the internet, there are plenty of resources to research which games might be the best fit for you and your needs, depending on desired genre, difficulty level, accessibility options and community culture.

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If you’re curious about how we use video games as a learning tool, here are some examples of the skill areas we help our gamers develop during our sessions.

We work closely with our gamers to help them identify what to work on and facilitate learning and practising these skills throughout each Term.

What are some useful skills you’ve picked up from playing video games?

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Reminder that Term 3 starts next week for both our in-person and SafePlay programs! See you soon!

SafePlay Roblox Everyone & Minecraft Everyone - Monday 20th

NLC In-Person Lab Sessions - Tuesday 21st

SafePlay Minecraft Girls+ - Wednesday 22nd

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