GameAware

Just coming out of the Easter holidays, it’s normal for gaming time to have crept up.

Now’s a great time to reset routines, rebuild structure, and help gamers ease back into school, sleep, and daily responsibilities without the battles.

Start small. Stay consistent. Shift the balance.

If your family is looking for support, you know where to find us.

Roblox isn’t “just a game.” It’s a platform.

One that blends games, social spaces, and spending
prompts, all in one place.

If your child is spending more time or money than you
expected.
If Roblox is starting to replace offline play, learning, or
connection.
You’re not alone.

Want practical strategies that work?
Check out our website to get started.

Back to school is just around the corner.
That makes this week the perfect time to reset gaming
and scrolling habits.

Small changes now can make mornings smoother,
sleep better, and focus easier once school starts.

You don’t need perfection. Just a plan that works for
your family.

We’re here to help.

School holidays and gaming can feel like a perfect storm. More free time. Less routine.

Kids don’t game just for fun.
They game because it meets real human needs:

Connection - feeling included
Competence - feeling capable
Control - having something they can manage when the world feels busy

So when school, friends or structure drop away, gaming naturally fills the gap. The key is to find that healthy balance. That’s what we help families do at GameAware.

If you're a parent looking for support this school holidays reach out to us via our website. We can help.

As the year comes to a close, we encourage families and young people to slow down, reconnect, and approach this season with care and compassion. Progress doesn’t pause over the holidays, sometimes it simply looks like rest, reflection, and being kind to ourselves.

Wishing our GameAware community a balanced, meaningful, and fulfilling Christmas

We’re Hiring: Gaming Mentors

Do you love gaming and want to make a real difference in young people’s lives?

At GameAware, we help families build healthier relationships with gaming through mentoring and therapy. We’re expanding our Mentoring Team and are looking for passionate gamers who care about helping others find balance.

As a Gaming Mentor, you’ll work with young people (ages 8+) to guide them toward healthy gaming habits, balanced routines, and stronger family communication.

Responsibilities
• Deliver structured mentoring sessions using GameAware’s evidence-informed approach.
• Help clients distinguish between passion and problem in their gaming.
• Support families with practical strategies for healthy screen use and communication.
• Maintain session notes and updates in line with NDIS and internal practices.

Ideal Background
• Whether you’re a current or former gamer, youth worker, psychology student, or NDIS support worker, your ability to connect with young people through gaming is what matters most.

Benefits
• Fully remote and flexible work hours.
• Training provided in GameAware’s mentoring method.
• Work alongside a team of psychologists, occupational therapists, and speech therapists in a supportive and collaborative environment.

If this sounds like you, apply now through our careers page:
https://www.gameaware.com.au/careers/

Our GameAware Foundations program gives parents and gamers the tools they need to prevent problems before they start.

Perfect for families who want to feel confident about managing gaming at home.

With Foundations, you’ll get:
Parent Webinars
20 bite-sized parent education videos
9 short videos created for gamers, by gamers
Insights into gamer motivation, culture & psychology
10+ practical tools & strategies for balance at home
Ideas for finding new real-world hobbies and interests

Healthy gaming habits start here.
Join GameAware Foundations today through our website: https://www.gameaware.com.au/foundations/

Introducing our Guest Q&A Speaker: Tony Attwood

Tony Attwood is a clinical psychologist who has specialised in autism spectrum disorders since he qualified as a clinical psychologist in England in 1975.

His book, Asperger’s Syndrome – A Guide for Parents and Professionals, has sold over 450,000 copies and has been translated into more than 25 languages.

He has presented as a keynote speaker at leading conferences across Australasia and internationally, and continues to deliver workshops and webinars for parents, professionals, and autistic individuals worldwide.

Visit www.attwoodandgarnettevents.com for more details about his work

Register to our Webinar today through our website.

At GameAware, our Occupational Therapists are gamers too. We understand the challenges first-hand.

We support individuals and families impacted by unhealthy gaming habits through:
Tailored strategies to improve physical, emotional & social wellbeing
Support for school refusal, daily routines & life skills
Functional Capacity Assessments for personalised support

Gaming should be part of life, not a barrier to it.

Reach out today to see how we can help.

We are gamers helping gamers.

Our group programs create a safe and supportive space for neurodivergent gamers to:
• Enjoy social gaming in a positive, structured environment
• Build healthy gaming habits
• Develop transferrable social and communication skills
• Access optional OT and Speech supports during sessions

These sessions are designed to help gamers thrive.

Find out more today through our website.

We are gamers helping gamers.

Our mentoring is designed to support both gamers and families by:
• Reducing conflict at home through family involvement
• Boosting engagement in real-life activities and interests
• Helping gamers understand their own reasons for balancing playtime

Whether it’s finding healthier habits, improving communication, or building motivation outside of gaming, our mentors meet gamers where they’re at - with empathy and real experience.

Book a session today through our website.