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NDIS social activities and programs for autistic teens and young adults (14-35 years old) who love gaming 🎮

FREE TRIAL SESSIONS

Join the fun, make new friends, and unlock skills in an inclusive, gamer-friendly community! 🚀👾

11/01/2026

What if making friends didn’t start with small talk… but with play?

For many autistic teens and young adults, face-to-face gaming creates a calmer way to connect.
Shared interests. Clear rules. Less pressure.
Friendships that grow naturally, one game at a time.

This carousel breaks down why it works, and how gaming can become a bridge to real confidence and connection.

👉 Save this, share it, or explore our sessions when you’re ready.

08/01/2026

If you’re looking for clear, practical information - our blog is built for exactly that.

It’s a growing library of articles, real community insights, and practical support around gaming, social connection, emotional regulation, and life skills for autistic teens and young adults.

Everything we share is shaped by what we see every week at Ignition Gamers - what helps, what actually sticks, and what families ask us about most.

No overwhelm. No judgement. Just resources you can explore in your own time.

👉 You can find our blog on the website whenever you need it.

https://www.ignitiongamers.com/blog/

06/01/2026

What if stepping into a character helped you step into your confidence too? 🎲✨

That is the magic of Dungeons & Dragons.
In every session, young people get to imagine, create, decide, problem-solve, and take brave steps - not as themselves, but through the safety of a character they’ve built.

And somewhere between the quests, the teamwork, and the “your turn next,” something special happens.
They start speaking up.
They start leading.
They start believing in their ideas.

Roleplay becomes the gateway.
Confidence becomes the outcome.

At Ignition Gamers, we see it every week - creativity unlocked, friendships strengthened, and young people discovering their voice one adventure at a time.

👇 Tell us: if you played D&D, what character would you create?

04/01/2026

That question is why we created our - Emotional Mastery Through Gaming - course.

Built for autistic teens and young adults, this self-paced online course helps players:
• recognise and name emotions
• manage frustration and overwhelm
• build confidence and self-awareness
• transfer in-game skills into real life

It’s not about changing who they are.
It’s about giving them tools that make life feel easier to navigate.

Whether your young person games with us in-studio or from home — this course meets them where they’re at.

💙 Learn at their pace.
🎮 Build skills through what they love.
🧠 Grow confidence that carries into everyday life.

If this sounds like something your family has been looking for, take a look when you’re ready. We've shared the details in the comments below.

01/01/2026

A gentle reminder that growth is personal.

Your progress doesn’t need to match anyone else’s timeline to be real or meaningful.

Every step forward matters.

30/12/2025

This year was shaped by our participants.
By the courage it took to show up.
By the friendships formed across tables and screens.
By the confidence built, one session at a time.

We moved into our new home in Spence.
We launched our first online Emotional Mastery course.
But the real wins were always the people - every laugh, every try, every step forward.

Thank you for being part of this journey.
We can’t wait to see what we build together in 2026.

Happy New Year! ✨🎮

29/12/2025

Summer can be tough without routine - especially for autistic teens and young adults.

At Ignition Gamers, our summer sessions provide structure, connection, and emotional support through gaming. From team games to guided peer support, every session is designed to help young people feel safe, regulated, and included.

🎮 Read our latest blog: Summer gaming sessions at Ignition Gamers

25/12/2025

Holiday mode: complete. Gaming mode: activated. 🎮✨
We’re running sessions as usual (public holidays excluded).

Come join the fun!

23/12/2025

Wishing our Ignition Gamers community a calm, joyful and connection-filled Christmas.

Thank you for being part of a space where every young person can feel understood, supported and celebrated. We cannot wait to welcome you back for more gaming, growth and good times in the new year.

From our team to your family, Merry Christmas and a gentle holiday season. 🎄
...and remember we will be open over Christmas except on the public holidays

21/12/2025

What if the thing your teen loves most could also help them grow socially? 🎮💙

Research is continuing to show something we see every week at Ignition:
gaming is not “just gaming.”

A new study exploring autistic teens and young adults found that supported gaming environments can help build:
✨ social confidence
✨ communication skills
✨ teamwork
✨ emotional regulation
✨ a sense of belonging

Why?
Because games create a predictable, low-pressure space where friendships form naturally and social moments feel safer and easier to navigate.

It’s science confirming what our participants already know - connection grows when they feel understood.

💬 Want to know more? Click the link in our comments for all the details

19/12/2025

Ever notice how much easier it is to open up when the person across from you actually understands your world?

That’s the heart of our Peer Support 1:1 program.
Our mentors aren’t just trained - they’ve lived it. They know the overwhelm, the passion for gaming, the social challenges, and the wins worth celebrating. And that lived experience creates something special: trust, safety, and real connection.

If your teen or young adult needs someone who “speaks their language,” we’re here.

💬 Send us a message to learn more about Peer Support 1:1 at Ignition Gamers

16/12/2025

Who knew phones + a big screen could create this much connection? 📱🎮

Jackbox games are designed so players use their phones to make choices, draw, vote, answer questions, or complete tasks. The TV/projector shows the shared game, and each participant interacts through their device - which is why everyone’s looking down at their phone while the main gameplay appears on screen.

These sessions are some of our favourites — low-pressure, high-fun, and packed with those tiny moments of teamwork, humour, and social growth that matter most.

Every answer, vote, and doodle helps our players build confidence in a way that feels natural (and honestly… hilarious).

👇 If you’ve played Jackbox, what’s your go-to game?

Address

2-4 Glassey Place, Spence ACT
Spence, ACT
2615

Opening Hours

Monday	9am - 5pm
Tuesday	9am - 5pm
Wednesday	9am - 5pm
Thursday	9am - 5pm
Friday	9am - 5pm

Website

http://www.ignitiongamers.com.au/

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