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Stronger Together - Team-Based Games at Gamely Connect
We love team-based games because they create situations where players genuinely need each other to succeed. This interdependence naturally encourages communication, coordination, and mutual support. Here are five of our favourite multiplayer games that emphasise teamwork. Rocket League: Soccer Meets Racing Rocket League combines soccer with rocket-powered cars. Teams of players control vehicles to hit a giant ball into the opposing goal. Matches last five minutes, making them
Feb 92 min read


The Gamely Connect Story: Why We Started our Autism Gaming Group
When you picture a gaming session, you might imagine someone sitting alone in their room, headset on, disconnected from the world around them. But what if we told you that gaming could be the exact opposite of isolation? That's the question that sparked Gamely Connect. The Problem We Saw Every Day Social isolation in the autistic community isn't just loneliness - it's a genuine crisis. Too many neurodiverse teens and young adults spend their days without meaningful connection
Feb 23 min read


Building Worlds Together - PC Games That Spark Connection
We have many (and we mean MANY) games on our PC's. Today we're highlighting 5 of our favourite creative games that get our NDIS participants connecting, collaborating and communicating. Minecraft: Where Imagination Meets Teamwork Minecraft is more than just placing blocks. In our supported gaming sessions, participants work together to design entire worlds and solve problems as a team. Whether building a castle together or surviving the night against creepers, players natural
Jan 192 min read


Meet the Team: Mark
At Gamely Connect, our staff aren't just support workers who happen to know a bit about gaming - they're genuine gamers who bring that passion into everything they do. They understand the frustration of a difficult boss battle, the excitement of finding the perfect strategy, and the joy of sharing those experiences with others who get it. But more than that, they understand what it means to create a safe, sensory-friendly space where neurodiverse individuals can truly be them
Jan 52 min read


Understanding Centre Capital Costs in Your NDIS Invoice
If you've been looking at quotes or invoices for centre-based supports, you might have noticed a line item called "Centre Capital Cost" and wondered what it means. This small but important charge helps ensure that the facilities where you receive support are safe, accessible, and well-maintained. Let's break down what centre capital costs are and how they work in your NDIS plan. What Are Centre Capital Costs? Centre capital costs are a per-participant, per-hour fee that contr
Dec 29, 20254 min read


Interview with Sam: Insights from Gamely Connect's Head of Player Success
Walk into any Gamely session and you'll see people gaming, chatting, and connecting over shared interests. But behind the scenes, someone's making sure those connections are actually happening - that participants are progressing toward their goals, building real skills, and getting genuine value from their time with us. That's where our leadership team comes in. Sam is one of our two Heads of Player Success, and while he's definitely hands-on in sessions, his macro focus is o
Dec 8, 20253 min read


Meet Rob: A Chat with one of our Support Workers and Dungeon Masters
What's it like to work at a place where your job involves D&D campaigns, racing sims, and helping people build genuine friendships through play? We wanted to find out, so we're sitting down with the people who make Gamely Connect what it is - our amazing staff. Each team member brings something unique to the table. Whether it's expertise in specific games, experience working with neurodiverse communities, or just that natural ability to make everyone feel welcome, they play a
Nov 20, 20252 min read


How Gamely Connect Makes Getting to Sessions Stress-Free
One of the biggest barriers to accessing disability support services isn't willingness or funding - it's simply getting there. We know that transport challenges can mean the difference between isolation and connection, between missing out and joining in. That's why Gamely Connect offers transport services where we are able to, removing one more obstacle between neurodiverse individuals and their gaming community. Understanding Transport Challenges For many neurodiverse indivi
Nov 10, 20252 min read


Fostering Connection: Our Favorite Tabletop Games at Gamely Connect
At Gamely Connect, we believe tabletop games are more than just entertainment - they're powerful tools for building friendships, developing social skills, and creating moments of connection. Our sensory-friendly space in Caboolture South features an extensive collection of board games that our participants love. Today, we're sharing why these six games have become favourites in our supported social gaming sessions. Uno No Mercy: When Classic Gets Chaotic Remember regular Uno?
Nov 3, 20253 min read
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