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

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

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

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

If you're a parent in Moreton Bay watching your autistic teen or young adult spend most of their time alone, you're not imagining the problem. Social isolation is a real and growing challenge in the autistic community, but the solution might surprise you. The Reality of Social Isolation and Autism Research shows that 41% of autistic teens spend the majority of their leisure time gaming, compared to just 18% of neurotypical peers. At first glance, this might seem like part of

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