ConnX Minecraft Missions (Term Program)

Our Tuesday afternoon Minecraft Missions group is perfect for 11-14 year olds who love Minecraft and gaming!

Run by Bronte Fraser and Eliza Walsh, together with Minecraft expert Veronica Senior, this program supports the development of interpersonal communication through exciting Minecraft projects! Laptop required.

ConnX Minecraft Missions - Term 4 2024: Tuesdays: 4.30pm - 5.30pm (60min) \ laptop required

Session dates: Term 4 2024

9 sessions on Tuesdays: 8/10, 15/10, 22/10, 29/10, 12/11, 19/11, 26/11, 3/12, 10/12

Fees: ConnX Minecraft Missions Term Program Subscription = $1,408.50

ConnX Wednesdays (Term Program)

Our Connx Wednesday afternoons are inspired by the interests of the attendees. Once planned together, the team engages in science, cooking, art, craft, Lego and drama plus any other fun activities that take their fancy! 

Each program is based on the individual needs of the group but you can expect us to work on goals such as:  

  • Making authentic connections with others 

  • Advocating one's wants and needs 

  • Requesting 

  • Making choices 

  • Expressing opinions 

  • Describing personal boundaries 

  • Asserting oneself 

  • Problem-solving 

  • Respecting self and others personal space 

  • Interoception skills- linking emotions with physical sensations 

  • Collaborative teamwork 

  • Reciprocity and turn-taking 

  • Communication strategies 

  • Non-verbal communication 

  • Figurative and non-literal language 

  • Developing social awareness 

  • Perspective-taking and building understanding of self and others 

  • Starting, maintaining and exiting conversations  

  • Using humour in supportive, empathic ways  

  • Organising get-togethers  

  • Keeping cool throughout the day  

  • Sportsmanship- winning and losing  

  • Dealing with teasing and bullies  

  • Handling disagreements and conflict  

  • Gender identity and neurodiversity 

Parents receive written and verbal feedback after each session, and at the end of each term you receive a term summary outlining progress towards goals and further recommendations.

ConnX Wednesdays - Term 4 2024: 4.30pm - 5.30pm (60min)

Session dates: 10 sessions on 9/10, 16/10, 23/10, 30/10, 6/11, 13/11, 20/11, 27/11, 4/12, 11/12

Fees: ConnX Wednesdays Term Program Subscription = $1,490.00

EVIDENCE-BASED CURRICULUM

PEERS by UCLA and LEANS by The University of Edinburgh.

Other Details

PRE-PROGRAM ASSESSMENT

Children joining us at Gameplan for the first time may require a pre-program assessment. Gameplan’s assessment fee of $250.00 per 60min will apply.

CONSULTANTS

Gameplan Speech Pathologists Rebecca Wong, Celia Schild, and Chloe Ford are our passionate program organisers.

TIME

60 minutes intervention with individual feedback emailed after each session. Sessions delivered in-person at Gameplan. Please ensure your child arrives at Gameplan no later than 4.25pm prior to their session and collect at 5.30pm.

OTHER

Funding and rebate options: Medicare, NDIS and private health insurance.

T&Cs: Gameplan’s T&Cs apply.

Register: E-mail Gameplan with your personal details, including the name, age and details of your child. We will respond asap and coordinate your program participation.

Buy your Term Program Subscription: once your program participation is confirmed.

ConnX Minecraft Missions (School Holiday Program)

Gameplan’s Minecraft expert Veronica has curated a set of incredible Minecraft challenges for our super fun holiday program!

But it’s not all about gaming, of course! We’ll be assisting participants to develop teamwork and communication strategies via our challenges. Our group provides an opportunity for participants to engage with like-minded individuals through the shared special interest of Minecraft, thus promoting authentic experiences for growth and reflection.

Snacks and sensory accommodations provided (e.g. calm lighting, beanbags, wobble chairs and fidget tools to suit a range of sensory preferences).

BYO mouse and laptop!

Location: in person, at Gameplan.

Age range: 11-14yrs

Time commitment: 2-4pm (2hrs) on TBC

Cost: TBC

Group: maximum 6 participants

If you would like to learn more about Gameplan’s ConnX Minecraft Missions (School Holiday Program), then ENQUIRE NOW

ConnX Gamers (Holiday Program)

Our school holiday program will provide participants with many opportunities to have fun with others through board games, cooking, art, craft, science, Lego, snack-time, physical movement, role-plays and music! We are pro-neurodiversity and our sessions assist participants to acquire self-advocacy skills through communication of autonomous choices, boundaries and feelings.

In addition to the super fun activities planned, we'll also support participants to:

  • Make authentic connections with others

  • Advocate one's wants and needs

  • Make requests and choices

  • Express opinions

  • Describe personal boundaries

  • Assert oneself

  • Problem-solve

  • Respect self and others personal space

  • Linking emotions with physical sensations

  • Collaborate with others with preferred communication styles

  • Develop personal communication strategies

  • And more!

At the end of the program you will receive a short progress report with recommendations for future support.

Next program: TBC