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ABC iView has a fantastic program for parents that is able to break down a lot of gaming culture and answer frequently asked questions. We were invited to talk about the state of Esports and the the positive and negative impacts it can have. We believe Esports has tremendous potential to bring high quality gaming experiences while teaching important personal …
I’m excited for 2020. A big thank you to the great people at the AMP Tomorrow Fund for this generous grant money. GameAware will now be able to grow beyond Melbourne into rural areas as well as interstate with a program that is completely mobile. Their generous offer means that we can now afford the gaming laptops and VR headsets …
GameAware was recently featured on The Sunday Project, where I was interviewed by Tommy Little as we spoke about what goes on in group programs and what GameAware is all about. The highlight of the video is definitely the interview with two of the program’s participants where they banter with Tommy, after beating him handily in our social gaming session. …
Published on: 9 September 2020 2020 has been a treat of a year, hasn’t it? With COVID-19’s presence pushing the need for social distancing and restricting our movements, we have been struggling to meet our need for social connection organically. Edward Deci and Richard Ryan, the minds behind “Self Determination Theory”, talk about this connection and go deeper. They call …
It’s a tricky time for digital wellbeing right now. Since COVID-19 has graced us with its presence, behaving responsibly includes being cooped up at home and isolated from your friends. Plenty of gamers are going to see this as a free for all and an excuse to play the hell out of their games, and that’s definitely going to concern …
Back in mid 2019, a Sydney family travelled all the way down to Melbourne by car to participate in a Weekend Program. This wasn’t the typical family that came to see me. Most families are struggling to keep the peace, and their kids are overindulging, but this family agreed that gaming was taking over. Matt is on the Autism spectrum …
“From habit to hobby” Group Programs have been helping families find the sweet spot for gaming for over 5 years now. Professional development workshops have helped bridge the gap between mental health professionals and their gaming clients, allowing them to connect better and do the important resilience work. Check out the upcoming events and programs on the calendar: [calendar id=”7606″] …
I had the opportunity to talk to Brian Bain and Darby Rollins this year about the issue of performance in Esports and the factors that affect it. We got to cover a lot of topics surrounding wellbeing and gaming and how Esports is unsustainable in its current form. I would hate to see a future where Esports didn’t live up …
PAX Australia 2019 Panel – A Gift for Esports Speaking on this panel was a real treat. Hosted by Esports Journalist Seamus Byrne @seamus Fellow Panelists: Jocelyn Brewer(@JocelynBrewer) from Digital Nutrition and Brandon Defina(@SINJuves), the GM of Esports team: Gravitas The 1 hour panel covers Esports with its incredible potential and its early stage shortcomings. We discuss player wellbeing, performance, life risk, …
During the World Cup of Fortnite in July 2019, The Sunday Project invited me on for my thoughts on the mixed messages parents are getting about supporting their kids with their Esports passion to become a professional. Doing this is similar to supporting kids with a passion to become a professional athlete, but with Esports, parents feel conflicted because they …
