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“From habit to hobby” GameAware is hosting a professional development workshop with the aim of empowering mental health professionals with the tools to help clients who are gaming excessively or at risk of a Gaming Disorder. The group programs that have been so successful with gamers and their families have worked either as a prevention or an intervention strategy. Anecdotal …

“From habit to hobby” Group Programs have been helping families find the sweet spot for gaming for over 3 years now. Check out the upcoming dates to see what programs fit your schedule best, and help your family re-frame what gaming means in your home. Group programs aim to give families: Insight into the culture and psychology of video games, …

GameAware is hosting a professional development workshop with the aim of empowering mental health professionals with the tools to help clients who are gaming excessively or at risk of a Gaming Disorder.  Anecdotal results from the past 3 years of holiday programs with the support of Headspace have shown significantly positive results and the PD will share de-identified data. For: Mental …

“Responsible Gaming and Balance” For the first time after 3 successful years of programs in Melbourne,  GameAware is bringing a group program to Sydney in a Weekend Program format. This program is designed to encourage responsible gaming by improving self-regulation and increasing social connection through additional hobbies, strategies and and self-awareness.   On the other hand, this program is also designed …

“Reframing Gaming” This program is FREE, thanks to headspace Elsternwick. This is the 10th holiday program that Headspace has supported GameAware to run. Headspace has been a valuable ally in helping teens conquer mental health challenges that are sometimes masked by excessive gaming. The Holiday Program is designed to encourage responsible gaming by improving self-regulation and increasing social connection through additional hobbies, …

GameAware is hosting a professional development workshop with the aim of empowering mental health professionals with the tools to help clients who are gaming excessively or at risk of a Gaming Disorder. The holiday program that has been so successful with gamers and their families is currently being evaluated. Anecdotal results from the past 3 years of holiday programs with …

“From habit to hobby” Upcoming program dates: September 24th to 27th 9:30am to 4:30pm + 5 weekly family sessions on Monday nights 6:00-7:15pm. Hosted by Highett Neighbourhood Community House in Melbourne, VIC from 9:30am to 4:30pm each day. The Holiday Program is designed to encourage responsible gaming behaviours through self-regulation. Increasing social connectedness with other hobbies and self-awareness are some of …