Nearly half of Victorian male inmates live with undiagnosed acquired brain injuries (ABIs), often stemming from trauma, substance use, or accidents. Without early screening and support, these individuals face cycles of incarceration. Programs like Voices … Read more
I’m building waiting lists by location for in-person games and also offer online sessions! These games are free for players on my waiting lists because the focus is on group work for my clients. If … Read more
After waking as captives of the catfolk in a mysterious dungeon, our party has uncovered a diabolical doppleganger plot. Oozefolk Goopulicates are taking over! After rescuing some catfolk and discovering the weakness of the Ooze … Read more
“Michael has been a reliable and effective support for my 14-year-old son who has Autism. Michael has assisted us with forming and maintaining a Dungeons & Dragons group which has proven to be highly enjoyable … Read more
I have absolutely nothing to say about this post and it’s relation to games and therapy EXCEPT one of the best friends I’ve ever had in my life took this photo. Sometimes it just takes … Read more
In our Sport Appreciation Program, we share stories, favourite teams, and treasured memories — with football often at the heart of it all. One of our favourite activities is making football puppets, turning passion into … Read more
Every Monday we celebrate a lifelong love of sport in a mature aged intellectually disabled program at a disability day centre. Our Sport Appreciation Program honours the passion our participants carry for teams, games, and … Read more
What a unique program! This fantastic grass roots organisation is open for registrations to their Term 2 Roleplaying Games programs. Largely led by lived experience neurodivergent facilitators who are paid for their time, all members … Read more
Graffiti: From Street Walls to Family Walls Graffiti is often misunderstood — dismissed as rebellion or vandalism. But in a safe, creative space, it becomes something powerful: a way to connect. Controlled graffiti sessions can … Read more
We threw the party into chaos with a magical mind swap — each player had to play a different character’s body while keeping their original personality. The result? Hilarious teamwork, creative confusion, and lots of … Read more
In Captives of the Catfolk, the players wake up in a mysterious dungeon, captured by eccentric Catfolk who serve exotic interdimensional masters. As they navigate their captivity, they realize that multiple Oozefolk doppelgängers have infiltrated … Read more
Today, I ran world-building sessions with two autistic siblings to create interconnected #DND campaigns tailored to their needs. Each sibling has their own world—one dark and treacherous, the other filled with animals, rainbows, and Jellos. … Read more
As elders share stories over steaming cups of tea, youngers learn about traditions, hospitality, and the importance of community. I spent today playing cards with an Iraqi aged social support group at an Iraqi restaurant … Read more
**Sky Kings Tomb** SYSTEM Pathfinder 2e remastered LOCATION In person game in Greensborough, Victoria. TIME Wednesday nights 6pm onwards. PRICE: Free social game PARTY SIZE: 5/6 **Beginners Welcome.** AGE: 18+ *Millennia ago, the dwarven creator … Read more
Pathfinder 2e soft cover in digest size. Less money, and more love. Building a social circle for an #autistic adult client using this game system. Games will be at their local gameshop before moving to … Read more
It’s that time again – registrations are now open for Aspergers Victoria’s Dungeon and Dragons term program. Groups are a mix of online and in person. Aspergers Victoria (a name chamge is coming) is a … Read more
From kids to adults, comics can be a bridge to new skills, social connection, and emotional well-being. A small step into a colorful world can lead to big changes! I have several online clients I … Read more
As a Recreation Therapist, I’ve seen firsthand how Dungeons & Dragons (DND) can transform lives—especially for individuals with health concerns like Acquired Braini Injuries 《ABI), Cerebral Palsy. or Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD). Add physical terrain … Read more
I have a young client, 12-13 age group, in South Morang area who will be attending St Helena Secondary College next year (2025). We are looking to add a player to our existing FREE Dungeons … Read more
I have a slot open for a 2 hour session on Tuesdays 12.30 till 2.30pm. Leisure counselling, recreation education, community integration, resource building. All age groups, all health conditions.
“Well, them Duke boys are at it again. Looks like they’re about to take a shortcut… the hard way!” I left my #schoolcant group on a #cliffhanger today – attacked by #desert#raiders in #xendrik #ebberon#dungeonsanddragons#cars#madmax … Read more
With the changes to the #NDIS in #Australia (yes, we exist), I thought it’s about time to return to posting studies on the #beneficial effects of #games here. 1. Bowman, S. L. (2010) – The … Read more
I’m excited to announce that I’ve joined www.startplaying.games as a Game Master! While my passion has always been helping people through therapeutic recreation, I’m stepping into the world of professional GMing as an “amateur DM … Read more
In this #gametherapy session, the companions Asragon ( #halfling #rogue ) and Jeffsmith (one word, #human #druid ) awakened in a #mysterious #dungeon as #captives of the #catfolk . After escaping, they took a #quick #dip in a crusty old #gelatinouscube where they discovered a #posh orc looting bodies! A #friendly enough #fellow, Sir asked for a #cupofteaandaliedown . Some friendly banter … Read more
I’m looking for (client request) an assigned female at birth (AFAB) support worker who is able to run TTRPG games like Dungeons and Dragons 5e, Pathfinder 2e, etc, etc. Melbourne, Australia location but will consider … Read more
I have one more slot in my School Can’t program for Aspergers Victoria… Thursday afternoons 12pm to 3pm on Zoom and Discord. I never enforce cameras on and I work mindfully with my players (these … Read more
Recently got this incredible game to a #neurodivergent table. Holding the game in the first photo is one of our #livedexperience Dungeon Masters , Elodie. Elodie also holds a Bachelor of Biology in #PlantScience and … Read more
I have multiple small group telehealth availabilities for the school holidays on Wednesdays and Thursdays starting at 10am and reaching into the evening. Mindful roleplaying games (dungeons and dragons, pathfinder, hero Kids, savage worlds, marvel … Read more
I have slots open for 1:1 clients Tuesday 3.00pm to 5pm; Thursday 3.30pm to 5.30pm; and Friday 4pm to 6pm. I offer recreational therapy to adults and children with the following concerns: Autism Spectrum Disorder, … Read more
I am Aspergers Victoria (volunteer) membership coordinator, so if you need any extra information about this program please let me know.
Looking for early expressions of interest for a tabletop roleplaying group (Pathfinder 2e remastered) in Doreen for young adults 19-25 that would be open to beginners. This would be an in person game in my … Read more
I’m looking to subcontract (refer clients) to a nice professional game master, who has an understanding of disability issues, and would be available in the eastern and southeastern suburbs of Melbourne, Victoria for in person … Read more
Looking for early expressions of interest for a tabletop roleplaying group (Pathfinder 2e remastered) in Doreen for young adults 19-25 that would be open to beginners. This would be an in person game in my … Read more
Take over the library on Friday night with exclusive access, FREE pizza and your favourite games! Running past the usual opening hours, join us from 6:00 PM to 9:00 PM for a bunch of different … Read more
TLDR: Here is the direct link to sign up to my School Can’t ASD program with Aspergers Victoriahttps://www.aspergersvic.org.au/event-5773726 Dungeons and Dragons (D&D) can be highly beneficial for homeschooled children with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD). The structured … Read more
Hi, as well as running a School Cant Dungeons and Dragons program for Aspergers Victoria, I own over 10 000 comic books. AV has multiple DND groups running each term as you can see in … Read more
AVs winter school holiday dungeons and dragons program is open for registrations. DM Elodie and DM Nicholas are both #livedexperience#autistic dungeonmasters. Elodie is my assistant in my #SchoolCant#DND program and Nicholas is a professional DM … Read more
As a therapeutic game master, it’s easy to feel the pressure of needing to be at your best for every moment of every session. When things don’t go as planned, it’s important to remember that … Read more
Expressions of Interest for online group roleplaying game sessions. Prices to be discussed, but I always use NDIS pricing arrangements. My clients include: Stroke Survivors, Acquired Brain Injury Survivors, Dementia including early onset, Adult Autism … Read more
As a recreation therapist, I also assist Applied Dungeon Masters in their #games . Assisting in an online #dungeonsanddragons game for #autistic#teens I provide individualised support that enhances their gaming experience. I do this in … Read more
UPDATE: Due to a change in scheduling, we are looking for another player for this group. I have a young client, 12-13 age group, looking to start a FREE Dungeons and Dragons game in their … Read more
Today’s #dungeonsanddragons#game for Aspergers Victoria and their #Schoolcant program featured #camels pulling #steel#girders off a #monstertruck #gametherapy#rectherapy#roleplayinggames#eberron#steampunk#terrainbuilt The terrain featured in this picture was made and painted by #intellectuallydisabled#matureaged participants in a disability centre I work at as an #instructor.
“Your (school can’t DND program with Asperger’s Victoria) was a lifeline for my child last year. It was a really tough time for them, they found they couldn’t face school but each week they were … Read more
I am looking for a NDIS or other funded under 18 client within 30 minutes of the elsternwick area of Melbourne that would like to build a social circle of friends centred around the life … Read more
I first met Tarquin when taking a young client to a local #gameshop to learn and play #StarWars#Xwing the #miniatures#game Tarquin proved an #engaging#energetic and #empathic#teacher and I promptly recruited him to the #healthspace where … Read more
Hi, I’m Michael, a registered counsellor, I run the Thursday afternoon group (School Can’t) but we have availability in our evening groups in particular Mondays and Thursdays. We are also trialing in person games at … Read more
Brady Irwin is a mental health social worker working in the #regional#hospital system who also has a mental health, #metal music, and #roleplayinggames#podcast. @innerstrengthcheck_ Mental Health Clinicians are professionals who provide clinical assessment, #diagnosis , and #treatment for individuals experiencing #mentalhealthissues This encompasses a range of … Read more
This is Flash Forestwood ( #gnome#paladin ) and his companion, Sir ( #orc armorer #artificer ). They’ve found themselves in an Ooze dimension, a crossroads between the #ForgottenRealms and #Eberron sans important items like #boxinggloves … Read more
This is Doyle. It’s not his real name, but it’s the name that everyone knows him by. I spent a whole year being his dungeon master assistant at Aspergers Victoria – he is a fantastic … Read more
Hi, I’m Michael, your local Recreation Therapist – as well as counselling work based around TTRPG and leisure interests – I run a DND group for under 18 school refusers who are Autistic with Aspergers … Read more
#Psychotherapy primarily addresses #mentalhealthissues#emotionalchallenges and #psychologicaldisorders through #talkbasedinterventions exploring #thoughts#feelings and #behaviours to promote #insight and #healing. #Recreational#therapy on the other hand, focuses on utilising leisure activities to improve #physical#emotional#cognitive and #social functioning, aiming to … Read more
Photos taken at Conquest Gaming Convention, Coburg Town Hall, 2024 from the Aspergers Victoria social programs booth.
We are running three groups during the upcoming school holidays for those aged 10-17 years old that are interested in joining the magical fantasy world of Dungeons and Dragons. Of these, our one Online holiday … Read more
Diversional therapy offers enjoyable activities to divert attention and promote relaxation, often in healthcare or residential settings Recreational therapy, on the other hand, is a broader approach that utilizes leisure activities to address specific therapeutic … Read more
@conquestconmelb is a #tabletopgaming convention held annually in #Melbourne , #Australia . It is a smaller convention compared to #PAX , but that allows it to focus on #local#gamedesigners and #players . #AspergersVictoria is a … Read more
#Diversionaltherapy is a form of #therapy that focuses on providing #meaningful and enjoyable activities to individuals, particularly those in #healthcare or residential settings, to improve their overall #wellbeing and #qualityoflife. It aims to divert #attention … Read more
Recreational therapy, also known as #therapeuticrecreation, is a #holistic approach to improving individuals’ #physical, #emotional, #cognitive, and #social#wellbeingthrough #leisure activities. These activities are #tailored to meet the specific #needs and #goals of participants, often under … Read more
Humor lightens the #mood during #gameplay, fostering a #positive and enjoyable #atmosphere conducive to therapeutic objectives. It facilitates #socialinteraction and #bonding among participants, promoting a #sense of camaraderie and #teamwork. Humorous moments also provide opportunities … Read more
Organizing #dnd or other #rpg sessions allows participants to #engage in #social#interaction and #build#connections with others who share similar interests. This fosters a #sense of #community and #belonging, especially for individuals in #healthcare facilities who … Read more
Recreational therapy employs tailored leisure activities, including #DnD, to enhance physical, cognitive, and emotional well-being. D&D fosters socialization, cognitive stimulation, and emotional expression, aiding in skill development and stress reduction. Diversional therapy focuses on providing … Read more
“Invisible to the inhabitants of Eberron below, tendrils of translucent gelatin extend like ethereal bridges from a colossal, unseen force above. These pseudopods stretch up from the continents, anchoring a massive entity to the planet’s … Read more
Voting is crucial because it allows individuals to have a voice in shaping the policies and leadership that directly impact their lives and communities. https://www.instagram.com/p/C31l5r3BFgf/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link&igsh=MzRlODBiNWFlZA==
UPDATE: Just looking for at least 1 more player to get this started. If you’ve got kids in the Doreen/Mernda area – I’ve got a 14 year old client looking to form a saturday afternoon … Read more
#Locked i#nterdimensional #portals between #limbo and #eberron #gametherapy#rectherapy#asd#adhd#schoolcant#aspergersvictoria#dungeonsanddragons#socialskills#support#dnd#rpg#green#ooze#slime#instagood#instagame#goodgame
#Mondays , I run a #terrain #making program at a #disability #day centre for #senior #intellectually #disabled. I use the terrain the guys make to “help kids and sick people”. Each piece is worked on … Read more
https://aspergersvic.org.au/event-5536706 I run a daytime Dungeons and Dragons group that focuses on autistic homeschoolers and school refusers (school can’t) between the ages of 10-17 for Aspergers Victoria. “It’s so much fun, you get to meet … Read more
Free Support Group for parents and carers who have children under 18 years of age with disability, chronic medical condition or other additional needs including developmental delay
Hi, This will be long and fun. I’m Michael, your local Recreation Therapist – as well as counselling work based around TTRPG and leisure interests – I run a DND group for under 18 school … Read more
The following published resources have been essential to my development as a proponent of game therapy. This is not an exhaustive list of everything that exists in this field – this is the list of … Read more
When I worked in agedcare as a diversional therapist, I backed this kickstarter project. It’s essentially a murdershewrote roleplayinggame with a bit of lovecraft thrown in. I’ve had the ebooks for yonks, but just had … Read more
2024: Year of the Mod Podge #gametherapy#rectherapy#wellbeing#hobby#craft#art#terrain#tabletop#view#modpodge#game#therapy
Elodie Lloyd (they/them) is my assistant in my daytime #DND program for #ASD kids (10-17) who are #schoolrefusers presenting with #PDA and# RSD. They also run Asperger Victoria’s Women’s & Nonbinary DND group. Not only … Read more
