Mining Mates Group

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Minecraft™ offers a world full of possibilities where you can build anything! But what happens when you play together? When you set goals and work as a team? Our Mining Mates group uses Minecraft™ to help young people learn to communicate, manage emotions, and collaborate with others. Building problem-solving skills, making friends, and having fun, all in a supportive environment.

Program Structure

In groups of 3 or 4, young people work as a team to collaborate, negotiate and communicate to gather resources, craft their tools, build shelters and explore their world together. It’s all about creativity, teamwork and having fun!

Program Details
  • Who can attend: Children 11-16 years
  • What to bring: Water bottle, snack
  • Sessions and Timing: 4 x 2 hour sessions (children must attend all sessions)
  • Funding Options: NDIS Improved Daily Living (15) running as program of support, or paying privately
Scroll down for more info and register interest in our next group!
Benefits of Mining Mates for young people

Mining Mates is an engaging group therapy program designed for neurodivergent young people in a fun and supportive environment. Using Minecraft™ as the foundation, the program aims to help each individual:

  • Improve their ability to collaborate and solve problems with others
  • Adapt to situational changes and expectations
  • Develop social skills to build and maintain friendships
  • Build on their strengths and interests
  • Foster positive social interaction with others
Our groups are returning for Term 3 school holidays. Register your interest!
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FAQ

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What is a program of support and what does it mean for me?

Mining Mates will be running as an NDIS “program of support”.

Programs of support are a way of running groups over a set period of time.

Everyone registered commits to attending the full group.

Standard cancellation rules don’t apply so prices won’t change for you depending on who else attended on the day.

What is Mining Mates?

Mining Mates is a social skills therapy group that uses Minecraft™ to improve verbal and non-verbal communication, sharing and turn-taking for neurodivergent young people

Who is it for?

Mining Mates is best suited to children and young people aged 11-16 years who have:

  • An interest in Minecraft™ or other video games
  • Emerging skills in understanding the thoughts and feelings of themselves and others
  • Have the ability to express themselves
Who’s eligible for Mining Mates?

Mining Mates is best suited for children aged 11-16 years who:

  • Have an interest in Minecraft™ or other video games
  • Have emerging skills in understanding the thoughts and feelings of themselves and others
  • Have the ability to express themselves
Where is it held?

Mining Mates will be running from Cockburn and Duncraig this school holidays

What funding is available?

You can access services if you have an NDIS plan, or if you want to fund your own services. We can also support you through the planning process if you do not have a plan already. Pricing includes 6 hours of direct time and required indirect time.

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