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Minds At Play Minds at Play-Fostering communication and social interaction through imagination and play.

Fostering communication and social interaction through imagination and play.

Every party has someone who becomes part of the story. For us, that’s Bryan. Bryan started at Minds at Play as one of o...
15/10/2026

Every party has someone who becomes part of the story. For us, that’s Bryan.

Bryan started at Minds at Play as one of our D&D Games Masters around five years ago. Since then, his character sheet has expanded quite a bit.

Today he’s our Master at Arms, mentoring and supporting our Guild Masters and Games Masters, sharing his experience and somehow being the person who can help with just about anything.

Basically, if something unexpected appears in the campaign...

Roll for Bryan.

But what makes Bryan so important to us has very little to do with his title.

He is kind. Empathetic. Dependable. Always willing to help. And above all, he genuinely cares about the people who make up our community.

Over the years, so many participants, parents, carers, families and team members have gotten to know Bryan.

And somewhere along the way, he became more than someone who works at Minds at Play.

Bryan became part of Minds at Play’s DNA.

He’s been part of our growth, our D&D community, our team and so many of the adventures that have shaped us into who we are today.

Every great party is made stronger by the people in it.

We are incredibly lucky Bryan is in ours.

We are sharing the Minds at Play story!We are excited to announce that Dwayne Fernandes and Jamie B will be speaking at ...
13/10/2026

We are sharing the Minds at Play story!

We are excited to announce that Dwayne Fernandes and Jamie B will be speaking at Every Game Talk Possible, sharing the journey of Minds at Play.

From where it all began to how our community has grown across Australia, The Minds at Play Story is a chance to talk about the experiences, people and purpose that have shaped us along the way. The official event description highlights the growth of Minds at Play across Australia as a focus of the session.

Tickets and info: https://everygametalkpossible.org/talks/tt-minds-story/

We’re incredibly proud of what Minds at Play has become and all the participants, families and team members who continue to be part of our story.

📅 Friday, 16 October - 5:00pm
📍 UNSW C*D Campus

12/10/2026

Today, we are back!

Our Term 4 Dungeons & Dragons, Minecraft and Stardew Valley social groups kick off today, with Mini Painting starting next week!

We are looking forward to seeing familiar faces and welcoming new participants into our community.

At Minds at Play, our online social groups bring neurodivergent individuals and People with disability together through shared interests, creating a space to connect, communicate, build confidence and feel a sense of belonging.

We can’t wait to see what Term 4 brings.
https://mindsatplay.com.au/groups/

💛 This is what community means to us.We absolutely loved receiving this feedback from Lauren: “Just amazing, AAA+! My tw...
12/10/2026

💛 This is what community means to us.

We absolutely loved receiving this feedback from Lauren:

“Just amazing, AAA+! My twin daughters never miss a session and we’re talking years! Online socialising is ‘their jam’ and this is beyond amazing! I’ve seen their social skills and confidence change massively with the help of group leaders and their peers. Everyone is always welcome, it’s just awesome.”

Hearing that participants have found a space where they feel welcome, connected and confident means so much to us.

At Minds at Play, our social groups are about more than a shared interest. They’re about creating a safe and welcoming community where neurodivergent people and people with disability can connect with others, build confidence and feel comfortable being themselves.

Thank you, Lauren, for trusting us with your daughters over the years.

2 DAYS TO GO!We are nearly ready to kick off Term 4 at Minds at Play! Our online social groups are a space for Neurodive...
10/10/2026

2 DAYS TO GO!

We are nearly ready to kick off Term 4 at Minds at Play!

Our online social groups are a space for Neurodivergent Individuals and People With Disability to meet others through shared interests, build confidence in communication and feel part of a community where they can be themselves.

D&D | Minecraft | Stardew Valley

Only a few spots left!
https://mindsatplay.com.au/groups/

Matilda H. is speaking at Tabletop Game Designers Australia DevCon today!We are excited to have our Guild Master and Edu...
08/10/2026

Matilda H. is speaking at Tabletop Game Designers Australia DevCon today!

We are excited to have our Guild Master and Education Portfolio Lead, Matilda Heinrich, joining the panel “Making Educational Games -An Educator’s Perspective” alongside Melissa Rogerson, Tim Westhaven and Violeta Gordana.

Matilda brings a unique perspective to the conversation. Alongside overseeing our online social groups, she has been leading Minds at Play social groups within a support school, giving her the opportunity to see firsthand how this approach can work in an education setting.

During the panel, Matilda will share some of those experiences, including the changes she has seen in participants, what has worked well, and the impact these groups can have on confidence, communication, engagement and social connection.

📍 The Mission to Seafarers Victoria, Docklands
🕠 Today at 5:30pm

If you’re heading to TGDA DevCon 2026, come along and hear Matilda and the panel share their perspectives.

🎟️ https://events.humanitix.com/tgda-devcon-2026

We are incredibly proud to have Matilda representing Minds at Play and sharing what we are learning through our work with neurodivergent people and people with disability.

Participant Art Spotlight: KuroOne of our incredibly talented participants recently shared something very special with u...
07/10/2026

Participant Art Spotlight: Kuro

One of our incredibly talented participants recently shared something very special with us: a collection of her characters that she has created and played during her time at Minds at Play, from the very first character right through to one that she hasn't even had the chance to play yet!

In her own words, “I loved playing each of them.” 💜

We absolutely love seeing participants bring their creativity beyond our sessions. Whether it’s drawing, painting or digital art, this participant has such a wonderful way of bringing their ideas and characters to life.

Each character has their own design, colours and personality, but together they also tell a little story of this participant’s journey with us.

Artist: Kuro

Thank you for sharing your amazing artwork with us. We can’t wait to see what you create next!

*Shared with permission from the artist.

5 DAYS TO GO!Term 4 is almost here! Our D&D, Minecraft and Stardew Valley Online Social Groups start in just 5 days, wit...
06/10/2026

5 DAYS TO GO!

Term 4 is almost here! Our D&D, Minecraft and Stardew Valley Online Social Groups start in just 5 days, with Miniature Painting beginning the following week.

We only have a few spots left, so if registering has been sitting on your to-do list, this is your reminder!

Shared interests. Social connection. A supportive and inclusive community.

https://mindsatplay.com.au/groups/

Daylight Saving Reminder for Term 4!From Sunday 4 October, our online social groups will run on AEDT (NSW).If you live o...
03/10/2026

Daylight Saving Reminder for Term 4!

From Sunday 4 October, our online social groups will run on AEDT (NSW).

If you live outside NSW, please make sure you check the session times carefully when registering, as your local time may be different.

✅ NSW, Victoria, ACT and Tasmania will be the same time as our advertised session times.
✅ South Australia will be 30 minutes behind.
✅ Queensland, Northern Territory and Western Australia will be at different local times.

When in doubt, simply check the time listed during registration to see when the group starts in your area.

We can't wait to welcome everyone back for Term 4 and another term of connection, confidence, belonging, and social growth across Australia!

https://mindsatplay.com.au/groups/

📅 Term 4 Social Groups start 13 October!Our online social groups bring together neurodivergent participants and people w...
02/10/2026

📅 Term 4 Social Groups start 13 October!

Our online social groups bring together neurodivergent participants and people with disability who are looking to build social confidence, strengthen communication and connect with others through shared interests.

We currently offer four different social groups, with participants ranging from 9 to 60 years old. Participants are placed into groups based on age and level of experience, helping create a space where they can feel comfortable, supported and able to engage with others.

✨ Small groups
✨ Facilitated and supervised
✨ Neurodiversity-affirming and inclusive
✨ Focused on connection, communication and social confidence
✨ Online, so participants can join from across Australia and comfort of their safe space

Interested in our Dungeons & Dragons Social Groups?
We have just 2 more days of D&D Intro Sessions available before Term 4 begins!

Our one-hour Intro Sessions give new participants the opportunity to experience how a D&D social group runs before committing to the 10-week term.
https://mindsatplay.com.au/dd-intro-sessions/

📅 Term 4 begins 13 October
💚 Ages 9–60
💻 Online across Australia

Learn more: https://mindsatplay.com.au/groups/

Come for the shared interest. Stay for the connection.

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Tuesday 9am - 9pm
Wednesday 9am - 9pm
Thursday 9am - 9pm
Friday 9am - 9pm
Saturday 10am - 7pm

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