NDIS Capacity Building Programs
Coming Soon to Bairnsdale: We’re moving to a modern facility at 58 Macleod Street, Bairnsdale!
We’re Building Something That’s Never Existed in East Gippsland
We’re local parents pioneering a completely new approach to NDIS Capacity Building Programs in East Gippsland – one that transforms passion for technology into real-world skills, independence, and employment opportunities.
Our vision is simple yet revolutionary: Imagine a space where that “gaming obsession” everyone worries about is actually developing social connections and building transferable workplace skills. Where “special interests” aren’t something to manage or overcome, but something to leverage into genuine career pathways.
What if we stopped seeing gaming as a problem and started seeing it as a solution?
The future of disability support isn’t about helping people fit in – it’s about creating spaces where they thrive.
Join Us To Flip The Script!
For the first time in Gippsland, we’re flipping the script: starting with what people naturally love – gaming, technology, creativity – and building pathways to independence from there.
Here’s what we believe: People with disabilities are already contributing incredible value with skills that can transform communities. We’re here to amplify their strengths and create spaces where they can lead – whether through employment, mentorship, or social connection.
But here’s the revolutionary part: This isn’t just Monday-Friday capacity building. We’re creating Gippsland’s first fully inclusive gaming community hub that operates all week long. Monday to Friday, we run Capacity Building Programs through technology-based learning. On weekends, we transform into a community hub where everyone belongs – led by our weekday participants.
At ESports Collective, people with disabilities won’t just participating in community – they’re leading it in whatever way feels right for them. Some graduates will become our employees. Others become our community champions. All of them become leaders.
Sound impossible? Revolutionary? Like something that should have existed years ago? Scroll down to see exactly how we’re turning this vision into reality!
Our NDIS Capacity Building Programs
Multiple pathways designed by neurodivergent parents and delivered by people with real-world work experience to build genuine social connections and transform gaming passion into meaningful employment opportunities.
The Social Circle
Building Social Connections through Gaming
👥Multiple Age Groups | 8-12 weeks + Ongoing
🤝Social skills through gaming
🎮Supportive gaming community
Develop genuine friendships and social confidence in a welcoming gaming environment designed specifically for building connections. Use gaming as a natural bridge to practice social skills, build lasting relationships, and find your community.
- Master social communication through collaborative gaming
- Build confidence in group settings and team environments
- Develop lasting friendships with like-minded peers
- Join ongoing social gaming groups and community events
Level Up Academy
Passion to Paid Employment
👥Ages 15+ | 12 weeks + Ongoing
🎯4 specialization areas
💰Paid employment opportunities
Build essential workplace skills through a gaming lens – customer service, venue operations and tech support. Progress from learning foundational skills to meaningful paid employment at ESports Collective.
- Experience all areas of gaming business operations
- Build transferable customer service skills
- Mentor new participants and develop leadership
- Progress to meaningful supported employment at ESports Collective
The Creative Studio
From Gamer to Creative
👥Ages 16+ | 8 Weeks + Ongoing
🎨Content creation & design
🏪Real client work experience
Build on your existing creative abilities developed through gaming and streaming. Learn professional tools like Canva, AI platforms, and video editing while creating content for local businesses.
- Master industry-standard content creation tools
- Progress from personal projects to client work
- Build professional portfolio and client experience
- Potential for meaningful supported employment in content creation
The Ignition Project
From Gaming Chair to Driver’s Seat
👥Ages 15+ | 8 weeks
🚗Professional driving simulation
🏢Motum Simulation partnership
Leverage professional-grade driving simulation developed by Motum Simulation to build driving confidence and skills in a safe, risk-free environment before hitting real roads.
- Master Victorian road rules at your own pace
- Practice challenging scenarios until comfortable
- Prepare for L Test and P-plate tests
- Potential employment opportunities with Wash Collective (supported employment)
Why Choose ESports Collective
We’re pioneering an inclusive approach that transforms technology interests into genuine employment pathways.
Tech-First Environment
Learn professional skills in a space that celebrates your gaming and technology interests
Multiple Pathways
From Building Social Connections, Driving Independence, to Gaming Employment or Content Creation – there’s options for everyone.
Build What You Love
Design, create, and troubleshoot technology projects based on your personal interests and curiosity
Employment Pathways
Progress from capacity building to meaningful paid employment in gaming, content creation, and transportation
Industry Partnerships
Benefit from partnerships with Motum Simulation and local businesses for real opportunities
Person-Centered Learning
Choose your pace, session length, and support intensity to accommodate your learning needs
Peer-to-Peer Learning
Learn alongside and mentor other participants while building leadership skills and lasting connections
Community Connection
Build meaningful relationships with like-minded peers in a welcoming, inclusive environment
Interested?
Pricing & NDIS Funding
NDIS Funding Compatibility
✓ Fully NDIS Compatible
All our programs align with current NDIS Pricing Guidelines and can be claimed through your existing plan. We work with you to identify the most appropriate funding categories based on your specific goals and plan structure.
✓ Flexible Billing Options
We can bill through different NDIS categories depending on your plan and the type of support you’re receiving.
Core Supports – Community Access
Best for: Regular participation in group activities and community engagement
- 04_104_0125_6_1 – Assistance to Access Community, Social and Recreational Activities (Weekdays)
- 04_105_0125_6_1 – Assistance to Access Community, Social and Recreational Activities (Saturdays)
Capacity Building – Skill Development
Best for: Structured programs focused on developing specific life skills
- 15_037_0117_1_3 – Skill Development and Training (Improved Daily Living)
- 09_009_0117_6_3 – Increased Social & Community Participation (Improved Relationships)
- 11_024_0117_7_3 – Individual Social Skills Development (Improved Relationships)
What Success Looks Like For Us
Independence at Every Level
For some, success is catching the train here independently for the first time. For others, it’s troubleshooting tech issues for paying customers. Maybe it’s visiting without a support worker or parent, or booking their own learner’s test. We celebrate every step toward greater independence, no matter how “small” it might seem to others.
Building on What’s Already There
Success starts with seeing abilities, not disabilities. Every participant arrives with skills most people don’t recognize – complex problem-solving, creative thinking, incredible persistence. Success is showing them how gaming coordination translates to workplace leadership, how their natural talents become professional advantages. Participants don’t just learn new skills – they discover their existing ones were valuable all along.
Community Where You Belong
Our weekend gaming sessions aren’t “inclusion activities” – they’re spaces where participants are the experts others come to learn from. Success is proving the world needs exactly what our participants already are, not what someone thinks they should become. Sometimes that leads to employment. Sometimes it just leads to feeling valued.
Questions?
We’d love to chat with you about how our programs can support your family’s goals.
Call us on 045 380 742 or reach out below to secure your place in our launch programs.
Ready to Join Our Inclusive Community?
From one family to another – we’re here to help every young person discover their potential.
Our NDIS Capacity Building programs in Bairnsdale, East Gippsland, are designed by parents who truly understand the journey. We’ve created meaningful opportunities for all families seeking something different for their young people.
Sign up below and we’ll send you detailed information about our programs, plus reach out for a personal chat to discuss how we can support your family’s unique goals.