Welcome to Gaming Bugs!

A Neuro-Affirming Social Space for Girls in Grades 3–6

Are you a creative, curious, and fun-loving girl who enjoys gaming? Gaming Bugs is a welcoming and inclusive group designed especially for girls in Grades 3 to 6 with a warm invitation to those who are neurodivergent.

Whether you’re just starting out or already a pro at your favourite games, this is a space to dive into your special interest while building friendships with like-minded peers!

Our neuro-affirming approach celebrates diverse ways of thinking, learning, and connecting. We honour each girl’s unique strengths and needs, creating an environment where everyone feels safe, seen, heard, and valued.

Each session includes:

• Bring your own device and play your favourite age-appropriate games, or use our on-site computer lab
• Opportunities for social connection with gentle support for those who prefer solo play
• Skill-building in communication, collaboration, and online safety
• Sensory-aware, flexible spaces with positive encouragement and gentle guidance

Whether you’re building in Minecraft, tackling Roblox challenges, or dreaming up your own game ideas, there’s a place for you here.

Come play, connect, and grow with a community of awesome girls who love gaming just as much as you do!

Wednesdays, 07 October to 02 December | 4:15pm to 5:15pm

The programs at Sussex Neighbourhood House are many and varied and reflect the needs of the community. Programs include computer courses, employment skills, arts and crafts, health and wellbeing, children’s activities and social groups.

• Please pay with a credit card/debit via social planet
• Pay over the phone 9354 2210 with a credit card
• Drop into 7 Prospect St, Pascoe Vale to pay via credit card/debit card or cash.
• Agencies can request an invoice.
• If you are having difficulty with payment please talk to us.

Concessions

Concessions are available to current Centrelink benefit or pension card holders and DVA Gold Care for certain programs.

Communication

SNH may email our Course & Activity Guide and/or information about courses/projects & events from time to time. If you do not wish to receive electronic communication, please tell us.

Public Holidays

Programs are not held on public holidays or the Monday preceeding Melbourne Cup Day

• Any program may be cancelled 2 working days before the start date if the minimum number of paid enrolments has not been received.

• Participants enrolled in a cancelled program will be notified and fully refunded.

Standard Refund Policy

• All refund requests must be in writing to enquiries@sussexnh.org.au
• A full refund will be provided if you withdraw from a program 7 days before the commencement date of the program.
• If you withdraw within 7 days of commencement or once program has started, a refund will only be considered where you provide special circumstances in writing.
• A refund fee of $20 will be retained.

As a recipient of Government funding, SNH is required to request participant information for statistical collection and remains confidential.

For ACFE enrolled participants, personal data as well as collated demographic data is reported routinely to the government funding department. For all other programs, only de-identified, collated demographic data is reported.

Other than reporting to government departments, SNH will only release information regarding my enrolment, only when it is legally obliged to do so.

For more information in relation to how participant information may be used or disclosed please contact the Manager on 03 9354 2210 or enquiries@sussexnh.org.au.