Helping people on the spectrum navigate the world around them

Every person has the right to make friends and build deeper connections with others. Some people struggle with developing the skills to do this effectively, especially those on the autism spectrum.

Spectrum Quest encourages young autistic people to develop greater confidence in social and communication skills through evidence-based group table-top role-playing game sessions. We are based in Melbourne, Victoria.

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Spectrum Quest

*Therapeutic Tabletop Gaming*

who

Young people with social challenges (10yo–Young Adult)

Anxiety, autism, a lack of self confidence, anyone who needs fun and community

how

Attentive selection process

Our quest groups are curated based on age and capability to ensure the best fit for each participant.

when

Weekly Quest Sessions

During school terms, we run sessions at 4–6pm (kids/teens) and 6:30–9pm (teens/young adults)

where

Coburg and Box Hill

Please let us know if you are situated elsewhere and interested in a group in your local area.

size

Focus on inclusive groups

Our sessions are capped at 4–6 participants per quest, for the most impactful experience.

cost

Great value, reasonable pricing

Fees on application. All materials provided. NDIS funding available.

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WHAT ARE TT-RPGS?

Table Top Role Playing Games

In a Table-Top Role Playing Game (TT-RPG) participants use their imagination and creativity to design unique fictional characters, while the Game Master (who runs the game) designs and/or describes the world these characters come to life in.

The Game Master presents challenges for the players to face, playing as their characters, and sets quests for them to achieve together. A story develops as the participants tell the Game Master what actions their character takes in response: if the task faced is difficult, then dice are rolled to determine the outcome which the Game Master then narrates!

Participants use and build on their imagination, social skills and interaction, team-formation, empathy for other players and their characters, mental-world building, fantasy play and story-telling.

spectrum quest PEOPLE

Meet Your Game Master!

LUKE HOLDSWORTH

Founder

Luke is an experienced peer worker with young people on the autism spectrum.

Diploma in Game Design from Swinburne University
Certificate IV in Disability
7 years (1500+ hours) experience working with autistic young people (aged 8-30) in disability support
2 years (200+ hours) experience as a dungeon master hosting D&D and other games
Professional development in therapeutic game design with Game to Grow (US)

Interested in joining Spectrum Quest?

Email: admin@spectrumquest.com.au

SPECTRUM QUEST

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We lead our groups with care and attention to sensory wellbeing. A quiet space is provided for questing. All materials are provided and included in the cost of each session. Let the adventures begin!

TERM 3, 2024 — AVAILABILITY

A term of defeating dragons and dungeon delving

Box Hill

Mondays

Kids/Young Teens

$100/player *

4–6pm

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Box Hill

Mondays

Teens/Young Adults

$125/player *

6:30–9pm

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Coburg North

Wednesdays

Kids/Young Teens

$100/player *

4–6pm

Waiting List Only

Coburg North

Wednesdays

Teens/Young Adults

$125/player *

6:30–9pm

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Teens: if you are unsure which time slot is better for you/your teenager, please apply for both and let us know in the comments, and we will be in touch.

Term 2, 2024: all time slots currently filled.

You are welcome to apply for filled time slots.
You will be placed on our waiting list and we will contact you if a space becomes available.

N.B. To start play, a time slot needs 4–6 confirmed participants. If the current time slots offered won’t work for you, please select ‘I need another day’, indicate your preferred day(s), and we will be in touch if that day / time slot becomes available.

* Session costs are calculated on $50/hour per player. Fees are charged on a per-session basis.

Costs per session: $60/session per participant ($50/session if the whole term is paid up front)

40% discount for all new player’s first term

$36/session
($30/session if the whole term is paid up front)

Phone:

(541) 754-3010

For fun, fantasy and storytelling, come join us! This full term program provides an accessible tabletop roleplaying adventure games for up to 6 participants, where young people are encouraged to be creative and collaborate.

Spectrum Quest sessions are completely NDIS claimable, as our sessions are therapeutic, our Game Masters are trained, and the games are classed as disability support.

Come to one session or make all of them. We look forward to welcoming you to the table!

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Please note: We reserve the right to accept or decline applicants based on a range of important factors including but not limited to our venue, group and staffing capacity; the applicant’s capabilities and suitability for the program; and our ability to offer an appropriately structured, timed and composed group.

Spectrum Quest will not tolerate, advocate, support, or practice discrimination based on age, ethnicity, gender, national origin, ability, race, size, religion, sexual orientation, neurodiversity nor socioeconomic background.

Your personal information is safe with us and will not be provided to any third parties except where necessary for administration and regulatory purposes. No payment is required to apply.

Spectrum Quest acknowledges the Wurundjeri people as the traditional owners of our location, and pay our respect to Elders past, present and arising.