About Us
From Gaming
To Real Life
Level Up Connections is a social connection program that helps young people, including NDIS participants, build genuine friendships in a safe, supportive, and engaging environment.
Participants connect through supervised online gaming sessions, where shared interests create natural opportunities to communicate, build confidence, and form meaningful relationships.
As friendships develop, participants are encouraged to strengthen connections through organised community activities — bowling, mini golf, café catch-ups, movies, and more.
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Online Gaming
Supervised sessions where friendships form naturally
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Real Friendships
Online connections grow into real-world relationships
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Independence
Empowering participants beyond the program
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Community
Bowling, cafés, movies and more
How It Works
OUR PROGRAM
1
Get To Know You
We start with an initial meeting to learn your interests, goals, personality, and gaming experience — then match you with like-minded participants.
2
Connect Online
Join supervised online gaming sessions in a safe, inclusive environment. Develop communication skills, confidence, and genuine friendships through shared play.
3
Build Connections
Attend organised community activities — bowling, mini golf, café catch-ups, movies — turning online friendships into real-world connections.
4
Grow Independence
Build confidence and social independence. When ready, organise your own catch-ups and create lasting friendships that continue beyond structured support.
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Additional Support — Sprout Space
For participants wanting to build employment and life skills, we connect you with our partner Sprout Space — resume writing, interview preparation, job readiness, and more.
Our Story
Level Up Connections was created from lived experience. I know firsthand what it’s like to live with a disability that isn’t always visible — I’ve experienced anxiety and understand how difficult it can be to make friends and feel connected.
For me, gaming became more than just a hobby — it became a way to build genuine friendships. Through online gaming, I met an amazing group of people from around the world, and those friendships eventually led me to travel to the United States to meet them in person.
That’s why we created Level Up Connections — to give other young people the same opportunity to build confidence, find their community, and develop friendships that can last a lifetime.
Why We Started
Built On
Lived Experience
Shared Interests Create Natural Friendships
Gaming provides a relaxed way to connect with like-minded people.
Online to Real Life
We support participants to strengthen friendships through real-world activities.
Lasting Friendships
Meaningful connections that started online and grew into lifelong real-life friendships.
What We Stand For
OUR VALUES
Our Values
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Connection
We believe meaningful friendships are the foundation of confidence, belonging, and a fulfilling life.
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Inclusion
Everyone deserves to feel welcome, respected, and valued in a safe and supportive environment.
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Empowerment
We encourage participants to build confidence, develop independence, and create lasting social connections.
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Community
We help participants become active members of their community through genuine social engagement.
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Respect
We celebrate individuality and create an environment where everyone feels accepted, heard, and supported.
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Fun
Friendships grow naturally when people are enjoying themselves. Learning and connecting should always be engaging.
Who We Support
Is This
Right For You?
Level Up Connections supports young adults aged 18–25 who want to build meaningful friendships, improve social confidence, and feel more connected to their community.
🚀 14–17 Years Program — Coming Soon
Our program is ideal for people who:
- Are NDIS participants
- Experience social isolation or loneliness
- Find it difficult to make or maintain friendships
- Enjoy gaming and connecting through shared interests
- Want to build confidence in a safe, supportive environment
- Are looking to develop greater independence and community participation
Funding
NDIS INFOMATION
NDIS Information
Level Up Connections supports NDIS participants to achieve their social and community participation goals by providing opportunities to build genuine friendships, develop confidence, and increase independence.
May Be Funded Under
Core Supports – Assistance with Social and Community Participation, depending on your individual NDIS plan and goals.
If you’re unsure whether your NDIS funding can be used for our program, we’re happy to discuss your goals and work with you, your family, or your support coordinator.
We Welcome:
Self-Managed Participants
Full flexibility in how your funding is used.
Plan-Managed Participants
We work with your plan manager to make it easy.
The Difference
WHY CHOOSE US?
Built On Lived Experience
Our program was inspired by personal experience, proving that meaningful friendships can begin through shared interests and grow into lifelong connections.
Natural Friendships First
Gaming provides a relaxed, enjoyable way to connect with like-minded people — friendships form naturally, not through forced interaction.
Online to Real Life
We don't just help participants connect online — we support them to build confidence and strengthen those friendships through real-world social activities.
Long-Term Independence
Our goal is for participants to develop friendships that continue beyond our program, giving them the confidence to stay connected independently.
Safe, Supportive & Inclusive
Every participant is welcomed into an environment where they feel respected, valued, supported, and encouraged to be themselves.
Meaningful Outcomes
We focus on reducing social isolation, building confidence, increasing community participation, and helping participants develop a true sense of belonging.
Frequently Asked Questions
Questions?
FREQENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Do I need to be good at gaming?
Not at all! Our program is suitable for all skill levels. The focus is on building friendships and having fun, not being the best player.
What games do you play?
We offer a variety of popular multiplayer games and aim to match participants based on their interests and gaming preferences. Games may vary depending on the group.
Do I need my own gaming equipment?
Yes. Participants will need access to their own gaming device, internet connection, and any games required for their group.
Are the online sessions supervised?
Yes. All online gaming sessions are facilitated in a safe, supportive, and moderated environment to encourage positive interactions and respectful behaviour.
Can my support worker attend activities?
Yes. If it aligns with your support needs, your support worker is welcome to attend community activities.
Is the program funded through the NDIS?
Our services may be funded under Core Supports – Assistance with Social and Community Participation, depending on your individual NDIS plan and goals. We welcome both self-managed and plan-managed participants.
How do I get started?
Simply contact us through our website or submit an enquiry. We’ll arrange an initial conversation to get to know you, discuss your goals and interests, and determine if Level Up Connections is the right fit for you.
Ready to Level Up?
GET IN TOUCH
Get In Touch
Take the first step toward building genuine friendships and becoming part of a community that gets you. We’d love to chat.