Lightmare Social Games Groups
Play to win in life
Visit A Free Discovery Session
This form is for any NDIS participants to express interest in attending a free discovery session for the Lightmare NDIS Social Gaming & Communication Groups. A discovery session involves getting set up for playing or creating games, and then participating in a free first session alongside existing participants.
This form can be filled on behalf of an NDIS participant by their Coordinator of Support, Parent or Guardian.
“Our son has experienced a total self esteem increase. He is now comfortable in nearly all conversations and with sharing thoughts about himself and his life. He even has a girlfriend now! ”
Lightmare Studio’s Social Games Groups are run by veteran game developers and community managers, alongside support workers.
This gives participants a safer and engaging space for those living with a disability to connect and cooperate with like-minded gamers, through both playing and/or creating games together.
All costs can be covered in full by NDIS. We can support those living with a disability not yet on the NDIS to access government funding both for our groups, and other life expenses.
Play to win in life
Online Sessions
Participants log on with their PC, Xbox S/X or PS5, to play or create video games with other participants. They practice and refine social skills whilst doing something they love.
Credible Mentors
Lightmare has over 15 years of experience working with 1000+ digital enthusiasts living with a disability. Participants are mentored and supervised by industry veterans, support workers and psychologists.
Internationally Renowned
Lightmare has won international awards for both our video games and innovation in training. We live and breathe social games with our critically acclaimed "Infinity Wars" gaining over half a million players worldwide.
“Thanks Lightmare, I have never heard my son talk so much like last Friday! It makes me happy. Thank you so much for your great work and effort! ”
More Info On The Discovery Session
The discovery session is structured similarly to a regular session and also includes a brief overview of our “Lightmare Safe & Fun Socialisation Methodology” and time for questions from participants, parents and caregivers.
Discovery sessions are run based on group placement availability, starting an hour (5:30pm AEST) before a regular Social Game Session.
Social Game Sessions are usually held on Monday, Wednesday and Thursday nights from 6:30pm to 9:30pm AEST. Full details including accessing the online platform are provided in advance of the next available discovery session.
For participants wanting to socially play video games, a PC, Xbox X/S or PS5 is required.
For participants wanting to socially create video games, a PC or Mac is required.
Please see the latest brochure here, and a FAQ can be found here.
For any questions related to the groups, please email simon@lightmare.com.au or call Simon anytime on
0488 822 657.
Thank you for your interest and we look forward to providing a much safer and more engaging online space for participants to connect and cooperate with fellow gamers and aspiring game developers living with a disability.
Do Any of the Following Apply to You?
Could benefit from meeting like-minded people through a safer online environment
Have a gaming addiction and could benefit from mitigation strategies and redirection towards social gaming
On the spectrum, looking for new and engaging activities and willing to be taught how to play meaningfully
Enjoy playing or creating video games
Want to enhance prospects of employment by improving communication and teamwork skills
Experience anxiety, depression or are vulnerable and needing extra care to connect with community
If you or someone you know fit into one or more of the above categories, then our groups will likely make a major positive impact, and we’d love to chat with you.
“I’ve never felt so understood before”
Visit A Free Discovery Session
This form is for any NDIS participants to express interest in attending a free discovery session for the Lightmare NDIS Social Gaming & Communication Groups. A discovery session involves getting set up for playing or creating games, and then participating in a free first session alongside existing participants.
This form can be filled on behalf of an NDIS participant by their Coordinator of Support, Parent or Guardian.
“The social gaming sessions, even though they seem counterintuitive to my thoughts on reducing screentime, have given my son a feeling that he belongs to a group of friends who have a common interest in Minecraft. He is also becoming better at communicating whilst he is playing the game, both about the game and joining in other conversations. ”