The ESports Collective Blog
News and stories from Bairnsdale's gaming hub
What we're building, why we build it this way, and what we're learning along the road - from NDIS supports to school, privacy and the local gaming community in East Gippsland.
Fresh from the hub
Introducing ECG Secondary College's New Virtual School
ECG Secondary College has launched a new Virtual School in Gippsland - fully online Years 9 to 12 learning with small classes, wellbeing in every lesson, and flexible learning from home for young people who don't fit the mainstream classroom.
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Support Worth Sharing: NDIS Programs & Providers We Love
It might seem strange, an NDIS provider recommending other providers - but we've never believed a participant should rely on just one person or organisation for everything.
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Why Protecting Our Clients' Privacy Shapes Everything We Do
Instead of real photographs, you'll see colourful, personalised cartoon avatars that capture a person's personality, interests and style. It's a deliberate choice.
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School Can Look Different, If You Want It Too
School isn't for everyone. Or more accurately, traditional schooling isn't for everyone - and that's not a failure, it's a starting point for something better.
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Building Real Pathways Through Gaming
Gaming here is more than entertainment - it's connection, confidence and community, used as a platform to build real-world skills and independence.
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A Letter To Bairnsdale Parents
We're local parents who recognised that Bairnsdale needed more for young people and decided to be part of the solution. This one's for you.
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Whether you're a participant, a parent, a support worker or just keen for a game, we'd love to hear from you.
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