Community Programs That Give Young People a Reason to Show Up
After school clubs, casual gaming, D&D and more in Bairnsdale
Every program at ESports Collective starts with something young people actually want to do. From after-school gaming clubs to digital mentoring and private events, our Bairnsdale community programs build real skills, genuine friendships and a sense of belonging. Gaming is the entry point, and community is the destination.
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Why do our community programs work?
Bairnsdale has plenty of options for young people who love ball sports or the outdoors. ESports Collective exists for everyone else. We've built something that didn't exist in this town before - a proper, professional space where young people can come together around gaming, technology and digital culture.
We take the space seriously. Good behaviour isn't a footnote - it's the foundation. Every member, every visitor, every drop-in is expected to treat the space, the equipment and each other with respect, because the community we've built is worth protecting.
Our programs suit young people of all backgrounds - especially those who've struggled to find their place in traditional after-school settings. Many of our members are neurodivergent, though you don't need a diagnosis or an NDIS plan to join us. The skills young people build here - communication, teamwork, digital literacy, confidence - transfer directly into school, work and life.
What community programs run at ESports Collective?
Structured enough to build real skills, relaxed enough to actually enjoy - and none of them need an NDIS plan or a referral.
Structured weekly clubs during school term combining gaming with skill-building activities, from creative challenges to friendly competition. A $15 weekly membership covers one club session each week.
Learn moreHigh-end PCs, consoles, sim racing, pool and air hockey - $15 an hour, weekdays 3 to 6pm, everyone welcome.
Learn moreWeekly D&D tables for primary schoolers, high schoolers and adults, where players sit down together and make something epic. Membership from $15 a week, or casual $20 on the day, with peer supporters rolling dice alongside everyone else.
Learn moreEast Gippsland's only dedicated gaming party venue - group bookings from $180, full private hire from $450.
Learn moreCompetitive events open to all skill levels, with the next series in planning now.
Learn moreBytes and Biscuits pairs tech-confident young people with older adults who need a hand - mentors earn free gaming time.
Learn moreCommunity program questions we hear most
The basics for parents and young people.
Do I need an NDIS plan to join ESports Collective's community programs?
No. All community programs - after school clubs, casual gaming, D&D, tournaments and digital mentoring - are open to everyone, no plan, diagnosis or referral required.
How much do community programs cost?
Casual gaming is $15 an hour. A $15 weekly membership covers one after school club session each week. D&D membership is $15 a week paid monthly, or casual play is $20 on the day. Birthday parties start at $180 for group bookings, and Bytes and Biscuits digital mentoring is free, with volunteer mentors earning free gaming time.
What ages are the community programs for?
Mostly young people aged 8 to 18 for clubs and casual sessions, with D&D and tournaments extending into young adults, and Bytes and Biscuits welcoming older adults as learners and young people 14 to 25 as mentors.
Where do the programs run?
Everything runs from our purpose-built 300 square metre venue at 58 Macleod Street, Bairnsdale - high-spec gaming PCs, consoles, sim racing rigs, tabletop spaces, pool and air hockey.
Come find your thing
Drop in after school, join a club, or just come and have a look around. No plan, no referral, no pressure.
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