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Next Level Collaboration - a neurodivergent-led social enterprise built from research at the University of Melbourne that builds collaborative teamwork skills, social connections, and a sense of belonging through cooperative video gaming
“It’s a process of being able to disrupt ableist assumptions that difference is always going to equal deficit.”
Dr. Ame Christiansen talks research and neurodiversity in our latest episode of Research Unlocked. You can stream the full episode now on our YouTube channel, and if you’d like to be one of our next guests, send us a message, or fill out the form linked in our bio!
11/07/2026
Ready, set, SafePlay! Our Minecraft sessions are running in Term 3 and there’s still time to secure your spot in one of our groups. If you’re looking for a supportive social space for your neurodivergent gamer, look no further!
📅 Mondays and Wednesdays | 20 July – 9 September
⏰ 5 – 6.30 pm (AEST)
💻 Online sessions via Minecraft and Zoom
💰 $99 each session × 8 (total cost $792)
NDIS funding may be used (please confirm with your LAC or plan manager)
Find out more at https://nextlevelcollaboration.com/safeplay/
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08/07/2026
We are so proud to share the news that Next Level Collaboration has received a Medical Research Future Fund grant to keep expanding the research behind our programs!
"I am beyond proud of our neurodivergent-led research team and all the work that has gone into this incredible achievement. We are so excited to embark on this research project and keep changing the game for the neurodivergent community!" - CEO Jess Rowlings
You can read the full article here: https://education.unimelb.edu.au/news-and-events/news/2026/breakthrough-mrff-grant-positions-education-at-the-forefront-of-autism-research-innovation
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24/06/2026
Need a neuro-affirming safe space for your young neurodivergent gamer to enjoy their favourite interests and make friends?
SafePlay is a University of Melbourne research-backed program that runs on private servers, facilitated by allied health professionals and educators with a lived experience of neurodivergence.
We are offering Minecraft Everyone, Minecraft Girls+, and Roblox Everyone as our groups for this term, along with a 15% discount for anyone who signs up for multiple groups!
Sign up now at https://nextlevelcollaboration.com/safeplay
📅 July 4th – 11th
⏰ 12-1:30 pm & 3:30–5 pm AEST (UTC +10)
💻 Online sessions via Roblox, Minecraft and Zoom
💰 $99 each session × 4 (total cost $396)
NDIS funding may be used (please confirm with your LAC or plan manager)
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Another sneak peek into the amazing Dr. Ame Christiansen’s guest appearance on Research Unlocked, where we play video games and discuss research aims!
You can check out the full episode now on the Next Level Collaboration YouTube channel.
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