We are thrilled to invite you to our inaugural webinar of 2025, part of the #VPCLive Series! Join us for an engaging session with Melbourne University A/Prof Matt Harrison, a specialist in gaming and wellbeing, as he presents "Creating Healthy Gaming Habits."

Creating Healthy Gaming Habits

Date: Thursday 15 May 2025

Time: 7:30 PM - 8:15 PM (AEST)

In this session, we will explore the challenges parents and caregivers face in managing gaming habits among children. With gaming becoming a popular pastime for Australians of all ages, it’s essential to foster positive gaming behaviours and create an inclusive, balanced environment for families and gamers alike.

This webinar will provide valuable insights into:

Research on screen time, gaming, and wellbeing
Differentiating between high-value gaming experiences and unhealthy play
Strategies for parents, caregivers, and educators to engage in informed discussions with young gaming enthusiasts

Register here: Creating Healthy Gaming Habits Webinar

We offer Past Attendees 50% off the first event which is this week Thursday 15 May at 7.30pm. Please use the following code: PastAttendeeGamingEventMay2025

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Press B to Belong- Inclusive Gaming Groups in Schools

Date: Thursday 12 June 2025

Time: 7:30 PM - 8:15 PM (AEST)

We are also excited to announce the second webinar in this series. This session will delve into the significant role that inclusive gaming groups play in fostering social connections among students, particularly those who are neurodivergent, including autistic students and those with ADHD.

Register here: Press B to Belong: Inclusive Gaming Groups in Schools Webinar

Join A/Prof Matt Harrison as he shares insights from recent research highlighting the importance of cooperative gaming as a tool to combat social isolation and enhance student wellbeing. This webinar aims to equip parents, caregivers, educators, and school leaders with strategies to support all young people in using their interests in gaming to build friendships and develop essential collaboration skills.

We hope you can join us for these events. We truly value your participation in our previous events and would love to see you again.

Once more, as per above, we offer you 50% off the first event which is this week Thursday 15 May at 7.30pm. Please use the following code: PastAttendeeGamingEventMay2025

Remember you can also join us as a full subscription and watch the previous On Demand Videos as well as attend all Live Events complimentary in your subscription year.

A Certificate of Attendance can be provided.

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VPC is a volunteer non-profit charity and welcomes volunteers. Consider joining us.

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Issue 7 · 16 May 2025

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