My Pit Crew

Games for Growth - NDIS Supported Group

More than a social group.

In 2024, we launched our supported Board Game Social Group, inspired by the success of our Dungeons & Dragons sessions and the enthusiasm of participants who wanted more ways to connect, play, and grow in a safe and inclusive space.

Facilitated by support workers and designed to align with individual NDIS goals, these sessions offer opportunities to build social skills, develop strategic thinking, and enjoy a variety of games together. From cooperative adventures to competitive classics, each game is chosen to encourage participation, teamwork, and confidence.

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Bright, colorful poster advertising a board game session for growth, presented by My Pit Crew. The event is for ages 16 and up, held on Tuesdays in St Kilda from 1:30 PM to 4:30 PM. The poster features playful graphics of game components like cards, dice, pawns, a game controller, and a chess piece, with a yellow grid background and bold, colorful text.

About our program

Our board game groups typically consist of four to six active participants. All sessions are run face to face and facilitated by a support worker, with another team member present to ensure one-on-one support is available throughout. If you would prefer an online version, please let us know and we can explore that option.

We aim to make these groups as accessible as possible, which is why we take time to learn about each interested participant before forming a group. From there, we work to establish a schedule that suits everyone and choose a location that is convenient. Our goal is to make sure you are involved every step of the way.

    • Enhance social skills in a safe, inclusive, and supportive environment

    • Foster creativity through improvisation, storytelling, and character development

    • Facilitate meaningful friendships and peer connections

    • Encourage community participation by supporting participants to engage outside the home

    • Build problem-solving skills through engaging board game sessions, with the long-term goal of empowering participants to take the lead, make decisions, and support others in group play

    • Support emotional growth through role-play, empathy-building, and reflective storytelling

    • Strengthen communication abilities including active listening, turn-taking, and expressing ideas clearly

A person with a short haircut and beard, wearing a tan sweater and earrings, looking down with a slight smile, standing outdoors in front of orange trees. programs manager, board games, rolling dice, dnd, facilitator.

Meet Josh

With over five years of experience as a support worker and more than seven years of running Dungeons & Dragons and other TTRPG sessions, Josh brings a unique blend of empathy and creativity to every game, crafting safe and inclusive spaces where lighthearted storytelling thrives while embracing a touch of chaos in every adventure.

Josh runs these sessions alongside another support worker to ensure participants have one-on-one support available throughout the entire session.

Lets get to the specifics

  • Our board game sessions are designed to be flexible, engaging, and inclusive. We offer a wide range of games, from strategy and logic-based challenges to light-hearted card games. Participants are encouraged to share their preferences and help choose what we play each week. You’re also welcome to bring your own board games to share with the group.

    Each session is run face to face, with a support worker facilitating the group and another team member available to provide one-on-one support as needed.

  • We currently have capacity in our Tuesday session from 1:30 to 4:30 pm, held in St Kilda. If you're interested in joining but need a different time, please reach out. We're happy to work with you to explore other options that suit your schedule.

  • Sessions are held in our private room located on St Kilda Road in St Kilda. This is part of our office space and offers a comfortable and accessible environment for group activities. The venue includes accessible toilets and a fridge that participants are welcome to use if needed.

  • Our groups are open to everyone. We run separate groups for younger and adult participants to ensure the session is friendly and appropriate for each age group.

    Each session is run face to face, with a support worker facilitating the group and another team member available to provide one-on-one support as needed.

  • You can either submit an enquiry at the bottom of this page, or register directly through the website here.

    Please make sure to read through our Terms and Conditions before registering. They can be found here.

  • The pricing listed below applies to group sessions held during weekday daytime hours. The standard charge rate for most group sessions is $35.12 per hour. This rate is based on a 1:2 support worker-to-participant ratio, with four participants in the campaign.

    Due to demand for certain groups, pricing may vary. However, all charge rates will be clearly communicated to participants prior to any commitments, so you can make informed decisions.

    If you have NDIS funding (Self-Managed or Plan-Managed), our programs are aligned with the following support categories:

    • Category 9 – Capacity Building: Increased Social and Community Participation

    • Category 4 – Core Supports: Assistance with Social, Community and Civic Participation

    Alternatively, our programs are also available for private payment, offering flexibility for those not accessing NDIS supports.

    For more information, you can view our Social Group Terms and Conditions here.

For more information or just to get in touch, please fill out the enquiry form below.

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