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If you like gaming, you’ll love the EsportsAble Academy!
In 2026, the EsportsAble Academy is working with schools in regional Queensland to promote safe, respectful and inclusive esports.
Building on a successful engagement program in 2025 - that featured six regional tournaments, 23 school visits, 55 online events, culminating in a state final in Brisbane - this year we are working with our partner schools to help them build and develop their own esports community.
Your Questions Answered!
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The EsportsAble Academy is project run by the Queensland University of Technology to promote safe, respectful, and inclusive esports for high school aged children.
It’s not just about gameplay, the Academy also helps students to plan and run their own esports events.
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EsportsAble Academy is run by the Queensland University of Technology (QUT). Staff involved in the Academy have been involved in running high school esports events for more than a decade.
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Participation in the EsportsAble Academy is restricted to students from participating regional Queensland high schools.
Please reach out if you have a question about your eligibility.
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There is no cost to participate in the EsportsAble Academy, however, we do ask students to help us improve the program by providing feedback on Academy activities.
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For the 2026 program, we are working with schools in the following areas:
Toowoomba
Mackay
Townsville
Cairns
Unfortunately, we will only be able to work with a few schools in each area this year due to resource constraints. Please reach out if your school is in one of the above areas and would like to find out more about the program.
Level Up Your
Leadership!
The EsportsAble Academy’s Leadership Development Program can help you turn your passion for gaming into a real career. You will learn how to build and grow an esports club, recruit members, organise practice sessions, support your teammates, and create a fun, inclusive gaming community in your school.
You will also design and run your own esports event. You will plan the format, promote the event, manage match day, and help bring players and spectators together. Along the way, you will build skills in teamwork, communication, event management, broadcasting, and responsible gaming.
When you finish, you will have helped create something real at your school and receive a certificate from QUT to recognise your achievement as a student leader in the growing world of esports.
