Co-Designing Esports for Toowoomba

31 Mar

Community Voices Shape a Local Esports Program for Young People

On the 31 March 2025 EsportsAble team held a special Co-Design Workshop in Toowoomba, bringing together students, educators, parents, and local organisations to help shape a youth-focused esports program that reflects the unique strengths and needs of the Toowoomba EsportsAble Regional Tournament.

Held in collaboration with local schools, council representatives, community leaders, and support services, the workshop explored how esports can be more than just gaming—it can be a safe, skills-driven space for young people to connect, grow, and thrive.

💬 Thank You To Our Contributors

We’d like to give a huge thank you to everyone who took part in the workshop, including:

Students from Toowoomba schools
Teachers and school leaders
Parents and carers
Toowoomba Regional Council
University of Southern Queensland
Queensland Disability Network
Headspace Toowoomba

Your insights, experiences, and ideas are helping build an esports program that supports learning, wellbeing, and digital engagement—in and out of the game.

🧩 What We Covered

Participants helped shape key features of the upcoming Toowoomba event, including:

✅ Inclusive gameplay and safe spaces
✅ Community-run competitions and school-friendly formats
✅ Opportunities in sports commentary, streaming, and production
✅ Integration with digital literacy and wellbeing support
✅ Culturally respectful and accessible design for diverse students

🚀 What’s Next?

The feedback from this co-design session will guide the rollout of the Toowoomba EsportsAble Regional Tournament, with upcoming events, competitions, and training opportunities tailored to the local community.

We’re building more than just an esports program—we’re building a pathway for young people to thrive through connection, creativity, and collaboration.

Thank you, Toowoomba, for helping us make it happen.

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