Our Support workers

Each team member brings their own personality, interests, and strengths — helping participants feel comfortable and understood from the very first session

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Krystal Xylander

Director

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Amanda Xylander

Director

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Aidan Waldron

Manager

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Bryce

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Jordan G

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Jordan P

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Jacob

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Kaelin

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Dana

Real Connection. Real Growth. Real Community.

We create structured, sensory-considerate support where participants can build confidence, social skills, and independence in a way that feels safe and achievable.

Confidence

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Connection

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Independence

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Community

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What Makes GameSpec Different

OUR APPROACH

GameSpec combines individualised disability support with the power of shared interests. Our approach is calm, flexible, and practical, supporting each person as an individual rather than placing them into a fixed program.


We focus on:


  • Building confidence through familiar interests
  • Supporting social connection without pressure
  • Creating sensory-considerate environments
  • Encouraging independence and choice
  • Developing skills that carry into everyday life
  • Providing consistent 1:1 support workers
  • Offering community access at a comfortable pace
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Where GameSpec Began


GameSpec was established from the understanding that shared interests can be a powerful pathway to social engagement, especially for people who experience sensory overwhelm, social anxiety, or difficulty accessing traditional community settings.


Rather than expecting participants to adapt to environments that may not meet their needs, GameSpec provides a sensory-considerate space built on structure, predictability, and emotional safety.



This allows participants to develop confidence, communication skills, and social tolerance at a pace that feels right for them. As confidence grows, support can extend into the wider community in line with each participant’s goals, preferences, and readiness.

OUR STORY

Frequently Asked
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FAQ

  • What do GameSpec support workers help with?

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  • Do support workers have experience supporting neurodivergent participants?

    We support children, teenagers, and young adults. If you’re unsure whether GameSpec is the right fit, we’re happy to have a conversation to see how we can help.

  • How are support workers matched with participants?

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  • Can support workers assist in the community?

    Yes. Bookings are required for all sessions. We strongly recommend recurring weekly sessions to ensure consistency and ongoing progress.

  • What makes GameSpec support workers different?

    Our support workers focus on building authentic relationships through shared interests, calm support approaches, and creating environments where participants feel safe, respected, and understood.

Consistent. Structured. Participant-Focused.

1:1 Focused

Individualised Support

Individualised support built around each participant’s goa

Interest-Led

Shared Interests Structure

Shared interests used as structured tools for skill development.

Goal-Driven

NDIS-Aligned Outcomes

Supports aligned with real-world NDIS outcomes.