Tech Together

09/12/2025

Tech Together is looking for a Volunteer in 2026! (Bendigo)

I’m looking for a flexible, reliable volunteer to help support the growing programs at Tech Together, a social enterprise that runs LEGO groups, Minecraft sessions, gaming & tech groups, and electronics workshops for neurodivergent young people.

This would ideally suit someone who is:
- A university student in teaching, OT, speech pathology, psychology, youth work, social work, etc.
- Enjoys working with children and young people
- Friendly, patient, and great at creating calm, supportive environments
- Willing to learn and interested in neurodiversity
- Keen to get real-world experience (and possibly move into paid work in the future)

What you’ll do:

Support small social groups (ages 8–25 depending on session)

Help create a welcoming, pressure-free environment

Assist with LEGO activities, Minecraft, basic electronics, and tech projects - you don't need to be an expert, the participants can be great teachers themselves!

Light setup/pack-up

Be an extra friendly face participants can rely on

Time commitment is flexible — even 1–2 hours per week is helpful.

If you’re a student wanting experience, or someone who simply loves tech, creativity, and supporting young people, I’d love to hear from you.

Please contact us via Messenger or email at troy@tech-together.com.au

07/12/2025

Hi Everyone, I'm planning for term 1 2026 and will potentially run additional programs, depending on interest.

I’m looking at expanding our programs to offer more opportunities for young people who enjoy technology, gaming, LEGO, electronics, and building their confidence in a supportive environment.

THURSDAY — Homeschool Tech & LEGO Group
Time: 1:00pm – 2:30pm
Ages: Home school (approx. 9–14)
Focus: Technology, hands-on projects, LEGO building,
gaming, creativity, social skills.
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FRIDAY — Online Minecraft Group (Homeschool)
Time: 10:00am – 11:30am
Ages: 8–14 (home school group)
Focus: Safe moderated multiplayer server, teamwork,
Minecraft building challenges, social play.
(Hosted on Tech Together’s Minecraft server.)
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FRIDAY — LEGO Social Group
Time: 4:00pm – 5:30pm
Ages: 8–14
Focus: LEGO challenges, design skills, creative building,
problem-solving, collaboration.

20/11/2025

Tech Together’s final session for the year will be on Monday, 22/12/25.

We’ll return for our first session of 2026 on Monday, 12/01/26, with the same existing times/dates.

1:1 and group sessions will continue as usual in the holiday break, and if you’d like to book any additional sessions, please feel free to reach out — I anticipate there may be some cancellations over the holiday period.

It would be greatly appreciated if you could let me know in advance if your young person is unable to attend any sessions leading up to the end of the year, or between 12/01/26 and the start of Term 1 on 28/01/26.

19/11/2025

Expression of Interest – LEGO Social Group (Ages 8–14)

I’m looking to start a small LEGO social group on Friday afternoons at 4:00pm for young people aged 8–14.

Participants will be able to work on anything from small to large LEGO or Technic sets, free build or collaborate with others on a themed group build.

The group will likely start mid-January or early Term 1, depending on interest and numbers.

Groups will be small (4–5 participants) to keep things calm, creative, and social.

If this sounds like something your child would enjoy, please comment below, send a message or complete our 'expression of interest' form to express your interest!

https://tech-together.com.au/brick-together/

13/11/2025

Hi Everyone, the end of the year is fast approaching and we are preparing for a term 1 program.

Tech Together is aiming to run an Arduino (electronics) program during term 1. We have sent out a brief information pack via email in the hope to get an expression of interest.

If you haven't received the email or would like to know more, please contact Troy at Troy@tech-together.com.au or via Facebook messenger.

21/10/2025

Hi Everyone, Tech Together is back in action this week, starting tomorrow 22/10/25.

30/09/2025

Hi Everyone, just a reminder that Tech Together will not be running sessions from the 6/10/25 till the 21/10/25. Our first session back will be on the 22/10/25.

Send a message to learn more

24/09/2025

Since launching our Minecraft server, the creativity and teamwork of our participants has been incredible! From collaborative villages and intricate redstone machines to wild imaginative builds, it’s been amazing to see our server transform and evolve.

We’ve put together this post to celebrate and showcase all the effort our participants have put into creating this awesome Minecraft world!

If you’re a parent, grandparent, or carer, it would be wonderful if you could share this post with the young people in your care. Seeing their creations recognised and celebrated online can really boost their sense of agency, self-esteem, and pride in what they’ve achieved.

18/08/2025

We have had some awesome moments over the past few weeks and feel that it would be nice to share some of what we have been seeing.

One of our adult participants has been hands-on and curious, testing out our new digital microscope and even helping to install monitor brackets—lifting our screens to eye height and clearing up desk space.

We’ve also seen one of our one-on-one participants make the step into group sessions. The way everyone welcomed them in was inspiring—one participant even sat alongside them, played Minecraft, and worked with them on a build. It’s moments like these that highlight the importance of community.

We’ve noticed how supportive and accommodating participants can be when given a little encouragement and a safe space. One participant who usually sticks to a specific gaming interest was gently encouraged by a peer to play with them —a team-based game where they laughed, talked strategy, and celebrated small wins together. An awesome sight to observe!

These small but powerful moments remind us that what we’re building is more than just a place to play games—it’s a space for growth, connection, and genuine community.

16/08/2025

We’re now finishing up our third week of the Build & Design Lego Social Group (building bridges), and the creativity has been flowing, as well as the hilarious banter!

It’s been amazing to see how engaged everyone has been – most participants have spent the majority of their time building, designing, and sharing plenty of banter while they work. Even better, they’ve been working together, helping each other hunt down pieces or teaming up to tackle a challenge.

So far, we’ve explored designing unique cars and sturdy bridges, with some creations using unique Lego/Technic parts. A few participants have even experimented with Lego motors and gears to take their builds to the next level!

It’s been inspiring to watch these sessions bring together creativity, problem-solving, and social connection – and we can’t wait to see what they’ll come up with next.

20/07/2025

We are almost there!!!

Kicking off again on Monday 28th July (standard sessions start 21/7/25), our LEGO social group is just around the corner – and we can’t wait to build, create, and connect with you all!

We've also launched our brand new LEGO station, and it's already a hit! Participants have been loving the organised layout and easy-to-use design. It's sparked some incredible creations full of imagination and ingenuity – we’re so proud of what’s already being built!