Parent Feedback & Reviews

We love our parents and our students and here's what parents say...

“Thanks!! I was really proud of her getting braver also. It's a really supportive environment!”

Nan of 17 yo grand-daughter (carer)

“Thanks. I also noticed last night that he sat with his dad talking longer than usual. It’s great to see.”

Alison – Mum of 12 yo son

“I am so amazed at how wonderful you all are and how great you are a communication. Everyone I talk to is so lovely and as parents we just can’t thank you all enough.”

Meg - Mum of 18 yo son

My son has grown in confidence tenfold since joining Minecraft around October 2022. I am just thrilled at his growth in confidence, talking with a trusting community & gaining problem-solving skills along the way.

- Proud Mum of 11 year old

“Can you believe it. This is so much fun. Mum enrolled me in this program without telling me and she pays me to come and now I’m having so much fun. Who would have thought?”

- One of our teens in PEERS Social Skills program

"I just want to say how grateful we are to be part of this program. [Dad] and I have noticed how both our girls have grown this year. The Minecraft sessions are the highlight of our week and they tick so many boxes, and Secret Agent Society was excellent. Jade and Ally really enjoy the positive environment created by your team. It's also a real boost to hear about the positive impact...."

- Trish, Mum of 2 lovely daughters

“That’s great I’m glad Charlotte was more engaged this week and enjoyed herself. Thanks.”

Proud dad, Vincent.

"I feel a lot better [about playing at lunchtimes] than I did before I did the course"

- Kieren J, Year 6 Student, Canberra

(about the "Friendship Hero" course)

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Here's what parents say...

"This is the first year since starting school (now in grade 3) that he has been able to make and maintain a close friendship. 

He has finally found his “crew” in two other boys in his class. 

Never before has he played consistently day in day out with the same kids for a whole semester. 

Usually at the end of the year when the teacher asks the students to write down the names of 5 friends they’d like in their class next year he has no idea who to write, but he was so excited to tell me about a month ago “Mum, I already know who I’m going to write down at the end of the year and I can’t wait for school camp. I know exactly who I want in my cabin.” 

He is so happy and so are we. He even built the confidence to join a local basketball team at the beginning of the year and made a stack of wonderful friends there too. 

SAS has been a fantastic use of our NDIS funding and worth the investment.

You are changing lives!"

- Ellie and Paul.

“Mani is enjoying the program and getting a lot out of the interactions with others. He's going well.”

Natalie, mum of 9 yo.

“I'm sure I'm not the only parent who feels this way....after 14 years of people pointing out what is wrong with our son, and him being too difficult, too much, too whatever to be included, this is such and lovely change! You all give such lovely feedback.”

Kat - Mum of 14 y.o son.

“Yes I am so pleased with the leaders and Nate is enjoying the one on one leadership. He actually struggled in the special needs class so we have enrolled him in Tafe with a vocational guidance course for numeracy and literacy. I spoke with him this morning and he looks forward to the sessions. Given his Autism I am so very thankful.”

Leah - Mum of older teen.

“He’s VERY eager now. Stevie went into the bank independently and asked for a bank card to be activated, then went into a cafe and applied for a job! Then again at the Safeway for stock boy job. He’s planning on his learners permit as well. I can't believe it. This group has changed his whole mindset.”

Donna - Mum who is so, so amazed by her son after the first 5 sessions.

“I love this! It's been great to see how he has changed throughout the sessions with the first being quite frustrated to now enjoying them. He really uses the tools too, which is brilliant to see. Thanks!”

Andrea, with a 14 yo son – Happy Mum.

“Thank you! She had a very sad day Thursday- school/ friend issues so it was good she could talk to Rusty [Leader].”

Kate - Parent of 11 yo Daughter.

“Thank you so much, we really needed to hear this today, so greatly appreciated. Thank you for all that you are doing.”

Mel, Parent of a 9 yo son.

“Jess had a lovely time on Saturday and really enjoyed the team she was with. She really enjoyed herself.”

Brett, Parent of 14 yo daughter.

“We are noticing a change with confidence so that is great to see”

Bec – Mum of 8 yo son.

“Thanks for updating me. I just can't believe it!! I saw him yesterday walking away from school with a group of kids I've never seen before, fist bumping and high-5 giving. I'm so proud of him.”

Bewildered Claire – Mum on 13 yo son.

“Lucy absolutely loves the group and she was super happy after the session last night. 😊”

Super-surprised parent on 9 yo.

“Dan really enjoys his Wednesday sessions. We are so glad to have found this group.”

Margaret – Grandmother and carer of a 12 yo who is getting braver every week.

“Thank you for the great feedback, I have passed it into Riley and told him how proud we are of him. He is starting to look forward to his session now he is getting used to it.”

Tam – Very proud mum of 19 yo

“Thank you so much for giving me feedback!!! I am passing this all on to his speech pathologist and we are very excited that he is showing leadership and fellowship and friendships ... exactly what we were hoping for.”

Very proud mum, Asmita.

“I think that it is safe to say that James has found his people. He really looks forward to each session where he can be himself and debrief to the other team members. He is really getting a lot out of it.”

Very happy Ellen, mum of 13 yo son in Minecraft social skills group.

“Thank you so much. She was also feeling really happy and lightened after the session 😊”

Kylie, mum of 11 yo daughter.

“Bryce is getting a great deal out of the classes. Thank you to you both and all the team.”

Paul, dad of 12 yo son in Minecraft social skills group.

“She has been coming along well at home and starting to use her words more and more instead of meltdowns. Hopefully she continues to grow with your assistance.”

Todd, Dad of 11 yo daughter.

“Will is enjoying these sessions. I can hear that he knows/ understands all of the materials.”

Rachel, mum of 16 yo son.