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Fun with dice NDIS Program
D&D Mental Health

FUN WITH DICE!

"Whatever doesn't kill you, gives you experience points!"

Join Fun with Dice at Pixel Expo 2025!

Join Fun with Dice at Pixel Expo 2025!

​Come visit our stall for an immersive tabletop experience where games meet creativity and community. We’ll be showcasing:

 

  • Dungeons & Dragons one-shots with our inclusive and adaptive play style.

  • Miniature painting tables – grab a brush and bring your own fantasy hero to life.

  • Wargaming demos with accessible, hands-on battles for all skill levels.

  • A quiet space for participants who need a calm break during the convention.

 

Our team will be there all weekend, ready to share the magic of gaming as a tool for social connection, creativity, and recovery. Whether you’re a veteran adventurer or brand new to tabletop games, there’s a seat at the table for you.

 

✨ When: September 13–14, 2025

 

📍 Where: Perth Convention & Exhibition Centre – Pixel Expo Hall


🎟️ Tickets: www.pixelexpo.org.au

 

Find us at the Fun with Dice (RoS) table, and join in the adventure!

 

More info: www.ros.contact

TABLETOP THERAPY THAT LEVELS YOU UP!

Welcome Adventurer!

 

Fun With Dice is a tabletop gaming experience like no other – built around inclusion, creativity, and capacity building. We use the magic of games – from Dungeons & Dragons and other role-playing games to classic board games, card games, and even miniature painting and crafts – to support mental health, foster social connection, and help you level up real-life skills while having a blast.

Time to shuffle your deck, roll your initiative and plot your course to success

 

 

Ages: 8+ | Session Duration: 2.5 Hours | Multiple Weekly Time Slots Available

Choose Your Path, Shape the Adventure!

 

At Fun with Dice, the journey is shaped by you. Each term, our adventurers (that's you!) help decide what games we play and which stories we explore. Whether it’s choosing between a thrilling dungeon crawl, a mystery-filled social game, or a quirky new card game, your voice helps guide our sessions. We also proudly support emerging game creators by backing exciting new titles on Kickstarter and Gamefound. This means you’ll not only get to try fresh, cutting-edge games in our sessions – you’ll be helping the board game community grow and thrive for years to come - pretty cool right?!

WHAT WE BUILD: SKILL AND CAPACITY

NDIS D&D

Communication

Verbal and non-verbal skills

NDIS-funded tabletop gaming therapy

Conflict Resolution

Shared goals, solving problems together

Dungeons and Dragons therapy group NDIS

Social Connection

Turn-taking, empathy and friendship

Board game therapy for autism

Creativity and Emotion

Express and understand emotions, build stories

Self Exploration

Role-playing games for social development

Develop identity and confidence through role-play

Social groups for neurodivergent kids WA

Teamwork

Work as a team – and improve cooperation skills

Who It's For

 

Fun with Dice is open to NDIS participants (ages 8 and up) looking to build social skills, make friends, and gain confidence in a supportive group setting. Whether you’re a seasoned gamer or have never rolled a die before, all adventurers and players are welcome. We tailor the experience to all ability levels – the focus is on participation, not perfection. Families and support workers are partners in our journey too, and we ensure everyone feels safe and included.

What We Do in Fun with Dice

 

We meet fortnightly on Sundays for exciting tabletop sessions filled with games and creative activities. Here’s what a typical session looks like and the variety of fun experiences we offer:

Warm-Up and Icebreakers

Role-Playing Adventure

Board and Card Games Variety

Creative Crafts and Miniatures

Wrap Up and Social time
 

What to expect

 

Small groups (1:3 support ratio) tailored to your individual needs

Experienced DMs who understand accessibility & player preferences

Support for communication styles, sensory needs & technology use

Epic campaigns with dragons, puzzles, and laughter!

Before we begin, we actually conduct a brief intake chat with each participant (and their family or support person as needed)

Cost and NDIS Funding

 

The program is NDIS-funded under Capacity Building – Social and Community Participation. If you’re an NDIS participant (self or plan-managed), the fees can be claimed from your plan. We charge the NDIS group rate for a 3-hour session (currently about $22.52/hour per participant at a 1:3 ratio, which comes to ~$67.56 per session) – note: we charge Sunday sessions at the Saturday rate to keep it affordable, which is below the usual Sunday NDIS price limitfile--. In addition, there is a small venue fee (NDIS Centre Capital Cost) of $7.59 per session (covers the Dice Club space). There’s also a one-time program setup fee (2 hours of support for planning, ~$135 total) at the start, and an optional end-of-program report (if you’d like a summary of your progress, ~2 hours, ~$135). Important: We will discuss all costs with you beforehand – everything is transparent, and we do not charge above NDIS price limits. If you’re new to NDIS or unsure about funding, we can guide you through it. (If you do not have NDIS funding but are interested in joining, please contact us to discuss other options – we strive not to turn anyone away, and can explore self-funded participation.)
 

Before we begin

 

We want every game to be epic and safe. When you book, we’ll ask:

Any communication or sensory preferences?

Need assistive tech or a quiet space?

What themes or content should we avoid?

Got your own dice?

Who will your character be?

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Bring Fun with Dice to Regional WA – Help Fund the Dice Van!

Fun with Dice is Recovery Oriented Services’ unique tabletop therapy program that turns board games and role-playing adventures into life-changing social therapy. It builds inclusion, confidence, and friendships for NDIS participants of all ages.

Right now, Fun with Dice runs across Perth metro suburbs. Our dream is to take the program on the road and bring it to regional and remote WA communities who currently miss out. To do that, we need:

  • A wheelchair-accessible van (NDIS funds modifications, but not the vehicle itself).

  • Funding to train outreach staff and local facilitators in regional towns.

With your help, we can make this a reality.

🚐 The Problem

We sometimes rent wheelchair-accessible vehicles for regional trips, but this is expensive, unsustainable, and limits how often we can travel. Without a dedicated van and trained outreach staff, many people in regional WA miss out on programs that build social skills and reduce isolation.

🌟 The Solution

With your support, we will:

  • Purchase a wheelchair-accessible Dice Van to carry games and gear to communities across WA.

  • Train local support workers and volunteers so programs can continue even when our team isn’t present.

  • Expand Fun with Dice programs into rural and remote areas like the South West, Wheatbelt, Great Southern, Midwest, Pilbara, Kimberley, and Goldfields.

This will bring more sessions, more participants, and more life-changing experiences to people who would otherwise have no access.

For example, from our metro base in Perth and Fremantle, we plan to bring Fun with Dice to key regional hubs across WA:

  • Coastal North Tour: visiting Geraldton and Kalbarri.

  • South West Tour: stops in Bunbury, Busselton, Margaret River/Augusta, Pemberton, Walpole, and Albany.

  • Great Southern & Goldfields: extending to Esperance, Norseman, and Kalgoorlie.

  • Wheatbelt Adventure: a special trip to the iconic Wave Rock in Hyden.

🧮 Impact

Every donation makes a direct difference:

  • $50 – Fuels the Dice Van.

  • $250 – Trains one support worker to run Fun with Dice.

  • $500–$1,000 – Helps roll out a new regional program.

  • $2,000 – Sponsors a month of outreach sessions.

  • $20,000 (stretch goal) – Funds the purchase of the Dice Van.

Each trained facilitator can support up to six participants at a time, multiplying your impact across communities.

🎁 Donor Rewards

  • All Donors – Receive a thank-you and regular updates on our progress.

  • $50+ Donors – Get an awesome sticker and thank-you pack, including a set of RPG dice, an “I support regional WA” bumper sticker, and other fun surprises.

  • $250+ Donors – Receive a digital training pack on Social Role Valorisation and person-centred practice.

  • $1,000+ Donors – Receive a “We support the NDIS community” plaque for your home or workplace, and have your name or business name stenciled on our supporters list on the back of our van!

  • Top Donor – Help us choose the van’s name and artwork from our community shortlist. (Name options include The Dice-Mobile, The Critical Coach, The Nat 20 Express, The Party Wagon, The Dragon Wagon, The Fellowship Van, The Hero Hauler, The Goblin Bus, The Meeple Mobile, Roll & Ride, Boarding Party, The Community Chest, Victory Point Van, The Connection Coach, The Friendship Bus, and The Adventure Shuttle.)

📣 Call to Action

Your donation doesn’t just fund a vehicle – it funds connection, confidence, and community for people with disabilities across WA. Together, we can make sure no one misses out on the adventure.

Learn more about the program at FUN WITH DICE.

DICE VAN

UPCOMING SESSIONS

Location
The Dice Club – 27 Old Great Northern Highway, Midland, WA

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