Term 4 Capacity Building Programs

A unique capacity-building program designed specifically for ASD children (ages 6-12) & youth (ages 12-17), delivered by an experienced software engineer and OT.

Next term, we are expanding our 10-week weekly creative tech sessions across three locations on the Sunshine Coast.

The Hubs:

Mondays | Cooroy Library | 5 Oct-7 Dec
Wednesdays | UniSC (Sippy Downs) | 7 Oct-9 Dec
Thursdays | Library+ Caloundra | 8 Oct-10 Dec
Fridays | UniSC (Sippy Downs) | 9 Oct-11 Dec

The Groups:

8:30–11 AM: The Innovators (ages 6–12) | 6 participants
1–5 PM: The Architects (ages 12–17) | 8 participants | remote available!

Stream 1: Strategy & Sandbox

DnD Worldbuilding & Minecraft Engineering using:
- Applied Sciences | Resource Economics | Strategy
- Team-based Building | Create Mod | Python/Lua Coding

Stream 2: The Anime Studio

Animation | Narrative Writing | Digital Art

Across all age brackets, we focus on using creative tech as a tool for capacity building. We design tailored, collaborative projects for small teams, assigning each participant a specific role to own and master. It is a fantastic, engaging way to build their self-confidence, executive functioning, and peer teamwork skills.

We specialize in supporting complex neurodivergent profiles, including participants with ASD Levels 2 & 3, ADHD, PDA, GAD, ID, ODD, dyslexia, dysgraphia, and depression. For our Flexible Learning/School Avoidance teams, we utilize a specific, low-demand pacing approach, working with a contracted Behavioural Support Practitioner to ensure every participant feels safe, regulated, and capable.

Intake:
To ensure every participant is set up for success, we run a thorough intake process for all new families. This involves a 30-60 mins initial needs chat with you and your son/daughter (if suitable), either via phone/Google Meet. The OT then reviews their NDIS goals, allied health/paed/BSP/school reports, and any other helpful documents. Finally, we hold a case conference to build a tailored strategy and an individual curriculum plan for your child.

Creative Technology Focus

Small, high-trust squads, fostering a supportive peer-to-peer technical learning community.

Available Tech Stack

1 x Lenovo Legion 7i Pro Ultra 9 with RTX-5090
4 x spare laptops
3 x M5 Pro iPads with Procreate
3 x Meta Quest 3 headsets
1 x DJI Osmo Pocket4 (VR development)
Desktop apps: Blender, Unreal Engine 5, Blockbench, VS Code, RealityScan, Lichtfeld Studio, Unity
Web apps: Linear (project management), Replit
Networking: Starlink and Netgear Nighthawk M7 Ultra with Poynting XPOL-2 5G booster

Coast Tech Labs replaces outdated paradigms with industry-standard mentoring, creating a sensory-friendly, high-trust environment where neurodivergent children and youth master professional creative technology tools.

Mission Overview

Executive Regulation

Deep focus on self-regulation, task initiation, and executive function integrated into the engineering project framework.

Autistic Space

Built exclusively for ASD kids and youth. You can genuinely be yourself.

Professional Practice

Bridge the gap between potential and professional with mentor-led system design and code reviews and real-world engineering constraints.

An Industry-Standard Tech Stack

We use high-end, professional tools in a sensory-friendly environment, empowering neurodivergent youth and young adults to master the future of technology.

Software Engineering

Master the foundational languages of enterprise development and data science. Move beyond basic scripts to build robust backends using Python, Go, and Kotlin.

Augmented Reality & LiDAR

Use high-end iPad Pro LiDAR scanners to bridge physical and digital worlds through spatial computing.

3D Modeling with Blender

Create high-fidelity digital assets and characters using the world-leading open-source 3D production suite.

Unreal Engine Development

Build professional-grade immersive experiences and games using the power of Unreal Engine 5.

Cloud Architecture & DevOps

Learn how the modern web scales. Deploy, manage, and automate enterprise-grade infrastructure using Google Cloud Platform (GCP), Kubernetes (GKE), and Terraform.

Cybersecurity & OpSec

Master secure application development and Linux environments. Dive into real-world threat hunting, malware scanning pipelines, and Red Team/Blue Team defensive strategies.

Register Your Interest For Sunshine Coast Term 4 2026

Secure a spot in our industry-standard creative tech teams. Build skills in creative tech and software deployment in a supportive environment tailored for your child's neurotype.