Mandurah CoderDojo

FAQ's

• What is CoderDojo?
  CoderDojo is a free coding and tech club for autistic and neurodivergent young people in the Peel region.

• Who can attend?
  CoderDojo is generally suited to neurodivergent young people aged 10–17 who are curious about technology, coding, creativity or problem-solving.

• Can I bring my child for a look first? Yes, but you can not just turn up. PLease arrange this with Wongy michelle@disruptiveforce.org

• When does it run?
  Sessions run on Saturdays from 10am–12pm during school terms at Mandurah Catholic College library.

• Does my child need coding experience?
  No. Ninjas do not need prior coding experience, just curiosity and a willingness to explore.

• Is it a gaming club?
  No. CoderDojo is not a gaming, Roblox or Minecraft club. Ninjas are encouraged to create and build their own digital projects.

• Can my child bring sensory tools?
  Yes. Stimming, fidgets, plushies, sensory tools and regulation devices are welcome.

• Can parents stay?
  Yes. Parents and carers are encouraged to stay for as long as needed on the first visit.

• Do participants need their own laptop?
  No. Laptops are available at the club, although ninjas may bring their own device or tech project.

• Is CoderDojo suitable for significant behaviour support needs?
  CoderDojo is volunteer-run and is not a behaviour support service. Ninjas need to be able to work independently with mentor support and participate respectfully.

• How do we register?
  Email michelle@disruptiveforce.org with your child’s first name, age and enquiry details.

• Can I volunteer as a mentor?
  Yes. Most mentors are parents. Mentors support young people with interest-based technology projects. You do not need to be a technology expert.

• Do mentors need a Working With Children Check?
  Yes, mentors need a valid Working With Children Check, but this is not required for a first visit. we can help you get a WWCC. 

• What type of tech do you use? We are 100% interest led. This means we will explore any technology (within reason, we don't have a super-computer) that your child likes. Some examples of projects and technology the ninjas work on are: Microbits, Scratch, animation (various platforms and styles), Unity, Blender, VR, Python, Java, Java Script, Swift, HTML, sensors, AI models (building and application), Minecraft plug-ins, webdesign, databases, geospatial mapping, the list goes on!