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Why does it feel like South Australia puts almost zero funding or support into esports? Across the country, other states are building dedicated spaces and communities around gaming and esports: 🎮 Queensland University of Technology operates a dedicated esports arena supporting competition, social gaming and content production. 🎮 RMIT University in Victoria has a dedicated Esports and Gaming Hub, competitive teams, coaching and livestreaming facilities. 🎮 Murdoch University in Western Australia has an esports gaming hub open to students, staff and the wider community. Meanwhile, South Australia appears almost completely inactive in this space. I’ve contacted multiple government agencies and organisations. Most responses have been some version of “we’ll look into it” or “we’ll get back to you” but nothing meaningful has followed. I’ve even offered my time, experience and support completely free of charge. I’m not asking for money or personal benefit. I simply want to help South Australia build something worthwhile for our gaming community. Esports is about far more than professional players. It creates pathways into content production, broadcasting, event management, graphic design, marketing, technology, coaching and community leadership. It can give young people a safe place to connect, compete, create and develop practical skills. South Australia is thriving across so many industries, yet gaming and esports continue to feel like a major blind spot. I’ll keep knocking on doors and asking for a seat at the table so I can make the case for why this industry deserves attention, and why it could be a valuable avenue for South Australia’s youth, universities, creative industries and broader economy. If you know someone in government, education, youth development, technology or community infrastructure who should be part of this conversation, please tag them below. Help me get that seat at the table. I want South Australia’s gaming community and young people to experience the very best parts of gaming: connection, creativity, competition and opportunity. #SouthAustralia #Esports #Gaming #YouthDevelopment #CreativeIndustries #Technology #CommunityBuilding #Adelaide @PMalinauskasMP @sagovau