We promote advocacy, diversity and representation for game development in NSW

Who We Represent

The Board specifically advocates for:

  • Professional Game Developers: Established NSW studios working on commercial games.

  • Local Indie Game Studios: NSW-based studios with fewer than 50 employees and majority Australian ownership.

For students or large studios, we encourage connecting with organizations like IGEA, IGDA, and JMC Academy.

Our Mission

We exist to raise the profile of NSW Indie Game Developers by addressing critical funding gaps, unlocking international opportunities, and building pathways for career development.

Currently, digital games receive just 1% of available Screen resources in NSW. Our goal is to increase funding parity and ensure fair support for this thriving sector.

We will provide strategic guidance for government bodies that reflect the challenges, opportunities and trends impacting developers from NSW. Through data and feedback collected from the NSW industry

What We Do

We’re here to deliver meaningful outcomes for NSW Indie Game Developers through:

  • Improved Funding: Advocating for production funding, mid-career development support, and international opportunities.

  • Visibility: Promoting NSW indie games on state, national, and global stages.

  • Community Building: Strengthening the local indie ecosystem through events, surveys, and collaboration.

  • Data-Driven Advocacy: Using research, surveys, and annual reporting to inform funding bodies and government policies.

Our Vision

Our vision is to:

  • Recognition of indie games as a valued cultural artform in Australia.

  • Growing and retaining exceptional local talent.

  • Achieving funding parity with similar creative industries.

  • Aligning with state agencies, funding bodies, and industry stakeholders.

Our ultimate goal


To transform NSW into the location of choice for indie game developers. Once this is achieved, our work will be complete, and the Board will no longer be necessary. Until then, we’re here to ensure NSW indie game developers thrive. Join us in shaping the future of NSW indie games. Together, we can build a stronger, more sustainable industry and celebrate the incredible talent in our state.