IKC eSports tournament

The IKCs Rocket League tournament brought a new wave of opportunity to remote First Nations communities.

The Digital and You Program has now concluded, however, you can still access resources from the program.

Digital skills and mentoring

Using Rocket League as the competition platform, participants built practical digital skills including teamwork, communication, strategic thinking and confidence using technology. Players also received mentoring from Veteran Gaming Australia throughout the tournament, helping develop both gaming skills and broader digital capability.

Three men standing together in front of computers, giving thumbs up.

How it worked

The tournament demonstrated how gaming can be a powerful tool for digital inclusion, creating opportunities for learning, social connection and community participation. Alongside the competition, many participants developed creative skills by designing team identities and logos through digital arts activities delivered at their local IKC.

The inaugural championship concluded with the Grand Final in June 2026, celebrating the achievements of participating communities and showcasing the positive impact of community-led digital learning. The tournament formed part of the Growing IKCs project, leaving a lasting legacy of strengthened digital capability, new partnerships and increased confidence with technology across participating communities.

Participating councils

Aurukun
Cherbourg
Doomadgee
Hope Vale
Kowanyama
Mapoon
Mornington Island
Torres Strait Islands – Erub and Badu

Logos of councils participating in the ICK eSports tournament.