The Lab - Ballarat

10/10/2026

Tomorrow is the Last day at Pax’s. Come check our stand out you may even see a friendly face from Ballarat

It’s PAX again! Find us upstairs in the PAX Together lounge doing our annual pin fundraiser and connecting with the amazing people of the gaming community. We’ll be here all 3 days from 10am 😊

24/09/2026

Yes, you too can create your very own TARDIS — and even paint it blue if you like! 💙🚪✨

We love watching our participants turn their ideas into awesome laser-cut creations. There’s something pretty special about seeing an idea go from imagination to something you can actually hold!

What would you create?

22/09/2026

Come check us out at PopCon 2026

PopCon 2026 - Ballarat's pop culture convention

📍 Ballarat Library and Civic Hall, Ballarat Central

📅 Sunday 27 September
⏱️ 11am to 4pm

FREE ENTRY - no tickets required

Visit The Lab Ballarat upstairs in the Library, compete in their puzzle competition for a prize, and consider joining The Lab's regular sessions outside of PopCon!

The Lab is a not-for-profit network of technology clubs for Autistic 8 to 18 year olds who love gaming and technology. Their sessions are unstructured, allowing participants to pursue their interests in gaming, coding, and digital design at their own pace, guided by mentors with technical expertise.

PopCon 2026 - Ballarat's pop culture convention
📍 Ballarat Library and Civic Hall, Ballarat Central
📅 Sunday 27 September
🕚 11am to 4pm
🎫 FREE ENTRY – no tickets required

21/09/2026

This cute badge is available at PopCon this Sunday for $10 at our stall in the Ballarat Library

19/09/2026

One of our talented mentors created this beautiful self-watering flower pot as a farewell gift for one of our Lab Board members.

We absolutely love that it was designed and made right here at The Lab.

18/09/2026

Check out what one of our participants 3d printed.

17/09/2026

We’ll be at PopCon 2026 – Ballarat’s favourite pop culture convention!

Sunday 27th of September
11am – 4pm at Civic Hall and Ballarat Library, Ballarat Central

Come for a full day of fun, fandom, and family-friendly vibes - it’s FREE - no tickets required!

Head to for more information!

10/05/2026

Happy Mothers Day 🌸 💖

11/04/2026

Things we didn’t realise were our autistic traits

Credit Neurodivergent_lou

05/04/2026

Happy Easter from all of us at The Lab
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We hope your day is filled with joy, kindness, and maybe a little bit of chocolate too 🩷💙💜