High school students in Coffs Harbour, New South Wales, can now learn coding and virtual reality at a new weekly after-school club. The program, known as TEC Zone, is hosted by The Education Centre and is designed for students in Years 7–10.
The sessions run every Thursday from 4:00 pm to 6:00 pm at the corner of Bray Street and Hannaford Place in Coffs Harbour. The club focuses on practical skills like computer programming, virtual reality exploration and moderated gaming, with the aim of helping students turn a hobby into a potential career.
Families can use the $50 Active and Creative Kids voucher from Service NSW to help pay for the program — the 2026 round of vouchers became available from 15 January 2026. The Education Centre is an NDIS-registered provider (Provider No: z4050023650) and offers programs designed to meet NDIS participants’ goals, which can make TEC Zone accessible to eligible participants.
According to the organisers, the goal is to help students become self-reliant learners while building confidence in their technical abilities. The initiative follows the centre’s other STEAM programs, such as Earth Quest and Discovery Quest, which focus on science, technology, engineering and maths.
By providing a structured space for moderated gaming and technical instruction, the club aims to bridge the gap between recreational play and professional skills. Residents interested in joining for the 2026 school term can contact the centre to secure a spot; the program organiser listed in the briefing is 0478 413 549.
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