Dear lovely DiGRA Australia members,

I’m saddened to inform you that I’ve decided to temporarily step down from my role as DiGRAA President, along with Madeleine Antonellos. This is due to recent events surrounding the conduct of the international DiGRA’s board.

Over the last few weeks, several board and committee members of international DiGRA, including myself, have resigned from our positions in protest of that board’s conduct. More information about this situation will be shared publicly in the coming weeks. In the meantime the ongoing situation places me in a conflicted position as president of DiGRA Australia, and so I’m regretfully stepping away from this position for the time being to ensure DiGRA Australia may continue to support the local game studies community.

In the meantime, the DiGRA Australia board has appointed Dr Brendan Keogh as interim President, who will act in the role until next year’s elections.

Please still feel free to reach out to either myself, Brendan, or other board members if you have any questions, concerns, or would like more information on the current situation.

I’m thankful and grateful for the wealth of support and kindness from our inclusive and wholesome community in DiGRA Australia. I love you all very much, and feel very lucky to be part of a wonderful cohort of colleagues and friends.

Even if I’m stepping down as DiGRA Australia President, please know that this community is and will always be my home. Thank you for being “my people” <3 I cherish you all so very much!

Warmly,

Mahli-Ann