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Behind the screens: Meet the South Aussies taking over Twitch one stream at a time

From former mermaids to ex-military gamers, meet the South Aussie streamers making waves online.

SA’s streamers are proving you don’t need to leave home to make it big online.
SA’s streamers are proving you don’t need to leave home to make it big online.

Behind every great Twitch stream is a story and South Australia’s content creators have some of the best.

These local streamers have turned bedrooms into studios, hobbies into careers, and hosting global gaming sessions as thousands tune in to watch in real time.

Whether they’re dancing to Just Dance like it’s the halftime show at the Super Bowl or playing games while doing shoeys, SA’s streamers are proving you don’t need to leave home to make it big online.

JustMaddyx @justmaddyx

Followers: 51.1k on Twitch

Genre: Variety

Maddy Watson (@justmaddyx) is a full-time Twitch streamer. Picture: Emma Brasier
Maddy Watson (@justmaddyx) is a full-time Twitch streamer. Picture: Emma Brasier

Being paid to play video games may sound like a fantasy career plucked from a teenager’s wishlist – but for Maddy Watson, it’s her 9-to-5.

Over the past seven years, the 27-year-old, who has half a million followers across Twitch, TikTok and Instagram, has turned her childhood passion into a full-time gig.

She began streaming her Fortnite plays on Twitch in 2018 before quitting her job at Telstra to stream full-time in early 2020.

She has since branched out from gaming content to become a variety streamer, often hosting “just chatting” streams.

PaladinAmber @itspaladinamber

Followers: 51.1k on Twitch

Genre: Variety

SA influencer and gaming streamer Amber Wadham. Picture: @itspaladinamber
SA influencer and gaming streamer Amber Wadham. Picture: @itspaladinamber

When Amber Wadham – better known as PaladinAmber – began streaming seven-years-ago, all she had was a PlayStation, PlayStation camera and laptop “to read chat from.”

Now streaming full-time, the 29-year-old has cemented herself as one of the state’s best pro gamers and built a strong community of around 112,000 Twitch followers.

Being a content creator has opened the door to many opportunities including being an ambassador for Maybelline’s Through Their Eyes campaign, working with Razer and getting her own charm in Rainbow Six Siege.

“It’s really cool to think that if I ever walked away from gaming, I’d be able to say I had some real impact,” she previously told The Advertiser.

MissZeeAU @misszee_au

Followers: 6.7k

Genre: Variety

SA Twitch streamer MissZeeAU. Picture: Supplied
SA Twitch streamer MissZeeAU. Picture: Supplied

MissZee, 34, started streaming on Mixer in 2018 before it shut down in 2020.

“I lost my whole platform overnight. I had to pack up and move to Twitch and start all over,” the mum-of-two said.

“I used to be able to live full time off of this income but now not at all.”

Streaming these days is very different to when she first started out with visibility “harder than ever.”

“With so many others to compete with, you really need to have something that makes you stand out from the rest,” she said.

During her time online, she has enjoyed connecting with people across the world, working with big brands like Oodie and Nintendo, and has used her platform to raise hundreds of thousands of dollars for various charities.

As a creator, you need to keep your online and real worlds separate and make time to switch off, she said.

“A lot of people think it looks like such an easy job but it is incredibly mentally draining,” she said.

“With the amount of time you need to spend online, be sure to allow yourself time outside of that.”

MANHANDS @manhands_tv

Followers: 6.4k

Genre: Gaming

SA streamer MANHANDS. Picture: Supplied
SA streamer MANHANDS. Picture: Supplied

When Matt Whittington, 33, began streaming games as MANHANDS during the pandemic, he never intended to make a living from it.

But the former Uber driver’s hobby eventually grew into a full-time career.

“I was looking for something flexible from home. As someone who’s always loved gaming, streaming felt like a natural fit,” he said.

His Masters in Filmmaking from Flinders University helped with the technical and visual aspects of streaming.

Now he streams on Twitch most days, with typical streams lasting around four hours.

“The rest of my workday is spent crafting the visual experience – designing overlays, refining branding elements, and troubleshooting technical setups,” he said.

Current highlights include becoming a partnered streamer and attending TwitchCon in San Diego last year.

“Meeting members of the MANHANDS community in person was surreal, and I’m heading back again this year,” he said.

He hopes to return to filmmaking eventually but is currently focused on growing the MANHANDS brand into “something global and unmistakeable.”

His wife Milly also streams under @MrsMANHANDS, regularly hosting karaoke parties.

Akariteru (Akari) @akariteruu

Followers: 30.4k

Genre: VTuber (gaming)

SA streamer and VTuber Akari. Picture: Supplied
SA streamer and VTuber Akari. Picture: Supplied

After moving to rural South Australia five years ago, Akari began streaming as a way to connect with others.

Between finishing university and caring for her mum who had a chronic kidney condition, Akari didn’t have the time to visit friends in Adelaide and felt disconnected.

“I started streaming to find friends who liked the same games as me,” she said.

As a VTuber, she uses an animated purple-haired anime character for anonymity, streaming retro classics like Spyro alongside modern games like Warframe.

Now partnered with Twitch and YouTube with over 400,000 followers, she’s also founder of AusTubers – Australia’s largest VTuber hub.

Her bubbly personality creates a “catching up with friends” atmosphere, earning $1500-4000 monthly.

Career highlights include presenting at PAX Australia and hitting milestone viewership numbers, but her most special memory happened in Sydney.

“I saw someone wearing my merch and followed them for twenty minutes trying to gather courage to say hi. Now it’s a funny story we both laugh about.”

Her goal is to eventually stream full-time and secure a partnership with her favourite game developer.

OldManBrowny @oldmanbrowny

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Genre: Gaming

SA streamer OldManBrowny. Picture: Facebook
SA streamer OldManBrowny. Picture: Facebook

Adam Brown, 40, started streaming as OldManBrowny in 2020 after noticing his male friends, particularly fathers, struggling mentally during Covid lockdowns.

“Decided since we all love to game, we could come together to be social, laugh, interact and generally help each other with struggles through gaming,” the medical director said.

The variety streamer plays multiplayer and co-op games three nights a week from 9pm to midnight “because we all have day jobs, fatherhood and life to contend with.”

“I would love to stream more often with my group but we all have jobs, children, bills to pay and life to enjoy,” he said.

Streaming alongside Charged031 and other community members, he focuses on creating a safe space for dads to discuss parenting and life struggles.

Career highlights include achieving partner status, attending PAX 2022, and being featured at AVCon 2025.

Five years on, his goal is to build a like-minded community to help others through tough times.

“If I can help one father going through a tough time as a parent, man, human, etc. then that’s the biggest success of all.”

TeeJayRei @teejayrei

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Genre: Gaming

SA streamer TeeJayRei. Picture: Supplied
SA streamer TeeJayRei. Picture: Supplied

Self-described “caffeine dependant” gamer mum Teejay streams her Final Fantasy XIV (FFXIV) plays to hundreds of viewers each week online.

Known online as teejayrei, the former personal trainer began streaming four years ago before deciding to focus FFXIV content two years ago.

“I was struggling to feel on top of things when playing different games, always forgetting where I was up to,” she said.

“FFXIV had everything I wanted to in a game; character design, house decoration, story, action.”

Her streams focus on creating a positive space where people can be themselves.

“I love the community above all else. The friends I’ve made both locally and across the world are the best.”

This year, Teejay was a featured creator at AVCON and will be heading to Melbourne for PAX Australia.

But she’s particularly proud of hosting a charity stream for Twitch Adelaide that raised $7,000 for Game on Cancer and featured on Twitch’s front page.

“Twitch themselves even donated $5,000. I was on a high for the next week.”

Streaming on Twitch and TikTok weekly, she’s focused on helping build the Twitch Adelaide community.

Dalestair @dalestair

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Genre: Variety

SA streamer Dalestair. Picture: Supplied
SA streamer Dalestair. Picture: Supplied

As the “internet’s fairy goth parent” Dalestair (they/them) is a variety streamer with a passion for gaming and “spooky cute” content.

Before the pandemic, Dalestair, 31, worked as a professional mermaid named Mermaid Salacia doing conservation and education work.

But when Covid hit in 2020, they pivoted to streaming as a way to continue inspiring people.

“It started as a way to keep myself occupied and social during lockdown but I realised I could use the platform for good,” they said.

Dalestair streams twice a week on Twitch, with content ranging from indie games at home to IRL (in real life) adventures.

They’ve streamed from local events like AVCon and The Royal Adelaide Show, and even turned Earth Day into content by collecting rubbish along the River Torrens.

“I like being able to share the wonderful things happening in the world with people who might not be able to get out there and see it for themselves.”

Over the past year, Dalestair and their community have raised $4249 across four charity campaigns for mental health, cancer research, and children’s hospital outreach.

Currently completing a Bachelor of Media while working full-time, they dream of guesting on their favourite podcast, Bigfoot Collectors Club.

TheFascinatingFangirl @thefascinatingfangirl

Followers: 1.2k

Genre: “Cozy Chaos”

SA streamer TheFascinatingFangirl. Picture: Supplied
SA streamer TheFascinatingFangirl. Picture: Supplied

When Shaina hits ‘Go Live’ as TheFascinatingFangirl, she doesn’t just play Just Dance – she performs like it’s the Super Bowl.

The 27-year-old has been playing Just Dance “religiously” since 2011 and knows every routine by heart, radiating pure joy that viewers can’t help but smile along with.

Starting her streaming journey in December 2023, she wanted to create a safe space for fellow fangirls and anyone needing a break from life’s stresses.

“I wanted to provide like-minded people somewhere they can hang out, have a laugh and make a friend,” she said.

Streaming multiple nights each week on Twitch, her content ranges from high-energy dance sessions to relaxing activities like PowerWash Simulator and Bob Ross painting tutorials.

Her biggest achievement came through her first charity campaign with Superhero Streamers earlier this year, where she and her community raised $2,669.69 for Game On Cancer.

“Stickers on the face, spoonfuls of hot sauce, dancing in a shark costume were just some of the incentives that helped,” she said.

The highlight was a gruelling 25-hour non-stop stream from Saturday 8pm to Sunday 9pm.

“Seeing all my community in chat as the countdown hit zero felt like crossing a finishing line.”

JannahYall @jannahyall

Followers: 3k

Genre: “Cozy Chaos”

SA streamer JannahYall. Picture: Visual Flavour @visual_flavourmedia
SA streamer JannahYall. Picture: Visual Flavour @visual_flavourmedia

When COVID-19 shut down live music venues, Jannah pivoted from organising gigs to interviewing musicians each Friday night on YouTube before moving to Twitch.

Five years later, she’s carved out a unique streaming niche as JannahYall, blending her music industry background with gaming content.

“I played video games all the time so I thought I should stream it and connect with people,” she said.

Her signature “Wii Wednesday” streams feature childhood games, while community Fortnite sessions focus on fun over winning – though winning is a bonus.

“It’s important to connect with (the) community and have a safe space for everyone to get involved,” she said.

Streaming highlights include singing with the Twitch CEO at PAX and being featured at conventions like AVCon.

Currently working on new music while planning to revive her interview series as a podcast, Jannah’s advice to aspiring streamers is simple: forget the high tech gear and “just go for it.”

“I used to film my TV to stream Animal Crossing because I didn’t want to spend hundreds on a capture card! The colours were a bit off but I think it gave my streams more character.”

Sjam @sjam

Followers: 3.5k

Genre: Gaming

SA streamer Sjam. Picture: Supplied
SA streamer Sjam. Picture: Supplied

SA-based streamer Luke, 28, brings dry humour and witty banter to Twitch as Sjam (pronounced Sham) serving up “scuffed gameplay” with laid-back yet high-octane energy.

The UK-born journalist started streaming consistently in 2023 after a brief fling in 2016, as a way for his friends to rewatch their gaming highlights.

“It turned out that other people online also enjoyed engaging in the friendly banter we have together, and things just kind-of grew from there,” he said.

Streaming five nights weekly, he focuses on competitive FPS and strategy titles like Counter-Strike and Left 4 Dead, with recent Warframe addiction taking over his channel.

“I always want to be having fun when I stream, and if I’m not enjoying a game, I won’t stream it,” he said.

He has started to branch out from gaming content, occasionally hosting golf streams broadcast live from the course.

Highlights so far include becoming a Twitch Partner, raising money for charity, flying in a stunt plane, and helping grow e-sports in SA at grassroots level.

For new streamers, his advice is to give it a crack and not focus on the numbers too much.

TheNetherNoose @thenethernoose

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Genre: Variety

SA streamer Nether Noose. Picture: Supplied
SA streamer Nether Noose. Picture: Supplied

Adelaide-based artist Brandon Summers streams under the name TheNetherNoose, blending his passion for horror cinema with “obsolete” vintage media obsessions.

He has turned his kooky interests into a creative outlet that celebrates the macabre and the forgotten corners of entertainment history.

He began streaming after moving to Adelaide from Sydney five years ago and streams around three times weekly.

“I stream myself just chatting, I make my art live on stream — I paint colourful monsters. I’m also known to play indie games,” he said.

“I absolutely adore the interactive element of streaming! It makes me so happy to find common ground with strangers and provide them with entertainment.”

The horror enthusiast also produces content for his YouTube channel CursedViewing, exploring the darker side of film.

His creative output spans multiple platforms, from art creations and vlogs on Instagram to deep dives into obsolete vintage media lost to time.

As a creator, he said it was important to make content outside of live streaming and take breaks when possible.

“You have to be someone in the online space to keep streaming interesting,” he said.

“Give yourself time in between to clip your streams, upload them online, and make posts elsewhere.

“Build yourself up as much as you can and make content that is evergreen.”

tinylittleboots @tinylittleboots

Followers: 2.9k

Genre: Gaming

SA streamer tinylittleboots. Picture: Supplied
SA streamer tinylittleboots. Picture: Supplied

It took “a lot of convincing” from friends to get Mel to start streaming, but two and a half years later, she’s built something special – tinylittleboots on Twitch.

Better known as “Boots” to her community, the survival gaming enthusiast primarily streams DayZ most nights from 7pm.

“I love the community that I have built and the friends I have made that I otherwise would not have if I didn’t stream,” she said.

“I love that not only do I get to have a laugh daily, but I get to make other people laugh too.”

After just six months of gaming herself, she discovered that sharing her DayZ adventures resonated with viewers who appreciated her authentic, down-to-earth approach.

Her biggest achievement so far has been reaching Twitch Affiliate status, though she admits the technical side of streaming remains challenging.

“Being someone who doesn’t know an awful lot about streaming, it becomes a challenge when something goes wrong, especially when I’m live,” she said.

Her goal is simple: continue growing her “awesome Twitch community” toward eventual Twitch Partner status.

norbitts @norbitts

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Genre: Gaming

SA streamer norbitts. Picture: Supplied
SA streamer norbitts. Picture: Supplied

Forrest Norman, 30, found his post-service calling as Norbitts on Twitch, streaming Escape from Tarkov in February 2022.

“Streaming had always been something I wanted to pursue after leaving the military, but it wasn’t until a friend helped me set up that I found a way to both game and stream with them,” he said.

He mostly streams Escape from Tarkov but has begun branching out into other games over time.

His streaming schedule fluctuates between daily streams and once-weekly sessions, depending on work commitments and CFS fire deployments.

As a gamer, a big challenge has been participating in international competitions due to timezone differences.

Standout moments include being a featured creator at AVCon with Twitch Adelaide and meeting fellow ex-military Adelaide streamer Pestily, whose success has been a “huge” motivation.

“What I enjoy most about streaming is the people I’ve met along the way,” he said.

“Through Twitch Adelaide, I’ve built wonderful connections, helped charities like ‘Game on Cancer’ and even get to catch up with others at PAX.”

AngelNaomi @angelnaomiyay

Followers: 16.5k

Genre: Gaming

SA streamer AngelNaomi. Picture: Supplied
SA streamer AngelNaomi. Picture: Supplied

In 2021, AngelNaomi’s university friends opened her eyes to a world she’d never known existed: Twitch streaming

“We helped each other out in those early days by keeping each other’s chats active, watching each other’s streams, and hyping each other up,” the 25-year-old said.

“While only a couple of them still stream regularly, that sense of community and support was what really got me off the ground.”

Since then, she’s built a thriving community around inclusive gaming, streaming multiplayer Minecraft four days weekly where viewers can join her Java/Bedrock server.

She also streams other “cozy community-driven games” like Among Us, Peak, Gartic Phone and Jack Box.

“I love creating content that includes people rather than leaving them on the sidelines – it’s important to me that my viewers feel involved and like they’re part of something.”

Balancing streaming with her 9-to-5 engineering job, it can be hard switching into streamer-mode but it’s “always rewarding once (she’s) live.”

But streaming involves “so much more” than just sharing your screen, including constant audience engagement, brand building, and content creation across multiple platforms.

Her goal is to reach Twitch Partner and become a full-time content creator.

ScaryDropbear @ScaryDropbear

Followers: 11.3k

Genre: Gaming

SA streamer ScaryDropbear. Picture: Supplied
SA streamer ScaryDropbear. Picture: Supplied

Former sports coach Damon aka ScaryDropbear left the sports world behind after discovering the weird and wonderful world of streaming back in 2018.

The 32-year-old Twitch streamer and mental health advocate has been partnered on the platform for four years, streaming “variety gaming content in a uniquely dumb way.”

From playing one-handed while doing a shoey to playing horror games while attached to an electric TENS machine, there’s rarely a dull moment.

“The focus is always on having a laugh and interacting with the community, and so the gameplay is more silly, enjoyable things rather than competitive seriousness,” he said.

“When someone comments that their dad had passed away that week and the stream was the first time they had laughed since, that’s something that’s special to me.”

He’s been involved in many charity events and was one of two Aussies invited to cast the 2022 Light In The Fog event which raised millions of dollars for American streamer PuppersTV, who has terminal ALS.

“I’m also constantly astounded to celebrate community achievements such as having people resubscribe for 85 months,” he said.

“To me that’s way more mind-blowing than world records in games or standard metrics, and highlighting the community and people will always be more important than highlight x number on x platform to me.”

DocDangar @DocDangar

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Genre: Gaming

SA streamer DocDangar. Picture: Supplied
SA streamer DocDangar. Picture: Supplied

Twitch streamer and YouTuber DocDangar is a variety gamer, playing everything from indie horror games like the Chilla’s Art series and FPS games like Borderlands.

The 20-something year old from Adelaide started creating content during the pandemic and has been streaming regularly over the past month.

“I just love entertaining, and giving people a place to go and content to consume and enjoy,” he said.

“I really like the idea of someone not having such a great day but (feeling better after) seeing that I’ve uploaded or that my stream is live.

“That’s something that I know I feel when I see that my favourite creators have uploaded something or are streaming, so if I can inspire that feeling in someone else with my own content then that’s all I need.”

He credits his partner and fellow streamer Amber (@PaladinAmber) for keeping him motivated.

“Meeting my partner, Amber, was probably the biggest light bulb moment that it’s something I’m genuinely passionate about, and her support and push has definitely motivated me as well.”

While being a content creator is challenging at times, he’s optimistic about his future.

“It’s still relatively quiet for me but with consistency and dedication (my account has) been growing,” he said.

“I’m so excited to see where the journey takes me over the next 6 months, year, and beyond.”

StakkyGaming @StakkyGaming

Followers: 8.4k

Genre: Gaming

SA streamer StakkyGaming. Picture: Supplied
SA streamer StakkyGaming. Picture: Supplied

After streaming her gameplays on Twitch for four years, StakkyGaming unlocked one of her biggest achievement to date when she was made a Twitch Partner in March.

“Once you reach Twitch Partner, you have the opportunity to apply for an eight hour segment feature on the front page,” she said.

“I got accepted for this, and achieved a 2.5K average viewership in that time.”

Stakky, whose real name is Stacey, is also partnered on Kick, another streaming platform, and goes live on TikTok from time-to-time.

“I stream mainly FPS, my main game being Call Of Duty, where we have recently been dabbling much more into competitive play,” she said.

“Resurgence and Ranked play has been my go-to for a while now. We also play some scary games on the side to wind down!”

She’s also done contra-gifting collabs with LogitechG, but her biggest achievement has been building a strong community.

“When you build a community, it doesn’t matter what you play, or if you’re having an off day, they are there to support you and hang out with you,” she said.

“Its crazy to think how many people come back day in, day out just to spend their time with you.”

But its also about the community you build offline too said the gamer who is gearing up to attend her third Twitchcon next month.

chrolax @chrolax

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Genre: Gaming

SA streamer Chrolax. Picture: Supplied
SA streamer Chrolax. Picture: Supplied

Longtime Twitch viewer turned streamer Christina began streaming four months ago as Chrolax and is so happy she did.

“Over time, friends from my online community encouraged me to give it a try — they thought I’d be a natural at it,” the IT specialist said.

“Their support gave me the push I needed to start.”

The 30-year-old mostly streams multiplayer games like Mario Kart and Jackbox as “they’re a great way to bring people together.”

“I love creating a space where viewers can connect, make new friends, and even jump into games with me and others in the community,” she said.

“One of my regular events is Fall Guys Fridays, and beyond that, I try to go live a couple more times throughout the week, depending on my work/home life schedule.”

Her Discord server is an extension of this, acting as a space where people including her can “feel a sense of belonging.”

“It’s been amazing to see people connecting, playing games together, staying in touch, and building real friendships,” she said.

Her advice to other new creators is to not sweat the small stuff.

“The internet can sometimes be a negative place, and unfortunately, hate does show up,” she said.

“The key is to block out that noise and focus on the fun. If you’re enjoying yourself and being authentic, the right community will find you.”

Nicktacula @nicktacula

Followers: 15.7k

Genre: Cozy Gaming

SA streamer Nicktacula. Picture: Supplied
SA streamer Nicktacula. Picture: Supplied

It’s been almost a decade since Nicktacula started creating gaming and tech content, inspired by the likes of YouTubers Markiplier and Jacksepticeye.

However it wasn’t until he met his now close friend Lucas that streaming ever crossed his mind.

“Our mutual friend messaged me asking if I would check out Lucas’ stream as he just started,” he said.

“That was the moment where I properly discovered Twitch and sent me down the path I’m on.”

Since starting out in 2016, he’s expanded “so much further” than just streaming, including starting his YouTube channel, Techtacula.

While fun, streaming “takes so much energy” and can lead to burnout, he said.

“You need to be ‘on’ and responsive and there is also that pressure to be entertaining.

“Streams on average for most creators span anywhere from 3-6 hours, with the more dedicated streamers or those who stream full time, often doing 8-10 hours.

“It takes so much out of you and burning out is a very real and commonly occurring thing.”

As a creator, his success extends far beyond Twitch, earning sponsored trips to major tech expos including Computex in Taiwan and Gamescom in Germany through partnerships with MSI and Xbox.

“I never would have imagined my life would turn out this way but I am truly blessed to be where I am today and that true dedication and hard work really does pay off,” he said.

Most proudly, he has raised more than $20,000 for charities including Game on Cancer.

JTMagicman @JTMagicman

Followers: 7.1k

Genre: Gaming

SA streamer JTMagicman. Picture: Supplied
SA streamer JTMagicman. Picture: Supplied

JTMagicman is a speedrunner best known for his Pokemon runs.

The streamer has been sharing his gameplays on Twitch for over a decade and built a strong community of more than 7,100 followers.

He goes live at least once a week, streaming speedruns and gaming challenges.

“I still ask myself why but I just love Pokemon speedruns, the RNG and how every run can be different to the last,” he said.

“That unpredictability keeps things exciting for me and entertaining for viewers.

“I also love those clutch in-game moments where chat goes wild — those shared reactions make the grind worth it.”

He said that growth takes time and consistency and hopes to “keep growing a strong, positive community and make streaming a bigger part of my life.”

“I’d love to eventually reach partner status, collaborate with more creators, and build something that lasts beyond just playing games,” he said.

“I love the community side of streaming — connecting with people from all over the world who share the same passion for gaming.

“It feels great to create a space where people can hang out, have fun, and share in the highs and lows of the games I play.”


FitForPurpose @FitForPurpose

Followers: 9.8k

Genre: Fitness, Tech

SA streamer FitForPurpose. Picture: Supplied
SA streamer FitForPurpose. Picture: Supplied

After losing 50kg and becoming an Australian Ninja Warrior contestant, Jeff Malone decided to tackle fitness misinformation on Twitch as FitForPurpose.

The qualified personal trainer started streaming with his partner in 2017, reaching Twitch Affiliate within a week and Partner status within three months.

“I wanted to break the stereotype of the ‘lazy, unfit, basement dweller’. I wanted to help people to start and progress through their own fitness journeys,” he said.

“I have been known to dabble in some gaming streams too, usually something in the horror genre where chat can try to jumpscare me and raise the number in my on-screen heart rate monitor.”

Streaming from his studio gym, Jeff combines qualified health advice with entertainment using smoke machines, laser lights, and chat-triggered burpee punishments to keep viewers engaged.

“Let’s face it, gyms can be scary. There’s nothing more satisfying as a fitness streamer to meet new people and have them return to stream to tell me about their latest PB, or their body fat loss, or their next set of goals they are working towards,” he said.

His biggest highlight was a sponsored David Goggins campaign where he completed a gruelling Navy SEAL workout in 40°C heat while commentating the audiobook, earning him AiMCO Awards finalist status in 2023.

Having left his 9-5 in 2022, streaming has helped him grow his personal training business with many of his clients starting out as viewers.

He plans to do more IRL streams and has begun testing a streaming rig to take on outdoor fitness adventures.

iamfallfromgrace @iamfallfromgrace

Followers: 85.7k

Genre: Gaming

SA streamer iamfallfromgrace. Picture: Instagram @iamfallfromgrace
SA streamer iamfallfromgrace. Picture: Instagram @iamfallfromgrace

Full-time creator and educator Grace, 33, (@iamfallfromgrace) has been creating gaming and tech content online for a decade.

She started out on YouTube in 2012 and has been streaming her gameplays on Twitch since April 2015.

The Red Bull branded variety streamer has built a strong community on Twitch where she has almost 100,000 followers who tune in to watch her play.

“My focus on Twitch is to create a safe, positive place where people from all backgrounds can come, hang out and share the passion for video games,” her Twitch bio reads.

When it comes to streaming, she often plays FPS, Soulsborne RPGs, indie, and horror games.

She recently celebrated her 13th YouTube anniversary, commemorating the milestone with a post on X.

“13 years ago, I started a YouTube channel with the dream of making it my career,” she wrote.

“20 year old Grace wouldn’t believe me if I told her all the amazing things we’ve done since that day.”

As an educator, she is passionate about helping other content creators succeed often sharing her own tips, tricks and insight.

TrashQuinn @TrashQuinn

Followers: 2.4k

Genre: Gaming

SA streamer TrashQuinn. Picture: @nicktacula
SA streamer TrashQuinn. Picture: @nicktacula

Cass (@trashquinnn) is a content creator, cosplayer and streamer from Adelaide.

With almost 2,500 Twitch followers, Cass streams every Tuesday and Friday night with the occasional surprise stream every so often.

As a variety streamer, she hosts gaming and just chatting streams which last anywhere between one to six hours.

Recently, she has been streaming her BORDERLANDS 4 and Alice: Madness Returns gameplay.

This year, she was a host at AVCon where she hosted the Mario Party Jamboree on the Video Games Stage.

“This was my first time hosting and I had the absolute best time,” she wrote on Instagram.

“It was so special getting to be on that side of things, and I learned so much.

“I also got to stream with @twitch.adelaide for @gameon_cancer and together we raised over $14K for cancer research.”

On Instagram, she posts her stream highlights along with her cosplays, make up looks and life as a content creator.

In October, she’ll be heading to PAX Aus as a featured creator.

Fred Mackay @Fred_Mackay

Followers: 3.5k

Genre: Variety

SA streamer Fred Macaky. Picture: Fred Mackay
SA streamer Fred Macaky. Picture: Fred Mackay

Fred Mackay, who hails from Adelaide, is a variety streamer, IT consultant and creative producer with 3,500 Twitch followers.

A serial tinkerer with a passion for creating conversations about tech and games, he enjoys streaming a variety of games and discussing streaming software.

“My goal is to help people through breaking down large concepts and delivering them bite-sized information they can use to empower themselves long term, ultimately helping them feel more comfortable in an increasingly tech-integrated world,” he wrote on his website.

He streams every Monday and likes to create everything in the stream himself from emotes, animations to sounds.

Originally published as Behind the screens: Meet the South Aussies taking over Twitch one stream at a time

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