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People Outdoors have an outstanding opportunity for motivated Disability Support Workers to combine their passion for working with people living with disability with their love for the outdoors and adventure activities. To see what opportunities are currently available please refer to the list below;

Roles in Victoria

There is currently a waiting list for causal support worker roles based out of Melbourne. If you'd like to join the waiting list, please contact us.

Roles in New South Wales

People Outdoors - Camp Leader Ad Image 2.pngCamp Leader - Disability Support Worker

The Australian Camps Association (ACA) is seeking to fill multiple vacant positions of Camp Leader -  Disability Support Worker for the People Outdoors (PO) team.

ACA, the national peak body for camps and associated providers, believes that participating in supported outdoor experiences through camps and adventure activities leads to happier and healthier lives. Our vision is to facilitate ‘more people outdoors more often'.  We provide information, resources, services and training to well over 200 members across Australia.

People Outdoors programs are hallmarked by a high level of communication with parents/guardians and campers, including a personal pre-camp (intake) meeting and post program evaluation. Our programs only operate at Australian Camps Association member campsites that are accredited with the QTF program. People Outdoors programs are outcomes focused and are all about fun, personal development, social connection and enjoying the great outdoors.

The role is Casual, and is based at member campsites in New South Wales. Programs will commence in March, 2024. Travel and out of hours work (e.g. weekends) will be required.

Applications and all enquiries are to be sent via email to Gosia Barcikowska gosia@auscamps.asn.au.

The position description can be found here.

 

Disability Support Worker Ad Image (NSW)Disability Support Worker

The Australian Camps Association (ACA) is seeking to fill multiple vacant positions of Camp Leader -  Disability Support Worker for the People Outdoors (PO) team.

ACA, the national peak body for camps and associated providers, believes that participating in supported outdoor experiences through camps and adventure activities leads to happier and healthier lives. Our vision is to facilitate ‘more people outdoors more often'.  We provide information, resources, services and training to well over 200 members across Australia.

People Outdoors programs are hallmarked by a high level of communication with parents/guardians and campers, including a personal pre-camp (intake) meeting and post program evaluation. Our programs only operate at Australian Camps Association member campsites that are accredited with the QTF program. People Outdoors programs are outcomes focused and are all about fun, personal development, social connection and enjoying the great outdoors.

The role is Casual, and is based at member campsites in New South Wales. Programs will commence in March, 2024. Travel and out of hours work (e.g. weekends) will be required.

Applications and all enquiries are to be sent via email to Gosia Barcikowska gosia@auscamps.asn.au.

The position description can be found here.

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Roles in Queensland

People Outdoors - Camp Leader Ad Image QLD.pngCamp Leader - Disability Support Worker

The Australian Camps Association (ACA) is seeking to fill multiple vacant positions of Camp Leader -  Disability Support Worker for the People Outdoors (PO) team.

ACA, the national peak body for camps and associated providers, believes that participating in supported outdoor experiences through camps and adventure activities leads to happier and healthier lives. Our vision is to facilitate ‘more people outdoors more often'.  We provide information, resources, services and training to well over 200 members across Australia.

People Outdoors programs are hallmarked by a high level of communication with parents/guardians and campers, including a personal pre-camp (intake) meeting and post program evaluation. Our programs only operate at Australian Camps Association member campsites that are accredited with the QTF program. People Outdoors programs are outcomes focused and are all about fun, personal development, social connection and enjoying the great outdoors.

The role is Casual, and is based at member campsites in Queensland. Programs will commence in March, 2024. Travel and out of hours work (e.g. weekends) will be required.

Applications and all enquiries are to be sent via email to Gosia Barcikowska gosia@auscamps.asn.au.

The position description can be found here.

 

Disability Support Workers (QLD).pngDisability Support Worker

The Australian Camps Association (ACA) is seeking to fill multiple vacant positions of Disability Support Worker for the People Outdoors (PO) team.

ACA, the national peak body for camps and associated providers, believes that participating in supported outdoor experiences through camps and adventure activities leads to happier and healthier lives. Our vision is to facilitate ‘more people outdoors more often'.  We provide information, resources, services and training to well over 200 members across Australia.

People Outdoors programs are hallmarked by a high level of communication with parents/guardians and campers, including a personal pre-camp (intake) meeting and post program evaluation. Our programs only operate at Australian Camps Association member campsites that are accredited with the QTF program. People Outdoors programs are outcomes focused and are all about fun, personal development, social connection and enjoying the great outdoors.

The role is Casual, and is based at member campsites in Queensland. Programs will commence in March, 2024. Travel and out of hours work (e.g. weekends) will be required.

Applications and all enquiries are to be sent via email to Gosia Barcikowska gosia@auscamps.asn.au.

The position description can be found here.

 
 
 
 


Support the work of People Outdoors in providing outdoor experiences for people with disabilities.

 

"My advice would be that if you love making others happy, helping out campers and their families, adventure activities and sometimes a challenge, then get in there and join us! We would love to have you - you never know the difference you can make and what you can achieve. I guarantee you will love it." - Rachel, Program Leader

 

 
 
Latest News

Expansion to NSW and QLD

The Australian Camps Association's People Outdoors program has been providing camps for children, teens and adults living with disability for over 30 years! We're thrilled to be bringing this program to Queensland and New South Wales in 2024.

 
 
Upcoming Programs
 
 
VIC: Kids & Teens April - 4 Day Camp
Grantville Lodge
Kids & Teens (6-17yrs)
02-04-2024 - 05-04-2024
holiday

Join us at Grantville Lodge for this four day camp (3 nights) during the school holidays.

This camp is for Kids & Teens (6-17yrs) living with disability. Please note this camp will depart from our Melbourne departure point in Thornbury.

Some of the activities you might participate in are high ropes, archery, flying fox and more!

New to People Outdoors camps? Please complete the referral form so we can begin the intake process (note: completion of the intake process is required prior to attending any camp).

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VIC: Adults 4-day Camp | April
CYC The Island
Adults (18yrs+)
09-04-2024 - 12-04-2024
holiday

Join us at CYC The Island for this four day camp (3 nights) during the school holidays.

This camp is for Adults (18yrs+) living with disability. Please note this camp will depart from our Melbourne departure point in Thornbury.

Some of the activities you might participate in are beach games, archery, low ropes and more!

New to People Outdoors camps? Please complete the referral form so we can begin the intake process (note: completion of the intake process is required prior to attending any camp).

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VIC: Adults Weekend Camp
Lake Dewar Discovery Camp
Adults (18yrs+)
17-05-2024 - 19-05-2024
weekend

Join us at Lake Dewar Discovery Camp for this Weekend Camp (2 nights).

This camp is for Adults (18yrs+) living with disability. Please note this camp will depart from our Melbourne departure point in Thornbury.

Some of the activities you might participate in are canoeing, archery, low ropes and more!

New to People Outdoors camps? Please complete the referral form so we can begin the intake process (note: completion of the intake process is required prior to attending any camp).

ENQUIRE (New Camper) ENQUIRE (Returning Camper)