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People Outdoors Extends Services to the Ballarat Region

People Outdoors, a branch of the Australian Camps Association (ACA), now has a presence in regional Victoria, thanks to seed funding from the Victorian government's Department for Jobs, Precincts and Regions.

This new base in Ballarat will help us provide supported outdoor experiences (camps) for people with a disability and will use fully accredited local ACA Member Camps. A warm welcome to our Ballarat Accessibility Manager, Simon Milligan, who started work in late February.

People Outdoors is a trusted, expert service provider with three decades of experience. Our camps provide participants with social interactions, new friendships and capacity building opportunities. We see confidence and independence skills of our participants grow through led activities in the outdoors.

Our camps are not just for kids! Starting at age six, we provide camps for children, teens and adults with physical and intellectual disabilities. All participants are supported by professional and skilled staff whilst on any of our overnight, weekend or school holiday programs.

If you are in the Ballarat region and would enjoy (or know someone who would enjoy) an outdoor experience that is a break from the ‘norm’, please contact Simon via email at simon@auscamps.asn.au.

View our upcoming programs here.

 
 
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Upcoming Programs
 
 
QLD: Kids & Teens Camp | Gold Coast
Gold Coast Recreation Precinct, Palm Beach QLD
Kids & Teens (6-17yrs)
04-04-2025 - 06-04-2025
weekend

Join us at Gold Coast Recreation Camp, Palm Beach for this weekend camp (2 nights).

This camp is for Kids & Teens (6-17yrs) living with disability. Please note this campers will need to make their own way to the venue.

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 4-day Camp | Bacchus Marsh
Lady Northcote Discovery Camp
Adults (18yrs+)
07-04-2025 - 10-04-2025
holiday

Join us at YMCA Lady Northcote Discovery Camp 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 canoeing, archery, low ropes, campfire cooking 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: Kids and Teens 4-day Camp | Halls Gap
Silverband Lodge, Halls Gap
Kids & Teens (6-17yrs)
14-04-2025 - 17-04-2025
holiday

Join us at Silverband Lodge for this weekend camp (2 nights).

This camp is for Kids and 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 canoeing, archery, low ropes, campfire cooking 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)