Camps

We proudly partner with People Outdoors to provide recreational camps for our members.

People Outdoors, a branch of the Australian Camps Association, was set up in 1989 to provide outdoor recreation for people of all ages with physical or intellectual disabilities.

The Australian Camps Association – People Outdoors is a registered NDIS service provider certified with the Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) and accredited with the Australian Tourism Accreditation Program (ATAP).

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Through this partnership, our members can access:

  • day activities
  • weekend camps
  • school holiday camps
  • adventure programs.

These camps are for kids, teenagers and adults with disability.

This includes:

  • physical disability
  • intellectual disability
  • behavioural disability
  • acquired brain injury.

Take a look at some of the activities you can experience:

Whichever program you choose, you might experience:

  • canoeing
  • a flying fox
  • a giant swing
  • ropes courses
  • swimming
  • bush walking
  • archery
  • yabbying
  • arts and crafts
  • discos
  • movie nights
  • cooking
  • visiting local attractions, festivals and markets.

Taking part

In 2019, People Outdoors will run combined camps for people who are funded by either the DHHS or NDIS.

To make a booking all you need to do is follow these simple steps:
• Pick a camp/s you would like to go on.
• Call or email People Outdoors to make a booking.
• They will give you a quote based on what funding you currently have (NDIS or DHHS).
• If you are NDIS funded, they will send you a service agreement and confirmation of your place on the camp.
• If you are DHHS funded, they will send you a confirmation one month before the date of the camp.

Some important things to remember:
• If you are DHHS funded, you will be supported on camp by a volunteer on a 1:1 ratio.
• If you are NDIS funded, you will be supported on camp by a disability support worker based on the ratio you require (1:1, 1:2 or 1:3).

Costs

Each camp or activity includes:

Support costs – this pays for a staff member to help you. (This is covered by your NDIS package if you have one).

Activity costs – this covers your accommodation, meals, activities and transport. You need to pay these costs yourself.

Please contact People Outdoors to ask about the costs for DHHS and NDIS funded camps.

Call: (03) 9863 6824

Email: peopleoutdoors@auscamps.asn.au

Support ratios explained

Types of support ratios

You need 1:3 support if you:

  • are independent in all areas of personal care including going to the toilet, having a shower and brushing your teeth
  • can eat independently and make your own drinks
  • have good communication and social skills
  • understand road rules and will stay with the group.

You need 1:2 support if you:

  • need help, or prompting, to have a shower, go to the toilet or brush your teeth
  • need help, or prompting, to pick the right clothes and get ready for the day
  • need help to eat or use cutlery
  • need help with making choices, including spending money
  • need supervision when in the community or out with the group
  • have some behaviours of concern.

You need 1:1 support if you:

  • use a manual or electric wheelchair and need help
  • need help with personal care including going to the toilet, having a shower, brushing your teeth and getting dressed
  • have special requirements during meal times and need help to eat
  • need constant supervision and help when in the community or out with the group
  • have challenging behaviours
  • have limited social skills.

If you are interested in any of the below activities or camps, please fill in our online expression of interest. A staff member from People Outdoors will then contact you.

Date

Camp or activity

Location

Age

Departure from

15-18 January

School Holiday Camp

YMCA Anglesea Recreation Camp

Combined
(6-18yrs)

Coburg

22-25 January

School Holiday Camp

YMCA Anglesea Recreation Camp

Adults
(18yrs+)

Coburg

8-10 February

Weekend Camp

YMCA Anglesea Recreation Camp

Adults
(18yrs+)

Coburg

23-24 February

Overnight Camp

YMCA Lady Northcote Recreation Camp

Children
(6-12yrs)

Coburg

1-3 March

Weekend (Surf) Camp

YMCA Camp Manyung

Children
(6-12yrs)

Coburg

16-17 March

Overnight Camp

YMCA Anglesea Recreation Camp

Adults
(18yrs+)

Coburg

9-12 April

School Holiday Camp

YMCA Anglesea Recreation Camp

Combined
(6-18yrs)

Coburg

27-28 April

Overnight Camp

YMCA Anglesea Recreation Camp

Teens
(13-18yrs)

Coburg

3-5 May

Weekend Camp

YMCA Camp Manyung

Children
(6-12yrs)

Coburg

25-26 May

Overnight Camp

YMCA Camp Manyung

Adults
(18yrs+)

Coburg

14-16 June

Weekend Camp

YMCA Lady Northcote Recreation Camp

Teens
(13-17yrs)

Coburg