About Us
Meet Our Team

People Outdoors is a branch of the Australian Camps Association (ACA).

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ACA CEO                                                     People Outdoors Manager                   Assistant Camps Coordinator    

Peter McDougall                                                          Lucy Mulqueeny                                                      Olivia Digiglio      

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Project Manager

Gosia Barcikowska             

                                                                                                                    

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Jessica Hough                                                            Louise Johnston                                                        Dwight Hulme       

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ACA - Executive Assistant     

Trudi Donelly                             

Our People Outdoors programs are supported by a team of deicated Disiability Support Workers and Volunteers.

                                    

 

 
 
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Improving Wellbeing, Confidence and Connectedness One Camp at a Time!

For 35 years, the Australian Camps Association (ACA), has provided supported camps and outdoor experiences for kids, teens, and adults living with disability through its People Outdoors program...

 
 
Upcoming Programs
 
 
VIC: Coastal Adventure Weekend at Camp Manyung!
The Y - Camp Manyung
Kids & Teens (6-17yrs)
13-02-2026 - 15-02-2026
weekend

Escape to the beautiful Mornington Peninsula for a fun-filled two-night camp at Camp Manyung, Mt Eliza — specially designed for Kids & Teens (6-17yrs) living with disability.

Get ready to dive into awesome activities like:
- Archery
- Low ropes course
- Bushwalking and nature play
- Campfire chats and social games

Departure Point: Thornbury, Melbourne

New to People Outdoors? Complete our referral form to begin the intake process — this must be finalised before attending camp.

Join us for connection, confidence, and coastal fun!

ENQUIRE (New Camper) ENQUIRE (Returning Camper)
VIC: Adventure by the Sea: Weekend Camp at Anglesea Discovery Camp!
Anglesea Discovery Camp
Adults (18yrs+)
20-02-2026 - 22-02-2026
weekend

Get ready for a two-night coastal escape full of fun, connection, and fresh sea air at Anglesea Discovery Camp — created especially for adults (18+) living with disability.

Experience a weekend of exciting outdoor activities like:
- Skateboarding 
- Low ropes & challenge courses
- Bushwalks through beautiful native surroundings
- Archery
- Campfire fun and social games

Departure Point: Thornbury, Melbourne
New to People Outdoors? Be sure to complete our referral form to begin the intake process — this must be finalised before attending camp.

Join us for an unforgettable weekend of coastal adventure and community!

ENQUIRE (New Camper) ENQUIRE (Returning Camper)
QLD: Kids & Teens Camp | Gold Coast
Gold Coast Recreation Precinct, Palm Beach QLD
Kids & Teens (6-17yrs)
27-02-2026 - 01-03-2026
weekend

Join us at the Gold Coast Recreation Precinct for this weekend camp (2 nights).

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

Some of the activities you might participate in are beach games and high ropes course, archery, initiative games 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)