Equipment Hire

Hire Our Hippocampe (Beach/Off Road Wheelchair)

Img: Man in hippocampe with support worker helping People Outdoors are delighted to be able to offer our Hippocampe (Beach/Off Road Wheelchair) for hire.

“Designed by people with a disability, for people living with disability, the Hippocampe enables anyone- of any age- to enjoy outdoor activities to their full ability”

Wheel Chairs Dimensions

Opened: 70cm wide and 125 cm tall.
Folded up: 118cm long and 37cm tall.
It is transported in a carry bag.

If you wish to hire the Hippocampe, please fill out and return the following documents via email to [email protected];

Hippocampe – Booking Form and Hire Conditions

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Join us at YMCA Lady Northcote Recreation Camp for this Weekend Camp (2 nights). This camp is for kids and teens living with disability, aged 6-17yrs.
Meet our Team: Simon

Simon is the Accessibility Manager with People Outdoors based in Ballarat. He has been with the Australian Camps Association and People Outdoors since February 2020 and we're grateful to have him as part of the team.
Meet our Team: Melissa

I’m Mel and I am the Manager at People Outdoors, the branch of the ACA providing camps for people living with disability. I began working for People Outdoors in 2017 as a placement student studying a Bachelor of Youth Work...

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People Outdoors have an outstanding opportunity for motivated Disability Support Workers to combine their passion for working with people with a disability with their love for the outdoors and adventure activities.
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About Us - Mission and Vision

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

People Outdoors utilises the services of many dedicated Volunteers and staff to ensure that our programs maintain a high standard. Recruitment of Volunteers is a constant and ongoing process. As the number of different programs that we offer increase, so does our need for more Volunteers!
Our Program Brochure

People Outdoors run numerous programs throughout the state, varying from day activities through to five-day camps.
What is the cost of the camps and what does it include?
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Case Study: Julian's Story

At 30 years of age, my son Julian is a proof of the positive impact outdoor recreation can have on those living with a disability.
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