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Australian Camps Association Inclusion Guide for Camps & Outdoor Activity Providers - Now Available

The 2020 Inclusion Guide and Self-Assessment Resource for Camps and Outdoor Activity Providers is Now Available.

The Guide is aimed at anyone who is keen to make their venues or services more inclusive to all groups - seniors, disability, CALD, aboriginal, women, LGBTQI, etc and provides practical advice and examples on overcoming barriers to participation. Being better able to provide excellent services for all people, no matter their circumstances, is not just the right thing to do from an ethical and philosophical standpoint, it also makes real business sense to diversify your clientele.

The Australian Camps Association makes this invaluable resource available to all, and hopes that it will be another useful step towards a more inclusive society. We want to thank Maree Feutrill for her incredible work in researching and writing the Guide and the Victorian government Department of Jobs, Precincts and Regions for their financial support in making this project happen.

You can download an e-edition of the Guide here, or contact the Australian Camps Association for a hard copy, which will be provided at a small fee.

"This Guide is a practical resource to support operators in the planning, design and development of inclusive camps and outdoor businesses.

The resource is underpinned by the concept and principals of Universal Design, assisting business operators to develop strategies that enables people from diverse backgrounds to function independently and with dignity during a camping and outdoor experience..."

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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: Adults Creswick Adventure
Log Cabin Camp
Adults (18yrs+)
24-07-2026 - 26-07-2026
weekend

Join People Outdoors for an exciting two-night weekend escape at Log Cabin Camp — the perfect mix of fun, connection, and outdoor discovery for adults (18+) living with disability.

Develop skills whilst participating in:
- Archery
- Building huts
- Team games and more

Departs from Bundoora.
 

New campers: complete our referral form to start the intake process before attending.

 

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VIC: Kids & Teens Weekend Adventure
Lady Northcote Discovery Camp
Kids & Teens (6-17yrs)
07-08-2026 - 09-08-2026
weekend

Get ready for a two-night nature escape at Lady Northcote Discovery Camp. An adventure weekend designed especially for kids & teens living with disability! Set in beautiful bushland near Bacchus Marsh, you’ll enjoy activities like archery, low ropes & challenge courses, team games, and great campfire fun.

Unplug, connect, and make new friends in the great outdoors!

Departs from Bundoora.

New to People Outdoors? Complete our referral form to begin the intake process before camp.

Spaces are limited — book your place today! 03 9863 6822

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VIC: Mornington Peninsula Weekend Adventure
Camp Manyung
Adults (18yrs+)
28-08-2026 - 30-08-2026
weekend

Join us at The Y - Camp Manyung for this weekend camp (2 nights).

This camp is for Adults living with disability. Please note this camp will depart from our Melbourne departure point in Bundoora.

Some of the activities you might participate in are tree rolling 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).

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