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Ballarat Inclusion Project

People Outdoors have been very successful in servicing metropolitan Melbourne for over 30 years, with the assistance of seed funding from the Victorian State Government, People Outdoors is offering our services to people with disabilities from Regional Western Victoria.

Based in Ballarat, Accessibility Manager, Simon Milligan has over 20 years’ experience in developing, designing and delivering outdoor experiences for people of all ages and capacities. Simon is an Outdoor Educator and Ballarat resident with a passion for assisting all people to get into the outdoors. As with all People Outdoors programs you do not have to be on the NDIS to attend camp. We are about removing barriers, achieving personal goals and having loads of fun!

Simon has been busy planning and preparing for the first Ballarat based camps, scheduled for September 2020. He has been talking with advocacy groups, local councils, venues and staff and generally spreading the People Outdoors message. Look out for our program dates and check out our website for more details.

Every adventure begins with the first step - contact Simon by phone on 0455 514 879 or at simon@auscamps.asn.au. Get in early so we can make sure we have everything ready to go when our first camps roll out. We look forward to seeing you on camp in the near future.

 
 
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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...

 
 
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VIC: Four Day Forest Edge Break
CYC Forest Edge
Kids & Teens (6-17yrs)
13-01-2026 - 16-01-2026
holiday

Get ready for four-days full of fun, friendship, and fresh air at CYC Forest Edge

This three-night camp is specially designed for Kids & Teens (6-17yrs) living with disability.

- Try mountain boarding
- Test your aim with archery
- Take on the high ropes course — and more!

Departs from Thornbury, Melbourne
New to People Outdoors? Complete our referral form to begin the intake process (required before attending camp).

Contact our team today to book - 03 9863 6824.

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VIC: 4 Days of Fun & Adventure – Join Our 3-Night Camp!
YMCA Lady Northcote Discovery Camp
Adults (18yrs+)
19-01-2026 - 22-01-2026
holiday

Looking for a longer break? Our four-day, three-night camp is the ultimate outdoor experience for adults (18+) living with disability.

Enjoy extended time to:
- Explore nature
- Take part in exciting activities like archery and hut building
- Connect through initiative games and social time

Departs from Thornbury, Melbourne

New to People Outdoors? Complete our referral form and intake process to join the adventure.

More time, more fun, more memories — book now! 03 9863 6824

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NSW: Adults Weekend Camp Februrary 2026
YMCA Camp Yarramundi
Adults (18yrs+)
06-02-2026 - 08-02-2026
weekend

Join us at YMCA Camp Yarramundi for this weekend camp (2 nights).

This camp is for Adult NDIS Participants aged 18yrs+ 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 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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