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Meet our Team: Simon
Hi my name is Simon and I am the Accessibility Manager with People Outdoors based in Ballarat. I have been with the Australian Camps Association and People Outdoors since February 2020.
I have worked in the outdoors industry for almost 20 years from kids camps and disability groups in Australia to guiding and working with remote communities in the wilds of Africa, Asia and South America.
I love the outdoors - from the simple pleasure of a walk on a beach, to exploring high places or paddling oceans in Kayaks, there's always something new and beautiful to find in nature, something to share, something wonderful to find and connections to forge.
People Outdoors Ballarat has established access to camps, staff and loads of cool programs in Ballarat and the western area for kids, teens and adults living with disability. I am responsible for establishing and growing People Outdoors in regional areas and day to day operations of the Ballarat Office.
I love the Western area which has so many accessible natural spaces and activities on offer and I am keen to share them. I am so grateful for the dedicated staff and support this office has received since we started in 2020. I have the pleasure of working with a wonderful growing team of disability support workers. We now have over 15 casual staff, and are offering 12 camps and day events this year in the western region across a variety of venues, environments and seasons.
We are excited for 2022 and despite the rocky start we have all felt ready to get outdoors and have some fun! We hope you will join us to connect, refresh and stay healthy, having new experiences and adventures. I look forward to seeing you soon.
We asked a couple of our campers (twins actually) about what they enjoy about People Outdoors camps...
Join us at UC Grantville Lodge for this Weekend Camp (2 nights).
This camp is for kids and teens aged 6-17yrs living with disability. This camp will depart from our Melbourne location in Thornbury.
Some of the activities you might participate in on this camp are - giant swing, low ropes course, canoeing and more.
New to People Outdoors? Please complete the our 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)Join us at CYC The Island for this 4 Day Camp (3 nights).
This camp is for kids and teens (6-17yrs) living with disability. This camp will depart from our Melbourne location in Thornbury.
With heaps of activities on site, plus many off site activities nearby, you will never be bored at CYC The Island.
Some of the activities you might participate in on this camp are - beach games, low ropes course, and more.
New to People Outdoors? Please complete the our 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)Join us at UC Grantville Lodge for this 4 Day Camp (3 nights).
This camp is for kids and teens aged 6-17yrs living with disability. This camp will depart from our Melbourne location in Thornbury.
Some of the activities you might participate in on this camp are - campfire, basketball, hut building and more.
New to People Outdoors? Please complete the our 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)