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People Outdoors Extends Services to the Ballarat Region
People Outdoors, a branch of the Australian Camps Association (ACA), now has a presence in regional Victoria, thanks to seed funding from the Victorian government's Department for Jobs, Precincts and Regions.
This new base in Ballarat will help us provide supported outdoor experiences (camps) for people with a disability and will use fully accredited local ACA Member Camps. A warm welcome to our Ballarat Accessibility Manager, Simon Milligan, who started work in late February.
People Outdoors is a trusted, expert service provider with three decades of experience. Our camps provide participants with social interactions, new friendships and capacity building opportunities. We see confidence and independence skills of our participants grow through led activities in the outdoors.
Our camps are not just for kids! Starting at age six, we provide camps for children, teens and adults with physical and intellectual disabilities. All participants are supported by professional and skilled staff whilst on any of our overnight, weekend or school holiday programs.
If you are in the Ballarat region and would enjoy (or know someone who would enjoy) an outdoor experience that is a break from the ‘norm’, please contact Simon via email at simon@auscamps.asn.au.
View our upcoming programs here.
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.
Join us at YMCA Camp Wyuna for this Weekend Camp (2 nights).
This camp is for Adults aged 18yrs+ living with disability. This camp will depart from our Melbourne location.
With heaps of activities on site, plus many off site activities nearby, you will never be bored at YMCA Camp Wyuna.
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)Come and join us at Camp Kookaburra (Corop, near Echuca) to to learn more about People Outdoors, try some new activities at camp and enjoy a BBQ Lunch. This is a single day event.
When: Saturday 3rd September from 9am - 2pm.
Where: Camp Kookaburra, Corop
Bookings are are essential. Email simon@auscamps.asn.au
Transport for this program is not included - participants will need to make their own way to/from camp.
Join us at YMCA Lake Dewar 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.
With heaps of activities on site, plus many off site activities nearby, you will never be bored at YMCA Anglesea.
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)