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Disability Support Worker Profile: Kristy Brooks

Name: Kristy Brooks

 

When did you join People Outdoors: April 2022

 

What are your favourite activities on camp: Geocaching, Archer and The Amazing Race activity

 

What is your favourite memory of camp you have made so far: Seeing campers and staff bust out their dance moves at the discos!

 

What is the best thing about being a Disability Support Worker on People Outdoors Camps: Seeing people learn new skills, make friends and have awesome experiences

 

Favourite TV show: Survivor and The Amazing Race

Favourite Food: Eggs Benedict

 

Three people you’d like to have dinner with?  

Jamie Oliver, The Dalai Lama & Hamish Blake

 

Favourite saying?

The days are long, but the years are short.

 
 
 
 
 

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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...

 
 
Upcoming Programs
 
 
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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