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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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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: New Friends, New Adventures!
Log Cabin Camp
Adults (18yrs+)
27-03-2026 - 29-03-2026
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 Melbourne (Thornbury)
New campers: complete our referral form to start the intake process before attending.

Let’s make memories together!

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VIC: Mornington Peninsula Weekend | Adults Living with Disability
Camp Manyung
Adults (18yrs+)
29-05-2026 - 31-05-2026
weekend

Escape to the beautiful Mornington Peninsula for a fun-filled two-night camp at Camp Manyung, Mt Eliza — specially designed for Adults (18yrs+) living with disability.

Get ready to dive into awesome activities like:
- Archery
- Low ropes course
- Bushwalking and nature play
- Campfire chats and social games

Departure Point: Thornbury, Melbourne

New to People Outdoors? Complete our referral form to begin the intake process — this must be finalised before attending camp.

Join us for connection, confidence, and coastal fun!

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VIC: Halls Gap | Four Days | Kids & Teens
Silverband Lodge, Halls Gap
Kids & Teens (6-17yrs)
07-04-2026 - 10-04-2026
holiday

Our four-day, three-night camp at Silverband Lodge in Halls Gap is the perfect outdoor getaway for kids and teens living with disability!

This action-packed camp is all about fun, friendships, and fresh air. Campers will:

- Try awesome activities like archery and hut building
- Discover nature in the beautiful Grampians
- Join in fun group games and plenty of social time with peers

Departs from Thornbury, Melbourne

Whether it’s your first time or you're a returning camper — everyone’s welcome!
New to People Outdoors? Just complete our referral form and intake process to get started.

More time to play. More time to grow. More time to be yourself.
Spaces fill fast — book today! 03 9863 682

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