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News - Office Update
Update from the People Outdoors Head Office: May 2023
At People Outdoors, we’re proud of the wonderful team off staff we have both in the office and on our programs in both Melbourne and Ballarat. These individuals work hard to ensure our camps run smoothly and most importantly, our campers are well supported whilst at camp.
Over the past couple of months there have been a few developments we’d like to share with you:
It is with great regret that we inform you that after 5 years with the Australian Camps Association (ACA) in the People Outdoors Team, Melissa Puccio tendered her resignation.
Melissa had been studying Human Resources and she was been successful in obtaining a position in this field. Melissa has been a valuable contributor the People Outdoors team and she will be sadly missed by everyone at the Australian Camps Association. We all wish Mel every success in her new role.
Athena Warren, our People Outdoors Camp Coordinator, has returned to her previous teaching role and we thank her for her contribution to People Outdoors over her time at the office and we wish her the very best with her future endeavours.
With this change, we’re pleased to announce the following staff appointments for the People Outdoors Team.
Sandra Murphy has been appointed to the People Outdoors Manager position replacing Melissa Puccio who finished up with ACA late March. As part of her role, Sandra is looking after the Great Getaway programs - camps for over 55s.
This appointment took effect in late March 2023 and we congratulate Sandra on her new appointment.
These changes created a vacancy in the People Outdoors Assistant Camp Coordinator role and we’re pleased to announce the appointment of Nidheesh Sinha to the role. Nidheesh joined the team mid-April 2023 and he is enjoying working with the team to provide People Outdoors programs for our campers. You can find out more about Nidheesh here.
Earlier this year we also welcomed a new CEO, Peter McDougall - find out more here.
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...
Join us at Anglesea Discovery Camp for this weekend camp (2 nights). We'll enjoy a weekend on the Great Ocean Road participating in a range of activities at camp.
This camp is for Adults (18yrs+) living with disability. Please note this camp will depart from our Melbourne departure point in Thornbury.
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).
ENQUIRE (New Camper) ENQUIRE (Returning Camper)Join us at Sunshine Coast Recreation Camp, Currimundi for this weekend camp (2 nights).
This camp is for Adults (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 beach games, archery, low ropes 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).
ENQUIRE (New Camper) ENQUIRE (Returning Camper)Join us at Log Cabin Camp for this weekend camp (2 nights).
This camp is for Adults (18yrs+) living with disability. Please note this camp will depart from our Melbourne departure point in Thornbury.
Some of the activities you might participate in are canoeing, archery, initiative games 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).
ENQUIRE (New Camper) ENQUIRE (Returning Camper)