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People Outdoors Welcomes New CEO

People Outdoors is a branch of the Australian Camps Association.

The Australian Camps Association (ACA) Board are pleased to announce that after an extensive and thorough search, that Peter McDougall has commenced his role as CEO.

Peter has just completed nine years as CEO of the Northern Football Netball League (NFNL). Prior to working at the NFNL, Peter worked at AFL Victoria for 12 years as the Community Football Manager where he worked closely with all football leagues and clubs across the state. During this time, he was instrumental in providing support to all stakeholders, as well as improving the governance and management of many metro football leagues to make them a strong professional organisation. Peter has also worked closely with and to represent all stakeholders to federal/state/local government departments on key industry issues. Peter is very much a team focussed CEO who will work closely with all staff to help the ACA achieve its strategic goals.

In his first week at the ACA, Peter stated he is “looking forward to catching up with the many key stakeholders of ACA to get to know you and the challenges you are facing, and how we can support members”.

The ACA Board welcomes Peter to the role and looks forward to working with him to achieve our vision of ‘more people outdoors more often’.

People Outdoors, a branch of the Australian Camps Association, was established in 1989 to provide outdoor recreation for people of all ages living with disability. The Australian Camps Association is a registered NDIS service provider and accredited with the Quality Tourism Framework.

Camp programs include overnight through to four day residential camps and provide people living with disability the opportunity to experience the social and developmental benefits of adventure outdoors. All programs are staffed by trained and passionate professionals and volunteers.

 
 
 
 


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Latest News

Seeking Assistant Camp Coordinator

The Australian Camps Association (ACA) is seeking to fill the vacant position of Assistant Camp Coordinator for the People Outdoors (PO) team.

 
 
Upcoming Programs
 
 
Four Day Camp | Phillip Island
CYC The Island
Adults (18yrs+)
11-04-2023 - 14-04-2023
holiday

Join us at CYC The Island for this 4 Day Camp (3 nights).

This camp is for adults aged 18yrs+ living with disability. This camp will depart from our Melbourne location in West Coburg.

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, 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). 

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Four Day Camp | Grantville
UC Grantville Lodge
Kids & Teens (6-17yrs)
18-04-2023 - 21-04-2023
holiday

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 West Coburg.

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). 

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Kids and Teens Weekend Camp
Log Cabin Camp
Kids & Teens (6-17yrs)
28-04-2023 - 30-04-2023
weekend

Join us at Log Cabin Camp for this Weekend Camp (2 nights).

This camp is for kids and teens (6-17yrs) living with disability. This camp will depart from our Ballarat location.

With heaps of activities on site, plus many off site activities nearby, we'll have so much fun at Log Cabin Camp.

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). 

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