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Our Support Ratios Explained

At People Outdoors we offer camps for people living with disability. Our programs include overnight through to four-day camps which provide people with disabilities the opportunity to experience the social and developmental benefits of adventure outdoors.

Each program caters for different support levels (staff:camper)

How much support do you need?

1:3 Support 1:2 Support 1:1 Support
  • A person who is independent in all areas of personal care including toileting, showering and brushing teeth (may just require prompting).
  • Can eat independently, make drinks for themselves and has good communication/social skills.
  • Understands road rules, social settings and can stay with the group on outings.
  • Requires prompting or some assistance with showering, toileting and brushing teeth.
  • May require prompting to pick appropriate clothes and get ready for the day.
  • May need supervision or occasional help eating or using cutlery.
  • May need staff to help with daily living choices.
  • Requires closer supervision in the community and on outings.
  • May display mild behaviours of concern.
  • Participants who use manual or electric wheelchair and require assistance.
  • A person that needs full assistance with personal care such as showering, toileting and brushing teeth and full assistance with dressing.
  • Has special requirements during meal times and needs assistance to eat.
  • Requires full assistance and constant supervision in the community.
  • May have morederate to severe behaviours of concern.
  • May have limited social skills.

 

All campers support needs are discussed prior to attending camp during the intake process.  Campers support needs are constantly monitored and reviewed after each program. NDIS packages are NOT required to join us on camp - contact us to find out what options are available for you.

If you have any questions regarding the support ratios and programs at People Outdoors, please don't hesitate to contact us on 03 9863 6824.

 
 
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This camp is for Kids & Teens (6-17yrs) living with disability. Please note participants will need to make their own way to the venue.

Some of the activities you might participate in are beach games and high ropes course, 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).

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VIC: Kids & Teens Weekend Adventure at Lady Northcote Discovery Camp!
Lady Northcote Discovery Camp
Kids & Teens (6-17yrs)
13-03-2026 - 15-03-2026
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Set in a beautiful bushland setting near Bacchus Marsh, this weekend camp includes activities like:
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- Low ropes and challenge courses
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- Campfire fun and social time

Departure Point: Thornbury, Melbourne
New to People Outdoors? Don’t forget to complete our referral form to begin the intake process — this is required before attending camp.

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NSW: Kids & Teens Weekend Camp March 2026
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Kids & Teens (6-17yrs)
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This camp is for NDIS Participants aged 6-17yrs 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!

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