The Australian Camps Association

Meet our Team: Simon

Simon is the Accessibility Manager with People Outdoors based in Ballarat. He has been with the Australian Camps Association and People Outdoors since February 2020 and we're grateful to have him as part of the team. Read more

Meet our Team: Melissa

I’m Mel and I am the Manager at People Outdoors, the branch of the ACA providing camps for people living with disability. I began working for People Outdoors in 2017 as a placement student studying a Bachelor of Youth Work... Read more

Meet our Staff: Olivia

Olivia started working at People Outdoors in February 2020. She is an Assistant Camp Coordinator and a great addition to the People Outdoors Team. Read more

Q & A with Camper Christian

Christian has been coming along to People Outdoors camps since 2019 and has shared with us some of his favourite things about People Outdoors camps... Read more

How to Choose The Best People Outdoors Camp for You!

Camp is amazing fun with friends, a bit of adventure and time spent outdoors! People Outdoors provides an opportunity to make friends, engage in a variety of activities and enjoy what the outdoors has to offer... Read more

Meet our Staff: Athena

"...I am super excited to have joined this wonderful organisation and am enjoying getting to know our wonderful campers and staff..." Read more

Learn about Volunteering with People Outdoors - Knox Volunteering Expo

Have you been thinking about volunteering but would like to know more? Come meet the People Outdoors Team at the Knox Volunteering Expo on Saturday 4th December 2021. Read more

Join Us at the DSR Festival - 3 Dec 2021

We're at the Disability Sport and Recreation Festival today on Crown Riverwalk. It's a beautiful day to be outdoors! If you're in the area, swing by and say hi to Oliva & Athena who are looking after our stall... Read more

Family Come and Try Day - 25 June 2022 | Creswick

Does someone in your family live with disability? Come along and try People Outdoors programs for a day - with the whole family! Read more

Try Something that You Have Never Tried Before at People Outdoors!

Learn about some of the adventure based activities we may participate in whilst at camp. Read more

People Outdoors Volunteer Expression of Interest Form

Are you interested in joining a team of wonderful volunteers to support People Outdoors and our campers? Fill out the form below and one of our team members will be in contact. Read more

Melbourne Lockdown - People Outdoors Office Closed

The People Outdoors Office is currently closed however staff are working from home... Read more

People Outdoors Referral Form

If you'd like to join us on a camp please complete the form below. Read more

We've hit the ground running - camps are back!

After what was a year of a pretty empty Camp Calendar (thanks 2020!) we've hit the ground running, read more to find out what we've been up to... Read more

New Program Departure Point for Campers

After many years of our programs departing from Coburg, People Outdoors has shifted the program departure venue closer to PO HQ with drop-off and pick-up now being at the Bridge Darebin Arts Hub & Community Hall, Thornbury. Read more

Welcome Alex to the PO Team!

Alex has joined the People Outdoors team as as our second Camp Coordinator, increasing our capacity to run more camps. Find out more about Alex... Read more

People Outdoors OR People Indoors?

Our online 'virtual camps' have been a success! Never in our wildest dreams did we think we'd ever move our programs online but 2020 has been full of surprises!... Read more

Our Camps are Back!

Get your bookings in and we'll get outdoors together! It's hard to believe that it's November already and that we've had now seven months of being confined to our homes. At People Outdoors we've spent this time productively preparing for the time we can return to camps and thankfully, that time is now... Read more

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Meet our Team: Simon

Simon is the Accessibility Manager with People Outdoors based in Ballarat. He has been with the Australian Camps Association and People Outdoors since February 2020 and we're grateful to have him as part of the team.
Meet our Team: Melissa

I’m Mel and I am the Manager at People Outdoors, the branch of the ACA providing camps for people living with disability. I began working for People Outdoors in 2017 as a placement student studying a Bachelor of Youth Work...
Meet our Staff: Olivia

Olivia started working at People Outdoors in February 2020. She is an Assistant Camp Coordinator and a great addition to the People Outdoors Team.
Q & A with Camper Christian

Christian has been coming along to People Outdoors camps since 2019 and has shared with us some of his favourite things about People Outdoors camps...

Who is eligible for NDIS funded camps?
Jobs

People Outdoors have an outstanding opportunity for motivated Disability Support Workers to combine their passion for working with people with a disability with their love for the outdoors and adventure activities.
People Outdoors Referral Form

If you'd like to join us on a camp please complete the form below.
About Us - Mission and Vision

People Outdoors, a branch of the Australian Camps Association, was established in 1989 to provide outdoor recreation for people of all ages with physical or intellectual disabilities.
Volunteer Opportunities

People Outdoors utilises the services of many dedicated Volunteers and staff to ensure that our programs maintain a high standard. Recruitment of Volunteers is a constant and ongoing process. As the number of different programs that we offer increase, so does our need for more Volunteers!
Our Program Brochure

People Outdoors run numerous programs throughout the state, varying from day activities through to five-day camps.
What is the cost of the camps and what does it include?
Contact Us

Get in touch with People Outdoors
Are there out of pocket costs?
Case Study: Julian's Story

At 30 years of age, my son Julian is a proof of the positive impact outdoor recreation can have on those living with a disability.