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
People Outdoors Extends Services to the Ballarat Region

People Outdoors, a branch of the Australian Camps Association now has a presence in regional Victoria, thanks to seed funding from the Victorian government's Department for Jobs, Precincts and Regions. Read more
Our Support Ratios Explained

Our programs include overnight through to week long 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. Read more
People Outdoors Celebrates 30 years of Camps for People with Disabilities

In October 2019 we celebrated the 30th anniversary of People Outdoors, the arm of the Australian Camps Association that provides camp programs for people with a disability. Read more

News

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

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

Melbourne Lockdown - People Outdoors Office Closed

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

Australian Camps Association Inclusion Guide for Camps & Outdoor Activity Providers - Now Available

This Guide is a practical resource to support operators in the planning, design and development of inclusive camps and outdoor businesses. Read more

People Outdoors Camps Back ‘On-Hold’

The recent announcement and subsequent restrictions for Metropolitan Melbourne and the Mitchell Shire, by Premier Daniel Andrews has meant that we cannot re-start our camp programs when we had originally hoped... Read more

Resumption of People Outdoors Camps

...We've been working hard in the past few months to ensure that everyone's health and safety will continue to be People Outdoors number one concern, especially in regards to COVID-19... Read more

Remembering Taliesin (Tal) Harwood

In early April, People Outdoors received the sad news that one of our longest service volunteers and disability support workers, Tal Harwood, had passed away. The following tribute is written by Tim McNeill, long term volunteer/staff member and friend of Tal. 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
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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.

New Program Departure Point for Campers

People Outdoors Extends Services to the Ballarat Region

Our Support Ratios Explained

People Outdoors Celebrates 30 years of Camps for People with Disabilities

News

Meet our Team: Simon

Meet our Team: Melissa

Meet our Staff: Olivia

How to Choose The Best People Outdoors Camp for You!

Meet our Staff: Athena

Learn about Volunteering with People Outdoors - Knox Volunteering Expo

Join Us at the DSR Festival - 3 Dec 2021

Melbourne Lockdown - People Outdoors Office Closed

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

New Program Departure Point for Campers

Welcome Alex to the PO Team!

People Outdoors OR People Indoors?

Our Camps are Back!

Australian Camps Association Inclusion Guide for Camps & Outdoor Activity Providers - Now Available

People Outdoors Camps Back ‘On-Hold’

Resumption of People Outdoors Camps

Remembering Taliesin (Tal) Harwood

Ballarat Inclusion Project

People Outdoors Program Update - 17 April

New Video: What Happens on a People Outdoors Camp