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NDIS Respite Camps

Small group, adventure or unique experiences: choose your camp style

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Girl smiling on a giant swing at camp
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Join Y Camp Journeys for the adventure of a lifetime!

We are passionate about providing meaningful respite opportunities and fostering capacity building for participants and their families. At the Y, we specialise in NDIS camps that are person-centred, supported camping experiences designed to deliver both relief for caregivers and life-enhancing experiences for participants.

We hold camps across Victoria, including 7 YMCA Campsites, with all planned activities that are accessible and inclusive, allowing everyone to participate in their own way and share the experience with others. Each of our campsites offers different activities, so no two adventures are the same.

Our fun, exciting, and unique camps offer a safe space for participants to develop independent living skills, build confidence, and connect socially with peers and the wider community. These programs provide families and caregivers with valuable respite, while empowering participants through personal growth, skill development, and connection with the great outdoors.

Inclusion Services is a registered NDIS provider under the Y Whittlesea Inc. NDIS funding therefore may be available to fund supports provided on a camping experience with us. 

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Achieve Your NDIS Goals on Camp

  • Participate in all group and centre-based recreational activities.
  • Participate in exercise physiology and personal wellbeing activities.
  • Able to do more complex independent skills and move towards independent living.
  • Able to do more complex self-care and move towards independent living.
  • Develop and maintain relationships within a group setting and socialise with community members.
  • Engage in social interactions and general conversations.
  • Gain independence in daily living and life skills.
  • Gain independence in basic self-care and hygiene.
  • Take part in unfamiliar activities with encouragement and reassurance.
  • Participate in some group recreational activities that are unfamiliar.
  • Value and respect peers and accept others’ opinions.

We are serious about the camping experience. Our team works tirelessly to deliver the best experience for all campers, conducting thorough OHS and Risk assessments for every camp. Plus our trained and caring support workers are with you every step of the way.

At the Y we are an accredited Child Safe organisation where the safety of all children and young people is at the forefront of everything we do. All disability support workers hold a current WWCC.

Trained and experienced staff oversee every camp. They are committed to delivering high quality camps that are lots of fun and meet your NDIS goals. We deliver safe camping experiences while allowing for spontaneity and adapting to the needs and interests of each camper. 

What's included

  • Leave the organising to us as our team lock in everything for you. 
  • Adventure activities (such as high ropes, archery and giant swings)
  • Non-adventure activities (such as games, sports, disco, cooking, dance and art).
  • All meals, snacks and drinks.
  • Accommodation in shared cabins.
  • All camp consumables and camp equipment.
  • Experienced Y support staff.
  • Return bus transport to camp (departure location will vary depending on camp).
  • 1:1, 1:2, 1:3, 1:4, and 1:5 support ratios for NDIS or self-funded participants.

*Bus transport will depart from and return to Y Leisure City, Epping.

Our 2-night weekend camps leave 5 pm Friday and return 4 pm Sunday (unless otherwise specified).

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