Disability Respite Camps

All-abilities overnight adventures across Victoria — building confidence, independence and real connections for participants of every age.

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NDIS funded (STA)
Support workers at all camps
Fully accessible venues

All abilities welcome
Victoria-wide locations
Ages 7 years to adults

Choose Your Camp Style

Discover your perfect adventure from our different camp styles

Underage Camps (7-17 years old)

Our Underage Camps are inclusive, supported camps designed for children and young people aged 7 – 17 years, with a disability. Held as 2–3 night camps across Victoria, these experiences provide a safe and fun environment where participants can build confidence, independence and social connections.

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Adult Camps (18 years+)

Our Adult Camps are inclusive 2–3 night getaways for people with a disability aged 18 years and over, held at locations across Victoria. These camps offer participants the chance to enjoy new experiences, build independence, form friendships and have fun in a safe, supportive environment.

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Y Retreats

Y Retreat camps are unique weekends away for people of all abilities. They empower campers to have the choice and control over their weekend away. Y Retreat offers campers social connection, choice and control and the opportunity to develop their independent living skills.

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What To Expect

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

Dedicated support workers
Experienced disability support workers are present throughout the day and night. All camps maintain appropriate participant-to-staff ratios.
All meals provided
Nutritious meals and snacks throughout the camp. Dietary requirements catered for, let us know when booking.
Accessible venues
All campsites are selected for accessibility. We plan activities so every participant can take part regardless of ability.

Safe, supported environment
Trained instructors lead all activities. Safeguarding practices in place at every camp. Families receive regular updates.
Participant-led activities
Campers choose what to do. Our approach is never one-size-fits-all. Everyone's experience is shaped by their own interests.
Evening programs
Campfire nights, group games, movie sessions and social activities are planned for each evening of camp.

Adventure of a lifetime

The Y’s 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.

What's Included

Leave the organising to our experienced Y Support staff -our team takes care of everything for you. Our 2-night weekend camps include adventure activities such as high ropes, canoeing, archery and giant swings, alongside non-adventure activities like games, sports, discos, cooking, dance, and arts and crafts. Camps also include all meals, snacks and drinks, accommodation in shared cabins, camp consumables and equipment, plus return bus transport to camp from Y Leisure City, Epping. Support is available with 1:1, 1:2, 1:3 and 1:4 ratios for funded or self-funded participants. Camps depart at 5pm on Friday and return at 4pm on Sunday (unless otherwise specified).