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Y Retreats

Y Retreats 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.

These camps are best suited for campers with 1:3 and 1:5 support needs, 18 years and over.

Upcoming dates 2023

Penguins on the beach, Phillip Island

Location: Phillip Island

Date: 15th – 17th December 2023

Accommodation Type: TBC

Highlights:

  • Beachside town
  • Penguin Parade
  • Local shops and cafes

2024

geelong

Location:  Have a Say Conference

Date: 4th – 7th February 2024

Accommodation Type: Geelong

Highlights:

  • Attend the disability conference.
  • Explore Geelong
  • Waterfront
A lioness, lying on the ground with her head up watching something

Location: Slumber Safari- Werribee Zoo

Date: 16th – 17th February 2024

Accommodation Type: Safari Tent

Highlights:

  • Night Zoo tour
  • Campfire
  • Bus to view animals
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Location: Slumber Safari- Werribee Zoo

Date: 16th – 17th March 2024

Accommodation Type: Safari Tent

Highlights:

  • Night Zoo tour
  • Campfire
  • Bus to view animals

Location:  Grand Prix- City

Date: 21st – 23rd March 2024

Accommodation Type: Apartment

Highlights:

  • Melbourne Grand Prix
  • City Staycation
  • Fast cars
Urban Camp 2 storey building

Location: Urban Camp- City

Date: 17th – 19th May 2024

Accommodation Type: Cabins

Highlights:

  • Parkville location
  • Visit Melbourne
  • Board games
Snowman with hat and scarf, in the snow

Location: Snow Retreat

Date: 28th – 30th June 2024

Accommodation Type: Snow lodge

Highlights:

  • Tobogganing
  • Snow play
  • Hot chocolates
Glamping tent on a deck with two chairs out the front, surrounded by grass and trees

Location:  Glamping

Date: 16th – 18th August 2024

Accommodation Type: Glamping Tent

Highlights:

  • Luxury tent
  • Camp fire
  • Board games
melbourne

Location: Ladies getaway

Date: 20th – 22nd September 2024

Accommodation Type: TBC

Highlights:

  • Girls weekend
  • Long lunch
  • Explore the town
sovereign hill 2

Location: Ballarat- Gold Rush City

Date: 25th – 27th October 2024

Accommodation Type: TBC

Highlights:

  • Explore small country town
  • Sovereign Hill
  • Pan for Gold
View of the plane's wing and clouds, from inside the plane

Location:  Interstate (TBC)

Date: 1st – 4th November 2024

Accommodation Type: Hotel

Highlights:

  • Plane ride
  • Explore Australia
  • Interstate travel

Location: Queenscliff Music Festival

Date: 22nd – 24th November 2024

Accommodation Type: TBC

Highlights:

  • Music Festival
  • Dancing
  • Explore local seaside town
Penguins on the beach, Phillip Island

Location: Phillip Island

Date: 29th Nov – 1st Dec 2024

Accommodation Type: TBC

Highlights:

  • Explore the Island
  • Penguin Parade
  • Beach

Bookings

NEW CAMP PARTICIPANT

If you have not attended one of our camps before, firstly welcome! Please submit an enquiry form below to discuss your interests and support needs so we can develop a camping program that will achieve your goals.

Y Camp Journeys can be purchased through:

  • National Disability Insurance Scheme packages.
  • Self-funded

Enquiry Form