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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.

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

Upcoming Camps

View of the plane's wing and clouds, from inside the plane

Location: Queensland

Date: 31st Oct – 4th Nov 2024

Accommodation Type: Hotel

Highlights:

  • Plane ride
  • Explore Australia
  • Interstate travel
  • Independence
people sitting watching the stage outdoors at music festival

Location: Queenscliff Music Festival

Date: 22nd – 24th November 2024

Accommodation Type: TBC

Highlights:

  • Music Festival
  • Dancing
  • Explore seaside town
  • Choice of activities
View of the pier at Cowes, Phillip Island

Location: Phillip Island

Date: 13th – 15th December 2024

Accommodation Type: TBC

Highlights:

  • Explore the Island
  • Penguin Parade
  • Beach
  • Chocolate Factory
Geelong pier on a sunny day

Location: Have a Say Conference VALID

Date: 28th – 31st January 2025

Accommodation Type: Hotel

Highlights:

  • Self advocacy
  • Peer support
  • Be heard
  • Come and Try activities
Formula 1 Race car on the track

Location: F1 Australian Grand Prix

Date: 13th – 15th March 2025

Accommodation Type: Hotel

Highlights:

  • Exciting event
  • 2-night City stay
  • Food and drink
  • Fun and friendship
Vintage Aeroplane display

Location: Avalon Airshow

Date: 28th – 30th March 2025

Accommodation Type: TBC

Highlights:

  • Aircraft displays
  • STEM events
  • Live flyovers
  • Food and drink
4WD vehicles driving through the bush

Location: Fishing and 4WD Trip

Date: 2nd – 4th May 2025

Accommodation Type: TBC

Highlights:

  • Campfire cooking
  • Fishing
  • 4WD tracks
  • Bushwalking
Freestyle Motorcross rider under lights at Arena

Location: Freestyle Motorcross Show

Date: 30th May – 1st June 2025

Accommodation Type: Hotel

Highlights:

  • Night Arena event
  • 2-night City stay
  • Food and drink
  • Sightseeing
The Blues Train - steam train at night

Location: The Blues Train

Date: 27th – 29th June 2025

Accommodation Type: Hotel

Highlights:

  • Live Music
  • Dinner and drinks
  • Queenscliff sights
  • Steam train trip
snowman with scarf and glasses

Location: Snow Trip

Date: 22nd – 25th August 2025

Accommodation Type: Lodge

Highlights:

  • Skiing
  • Snowboarding
  • Hot chocolates
  • Ski lifts
towels, soap, oils and lavender

Location: Creative & Pampering Retreat

Date: 5th – 7th September 2025

Accommodation Type: TBC

Highlights:

  • Art and Craft
  • Massages
  • Food and drink
  • Mindful activities
Stagecoach travelling along historic town of Sovereign Hill

Location: Sovereign Hill

Date: 17th – 19th October 2025

Accommodation Type: Hotel

Highlights:

  • History in action
  • Pan for gold
  • Sightseeing
  • Horse and cart rides
people sitting watching the stage outdoors at music festival

Location: Queenscliff Music Festival

Date: 21st – 23rd November 2025

Accommodation Type: TBC

Highlights:

  • Music Festival
  • Dancing
  • Explore seaside town
  • Choice of activities
View of the pier at Cowes, Phillip Island

Location: Phillip Island

Date: 5th – 7th December 2025

Accommodation Type: TBC

Highlights:

  • Beach activities
  • Penguin Parade
  • Chocolate Factory
  • Food and drink

Camp Bookings

NEW CAMP PARTICIPANT

If you have not attended one of our Y Retreat 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