What is it all about?

Trailblazer Adventure Respite provides goal-driven, therapeutic respite

experiences for children and young people. Each camp is designed to develop

independence, build social capacity, and support emotional wellbeing

through structured adventure-based activities.

 

Whether kayaking or chatting around a campfire with mates, participants are

supported to thrive—not just building memories, but meaningful progress

toward their individual goals.

 

Delivered by qualified staff, the program fosters growth across key domains

including social interaction, emotional regulation, functional independence,

community participation & behaviour support strategies.

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Participant Outcomes

Camp activities are tailored to support individual NDIS goals, including:

• Developing interpersonal and communication skills through supported

         peer interaction, group tasks, and social routines

• Building resilience and emotional regulation strategies via structured

         activities that promote self-awareness, coping tools, and positive

         behaviour support

• Increasing confidence in group settings by fostering participation,

         leadership opportunities, and safe social exploration

• Enhancing independence in daily routines and decision-making,

         including personal care, meal preparation, and navigating new

         environments

 

Program Caters for Young People

• ASD (Level 1—3), ADHD, ODD, CD, PDA, SPD

• MDD & GAD

• Suicidal Ideation, Self-Harming Behaviours

• Intellectual Disability

• Trauma backgrounds and/or high-risk behaviours

• Low social confidence or emotional regulation challenges

• Disengagement from school or community

• Behavior Support Plan implementation

 

Respite Duration

• Camps range from 2—6 days.

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Camp Types
GOTYA offers programs including:

• Hardtop: bunkhouse accomodation

• Camping: swag or tent-based 

• Remote: remote area 4WD touring

• Residential: modern house (click here)

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Camp Locations

• Gembrook

• Erica

• Aberfeldy

• Licola

• Dargo

• Bass Coast

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NDIS Funding Alignment

Trailblazer Adventure Camps are fundable through the NDIS. Please refer to

the NDIS page for further details.

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Child Safety

GOTYA has zero tolerance for any form of violence, abuse, neglect,

exploitation or discrimination. We recognise that people with a disability,

children and young people are at higher risk than others in the community.

All staff are committed to maintaining processes to:

• Prevent and protect against instances of violence, abuse, neglect,

         exploitation and discrimination;

• Foster a ‘safety culture’ that supports individuals to be aware and report

         any actual or suspected risks of harm;

• Provide environments which help young people to feel safe and

         supported; and

• Encourage and support clients with choice, control, self-determination

         and capacity-building, where possible.

Full Child Safeguarding Policy​​

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Referrals

GOTYA  accept referrals from:​​

• Parents/carers

• DFFH staff

• DOJCS Youth Justice Worker

• Victoria Police Youth Resource Officers

• Community Youth Workers

• Psychiatrists

• GPs

• Pediatricians

• Psychologists & Counsellors

• Social Workers

• Allied Health Workers

• Parents

• Authorised School staff

 

All referrals are completed via the GOTYA Portal. To request a referral,

please access the referrals page.​