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Trailblazer Adventure Camps
Adventure-based respite

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.

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.

Camp Types
GOTYA offers programs including:

  • Hardtop: bunkhouse accomodation

  • Camping: swag or tent-based 

  • Remote: remote area 4WD touring

Camp Locations

  • Moe

  • Gembrook

  • Erica

  • Aberfeldy

  • Licola

  • Dargo

  • Bass Coast

NDIS Funding Alignment

Trailblazer Adventure Camps are fundable through the NDIS. Please refer to the NDIS page for further details.

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

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.

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