Services / Camp Kookaburra

Camp Kookaburra is a free weekend camp for children who live in a family affected by mental illness, between the ages of 8-12 years old.

Aims

• Allow children the opportunity to have a break
• Provide information on access to services that can act as a source of support, referral and links to appropriate help 
• Give children the opportunity to talk in a supportive environment about issues they face everyday 
• Allow children to learn coping skills in dealing with their family unit 
• Make friends that share similar circumstances 
• Build self confidence
• Have fun and enjoy new experiences

Camp Details

• Child must be between 8 to12 years of age 
• Camp is run in March of each year over 1 weekend 
• Volunteers of representatives from local services and community members attend the camp as leaders and supervisors 
• Volunteers are interviewed and have a security check and working with children check. (This check is done by Dept. Ageing Disability and Homecare)
• Volunteers attend training prior to camp 
• Transport is available to and from camp for children and volunteers.

Contact Information

For more information call the Camp Kookaburra Co-ordinator on 0408 402591 or download a brochure here.