Mental Health Through
Therapeutic Recreation.

We do mental health differently.

Recovery Camp offers an evidence-informed Therapeutic Recreation Program that empowers people on their mental health recovery journey. Developed by mental health specialists at the University of Wollongong, our four-night, five-day program combines structured therapeutic recreation with a welcoming bush setting to build confidence, functional capacity, connection and community.

Recovery Camp also provides a unique clinical learning environment where healthcare students learn from and alongside people with lived experience, building empathy, confidence and a deeper understanding of mental health recovery.

Feel supported. Be inspired. Discover what’s possible.

Who can attend?

Our program is open to individuals 18 + with lived experience of mental health conditions or psychosocial disability, who are able to spend four nights away from home.

Our program is often accessed through NDIS, workers compensation for psychological injuries, or is self-funded.

If you want to build confidence and enhance your physical, mental, and social well-being, join us for an empowering, life-changing experience.

Please note: The program is a structured Therapeutic Recreation Program, not a fitness or leisure camp, retreat, or vacation experience.

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Impact

Research shows that Therapeutic Recreation has a profound impact on those who attend!

The program is award-winning and evidence-informed, with over a decade of university driven research demonstrating its impact.

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Join Us for an Empowering,
Life-Changing Experience.

We would love for you to join us!

We are taking applications for:

November 2-6, 2026: Tallong Outdoor Education Centre (Tallong, NSW)

December 14-18, 2026: The Tops (Stanwell Tops, NSW)

January 25-29, 2027: The Tops (Stanwell Tops, NSW)

April 12-16, 2027: Borambola Sport & Rec (Borambola, NSW)

May 24-28, 2027: Tallong Outdoor Education Centre (Tallong, NSW)

Latest Stories

Hear from both our lived experience experts & students about their experiences on our programs.

Our Aim

Recovery Camp aims to improve mental health and mental health care. We want impact now!

Our mission is about you!

Through your connection with Recovery Camp we hope you realise your personal strengths, and your contribution to the mental health and recovery of others.

Recovery Camp

Recovery Camp empowers individuals to achieve better mental health and well-being through impactful, evidence-based programs that have transformed lives for over a decade.

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Acknowledgement of Country

Recovery Camp acknowledges the Traditional Owners of the land where we work and live. We pay our respects to Elders past, present and emerging. We celebrate the stories, culture and traditions of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Elders of all communities who also work and live on this land.

Recovery Camp welcomes all people irrespective of ethnicity, lifestyle choice, faith, sexual orientation and gender identity.

Our Work

Mental Health Through Therapeutic Recreation.