Student

Shantelle Poynter

Being one of the Nursing students selected from Central Queensland University to participate in Recovery Camp was a remarkable privilege. The week…

Brodie

Student

Recovery Camp was truly one of the most incredible experiences of my nursing career, and I will be taking so many lessons with me as the foundatio…

Stephanie

Student

When arriving at Recovery Camp I was excited to be meeting like-minded students and having meaningful conversations with people with lived experie…

Jessica

Student

I attended December Recovery Camp in Yarramundi. It truly was one of the most valuable experiences of my life, both personally and professionally.&…

Tahni

Student

This camp has been one of the most rewarding experiences I’ve ever had. Initially stepping off the bus, I felt quite nervous and unsure of what to …

Rachel

Student

I was very excited when I was accepted into Recovery Camp for my Mental Health Placement. I had already heard very positive comments and it didn’t …

Mel

Student

Mel is a nursing student who attended Recovery Camp in May 2021 at Yarramundi in NSW. “Coming to camp I was quite apprehensive, not knowing what to…

Lara

Student

Lara is a nursing student who attended Recovery Camp in May 2021 at Yarramundi in NSW. “I really wasn’t sure what to expect from camp but when…

Manju

Student

Manju is a nursing student from Charles Sturt University who attended Recovery Camp in April 2021 at Borambola. “At Recovery Camp, I got a uni…

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 has been a transformative force in the mental health landscape over the past decade. Celebrating our 40th camp in 2023, this milestone reflects our premier program’s enduring success and sustained impact.

We are driven to broaden our reach and impact, to improve mental health and mental health education, nationally.

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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