Recovery Camp

22/04/2026

🌿 Recovery Camp Open Day 🌿

🟢 May 8th, 2026 | 10am – 12pm
🟢 UOW Innovation Campus, Innovation Wy, North Wollongong NSW 2500

Join us for a relaxed morning of connection, conversation and insight into how we support mental health recovery and create community.

Whether you’re reconnecting with staff and fellow participants, or meeting us for the first time to learn more about who we are and what we do - all are welcome!

Make the most of your May 8 and bring a mate along 💚

Let us know you're coming:
tracey@recoverycamp.com.au
(02) 8488 0802

We’d love to see you there!

20/04/2026

Last week marked Recovery Camp’s 56th program! 😀

Held at Borambola Sport and Recreation NSW, from April 13–17, we welcomed nursing students from the University of Wollongong and Charles Sturt University for a five-day immersive mental health clinical placement, alongside our incredible lived experience experts. Together, they engaged in a dual-impact therapeutic recreation program focused on personal recovery, connection and real-world learning.

Set in the peaceful surrounds of Borambola, in the Riverina region of NSW, the week offered space to slow down, reflect and engage in meaningful experiences and discussions on mental health. We were greeted by cool, foggy mornings that slowly lifted into warm, sunshine-filled days - creating the perfect environment to connect with nature and each other. Students learned alongside our experts through shared activities, honest conversations and guided debriefs that brought theory to life in a way no classroom can.

We were fortunate to have a range of expert-led activities across the week. These included a calming meditation session, plenty of laughter through laugh therapy, a mindful nature walk, and craft sessions. Each session brought something unique, creating moments of reflection and connection for everyone involved.

For some of our lived experience experts, this was their very first Recovery Camp program! Their bravery and willingness to step in and have a go did not go unnoticed. It takes courage to share your story and lead others, and we are so proud of the way our new experts showed up, supported by the encouragement of our more experienced participants. This is what our programs are all about 💚

We also welcomed a few new Registered Nurse facilitators to the program, who embraced the experience with curiosity and energy. It’s always exciting to see new clinicians step into this space and grow their skills in such a unique, person-centred environment.

Of course, a big thank you to the Borambola NSW Office of Sport staff for hosting us for the week.

2026 is shaping up to be a big year, with more opportunities to get involved!

Interested in joining us on an upcoming program? Places are still available for:

📅 July 13–17, 2026 – Wombaroo (High Range, NSW)
📅 September 21–25, 2026 – The Y Warrawee (Joyner, QLD)
📅 November 2–6, 2026 – Tallong Outdoor Education (Tallong, NSW)
📅 December 14–18, 2026 – The Tops (Stanwell Tops, NSW)

Reach out to learn more or get involved:
📞 (02) 8488 0802
📧 hi@recoverycamp.com.au

14/04/2026

02/04/2026

We wish everyone a safe and enjoyable long weekend, however you choose to spend it 💚

01/04/2026

Ever spotted someone on public transport wearing this sunflower lanyard? 🌻

It indicates that this person has a hidden disability, helping staff to identify that they may need additional care and helping fellow passengers to show extra patience when needed 😌

It’s important to remember that not all disabilities are visible ❤️

30/03/2026

Today is World Bipolar Day - an opportunity to challenge misconceptions, improve understanding and show support.

Mental health recovery looks different for everyone. That’s why it’s so important to listen to and learn from people with lived experience. Through open conversations and shared respect, we can build a more inclusive and compassionate community.

Reducing stigma starts with dispelling common myths. Bipolar is often misunderstood. It’s not simply “mood swings,” and it doesn’t define a person’s identity or capabilities. With the right support, many people living with bipolar lead meaningful, connected and fulfilling lives. When we move beyond stereotypes and take the time to understand the realities of living with bipolar, we create safer spaces for people to seek support, share their experiences and feel seen without judgement.

In Australia, bipolar affects around 2.9% of people aged 16 and over, or approximately 568,000 individuals.

Every experience is valid. Every journey is meaningful.

💙 Happy World Bipolar Day! 💙

Today we celebrate the strength, resilience, and community of everyone living with bipolar disorder, and the friends, families, and supporters who walk alongside them.

A quick update on tonight's event: unfortunately, due to unforeseen delays, we won't be able to screen the documentary as planned. We're really sorry for the disappointment, and we appreciate your understanding.

The good news? Our panel discussion is still going ahead and we can't wait. 🎙️

There's still time to register for tonight's webinar - come join the conversation, ask your questions, and be part of this important community moment.

🔗 https://bit.ly/WBDOS26

24/03/2026

We’re at the IDO Illawarra Disability Options Expo tomorrow!
📍 The Fraternity Club, Fairy Meadow
🕚 Thursday March 26, 11am – 3pm
👋Learn about our programs, have a chat and enjoy this free community event. See you there!

17/03/2026

POV: You stepped out of your comfort zone and into connection, laughter and growth 🌿

A 5-day program with us looks like shared stories, meaningful conversations about mental health, and moments that remind you you’re not alone 💚

05/03/2026

This Sunday is International Women’s Day.

We celebrate women and girls in all their diversity, recognising the strength, leadership and compassion they bring to our community.

Recovery Camp is proud to have an entirely female operational team, co-led by our female founder - local women helping to build a better tomorrow for those with lived experience of mental health conditions, while improving the mental health workforce and reducing stigma.

We know that equality is not about advantage for some; it's about dignity, safety and fairness for all. When women and girls stand equal, families are stronger, workplaces are fairer, communities thrive and society becomes safer for everyone. IWD belongs to all who care about gender equality.

Every woman and girl, regardless of background or identity, should be safe and free to shape their own lives. Yet in 2026, too many across Australia and the world are still denied that.
These barriers are not inevitable.
They are built and they can be dismantled.

This , we celebrate the women who stand alongside others in their most vulnerable moments - creating spaces of connection, healing and hope.

19/02/2026

Today, we recognise the quiet strength and unwavering dedication of mental health nurses across Australia and around the world.

Across our programs, our experienced registered nurses work as facilitators - educating and mentoring the next generation of health professionals while standing alongside individuals in their most vulnerable moments, offering compassion and understanding. We acknowledge the future nurses coming through our programs on the mental health clinical placement, learning directly from lived experience experts – their knowledge is essential in shaping more empathetic, recovery-oriented care.

With over 25,000 mental health nurses across Australia, today is a reminder of the vital role they play in breaking stigma and strengthening our healthcare system.

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18/02/2026

We're hitting the road! 🚗

Next week, Tracey will be travelling through the Central West and Riverina regions to connect with the community about the benefits of our unique 5-day mental health recovery programs.

Want to book into an event?

FREE Wagga Wagga Info Session, Tuesday 24th - https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/1982320761761?aff=oddtdtcreator

FREE Orange Info Session, Friday 27th - https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/1982405081965?aff=oddtdtcreator

Contact Us💚
tracey@recoverycamp.com.au
hi@recoverycamp.com.au
(02) 8488 0802