About the program
The Vibes Program is a nurturing, empowering weekend camp for girls aged 8–17, designed to support mental health, self-worth and confidence at a time when girls need it most.
Across three days, girls participate in mindfulness activities, yoga, movement, journaling, beach time and creative expression — all in a safe and supportive environment with other young girls.
Many of the girls who attend have faced trauma, anxiety, isolation or low self-esteem. They leave camp feeling stronger, more connected, and better equipped to manage life’s challenges.
“I’ve learned to relax when I feel stressed and to talk more openly about how I feel. I feel like I can be myself more now.”
— Past Vibes Participant
Why it matters
Growing up today isn’t easy. Girls are facing more pressure, more mental health challenges, and less access to safe, supportive spaces to just be themselves.
Mental health issues are increasingly affecting young Australians with 1 in 7 children aged 4-17 years experience a mental health disorder each year (Australian Institute of Health and Welfare).
This is what we're seeing:
Nearly 50%
Of Grade 6 girls feel they have no hope for the future (Resilient Youth Australia).
Only 14%
Of Children meet the recommended guidelines for daily physical activity — and girls consistently report being less active than boys (Australian Health Survey).
Over 64%
Of girls reported struggling with stress and anxiety before camp (Portsea Camp Vibes Participant Evaluation 2024).
85%
Of girls attending Vibes left feeling more confident and resilient (Portsea Camp Vibes Participant Evaluation 2024).
“She hadn’t smiled in months. Just getting her to camp was huge. But when her parents picked her up, she was beaming. The parents were visibly shocked and moved to see her happy.”
— Adapted from feedback shared by an Experiences leader.
Help a girl rise and soar. Empower the next generation
We know this program works — we’ve seen it change lives. But not every girl gets the chance to attend
Many face real barriers such as financial hardship, trauma, social isolation, lack of confidence, or limited access to safe, empowering spaces. Some have never spent a night away from home, let alone in nature. Others carry burdens no child should have to bear.
That’s where your generosity steps in.
When you give, you’re not just donating to a camp, you’re removing the barriers that hold a girl back.
"One girl was scared to attend the kayaking activity because the sand made them uncomfortable. We used PACE and ‘Challenge by Choice’ to give them time to work through their fears so that they were heard and we could come up with solutions. The rest of the girls supported her so that she didn’t feel alone, and she made it to the activity. This was a huge milestone for this girl. Their mother recently got in touch with us to share that the following summer, they spent hours and hours at the beach as a direct result. She was immensely grateful and as a result, the girl is now able to attend the school surf camp with her peers."
— Adapted from a story shared by our Experiences Leader
Our Vibes Sponsors
Nominate a Girl
Nominate or refer a girl to apply for a scholarship and join our transformative Vibes Wellness Program — an unforgettable experience designed to build confidence, connection, and joy.
Help us empower the next generation by starting the referral process today.
To get started, visit our Upcoming Camps page, find a Vibes Camp, click into it, and select "Apply for a Scholarship Here.”
The link can be shared by anyone — teachers, support workers, friends or community members — but we recommend it’s filled out by a parent, carer, or agency representative, as it requires detailed information.