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80 Years of Changing Lives. Proudly Presented by t

80 Years of Changing Lives. Proudly Presented by the Kay & Burton Foundation.We’re proud to welcome the 𝗞𝗮𝘆 & 𝗕𝘂𝗿𝘁𝗼𝗻 𝗙𝗼𝘂𝗻𝗱𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 as a Major Presenting Partner of The Portsea Camp’s 80th Birthday Celebration.For 80 years, The Portsea Camp has been a place where children and young people can step away from the pressures of everyday life, try new things, build confidence, connect with others and simply be kids.On Saturday 24 October, we’ll come together to celebrate that history, the people who have made it possible and the more than 250,000 young people whose lives have been touched by The Portsea Camp over eight decades.We’re incredibly grateful to the Kay & Burton Foundation for helping us mark this milestone and support the next chapter of The Portsea Camp.𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝟴𝟬𝘁𝗵 𝗕𝗶𝗿𝘁𝗵𝗱𝗮𝘆 𝗖𝗲𝗹𝗲𝗯𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻
Saturday 24 October 2026
12pm–5pm
The Portsea Camp, PortseaJoin us for live music, camp tours, stories, photos and memorabilia, food, drinks, and plenty of memories.Tickets are available until 16 October, with places limited.
Book via our bio.80 Years of Changing Lives. Proudly Presented by the Kay & Burton Foundation.

77% reduction in anxiety at home. That's what chi

77% reduction in anxiety at home.That's what children and families reported after just a few days at a Making a Difference program.We know a few days at camp aren't going to change everything. But moments like these can build on one another. Over time, those experiences can become part of something much bigger, creating lasting change in a child's life.It's one number from our 2025 Impact Report, but behind it is something much bigger: the opportunity for children to step outside their everyday environment, try new things, connect with others and experience what can happen when time outdoors and intentional wellbeing support come together.𝗧𝗵𝗶𝘀 𝗶𝘀 𝘄𝗵𝘆 𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗼𝘂𝘁𝗱𝗼𝗼𝗿 𝗲𝘅𝗽𝗲𝗿𝗶𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲𝘀 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝘄𝗲𝗹𝗹𝗯𝗲𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗽𝗿𝗼𝗴𝗿𝗮𝗺𝘀 𝗺𝗮𝘁𝘁𝗲𝗿.And this is why, for our 80th birthday, we're asking you not to buy us a present.It's our 80th. But it should be their present, and their future.Support their now by giving them something they can use and experience at camp.Or invest in their future by backing the long-term wellbeing frameworks, programs and relationships that help children build confidence, resilience, joy and connection, and carry those things with them long after they leave camp.Visit our Birthday Appeal or read our 2025 Impact Report via the link in our bio.80 Years of Changing Lives. Proudly Presented by the Kay & Burton Foundation

Our 2025 Impact Report is officially LIVE! ✨ Behi

Our 2025 Impact Report is officially LIVE! ✨Behind every number in this report is a real child, a real story, and a community that refuses to let financial barriers or life’s pressures dictate a child's future.In a world where childhood is increasingly filtered through screens and economic pressures are putting school camps out of reach for 1 in 2 Australian children, The Portsea Camp remains a sanctuary for tactile reality, joy, and belonging.Because of our incredible supporters, volunteers, and partners:
🔹 469 children participated in our Making a Difference (M.A.D) programs.
🔹 100% of placements subsidised, with $182 invested by us into every child to remove financial barriers
🔹 64% attended on full scholarships, removing 100% of financial barriers.
🔹 23,856 hours of dedicated care were logged by our 161 active volunteers.We can’t change everything a child goes home to. But we can help them return feeling more capable, more confident, and more able to shape what comes next.Read the full report today via our website 💛
https://www.theportseacamp.com.au/our-impact/And as we celebrate 𝟴𝟬 𝘆𝗲𝗮𝗿𝘀 𝗼𝗳 𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗣𝗼𝗿𝘁𝘀𝗲𝗮 𝗖𝗮𝗺𝗽, our ambition is growing too.We want to reach more children. Remove more barriers. And keep creating the kind of experiences that can change what a child believes is possible for themselves.So this birthday, please don't buy us a present.𝗜𝘁'𝘀 𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝟴𝟬𝘁𝗵. 𝗕𝘂𝘁 𝗶𝘁 𝘀𝗵𝗼𝘂𝗹𝗱 𝗯𝗲 𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗶𝗿 𝗽𝗿𝗲𝘀𝗲𝗻𝘁, 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗶𝗿 𝗳𝘂𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗲.Support their now by heading to our shop and gifting something they can use and experience at camp.OrInvest in their future by backing the long-term wellbeing frameworks, programs and relationships that help children build confidence, resilience, joy and connection, and carry those things with them long after they leave camp.Choose how you will make your impact via our Birthday Appeal at www.theportseacamp.com.au/birthday-appealThis impact was helped made possible by TLC Healthcare, whose exceptional partnership enables us to deliver life-changing programs and remove financial barriers for the children and families who need us most.

👀 We’ve had some upgrades! Big thanks to Glenn and

👀 We’ve had some upgrades! Big thanks to Glenn and the team at @signforcepl, Phil and the local legends at @triggerbrothers for donating the surfboards, and TLC Healthcare for helping bring it all together.
We look pretty darn good for 80 😎

Limited to only 24 families!! 🌊 From pool confide

Limited to only 24 families!!🌊 From pool confidence to beach confidence. Together, safely.Being a confident pool swimmer doesn’t always mean feeling confident at the beach.Waves, currents, tides, changing depths and unfamiliar conditions can make the beach a very different environment.That’s why we’re bringing Pool to Beach back to The Portsea Camp, in partnership with Portsea Life Saving Club, for a family water-safety weekend from 6–8 November.Following the success of our first program in March, families will once again have the chance to learn and practise important water-safety skills together, including:🏊 Understanding the differences between pool and open-water swimming
🌊 Waves, tides, currents and rip currents
🛟 Practical surf lifesaving and emergency-response skills
🤿 Snorkelling and building confidence in open water
🛶 Kayaking and coastal exploration
🏖️ Learning where and how to swim safelyAnd importantly, this isn't a weekend where parents drop the kids off.Families stay, learn and participate together.Our first program showed just how valuable that can be, with 100% of participants rating their experience 5/5 and families telling us they particularly valued learning together, trying new things and spending quality time as a family.Places are strictly limited to 24 families, with limited Early Bird tickets available.📅 6–8 November 2026
📍 The Portsea Camp
👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Family weekend
🌊 No previous ocean experience requiredEarly Bird places are available now, while they last.Book via link in our bio!

80 YEARS OF CAMP. A LITTLE PIECE OF HISTORY TO TAK

80 YEARS OF CAMP. A LITTLE PIECE OF HISTORY TO TAKE WITH YOU.Our commemorative 80th Anniversary merchandise is now available to pre-order!Choose from:🧢Caps
👕 Short & long sleeve tees
🧥 Crewneck jumpers
📓 Journal + penTees and jumpers are available in navy, white, light blue and yellow, so there’s something for you!Whether you’re coming back to Camp for our 80th Anniversary Celebration on 24 October, or simply want to mark this special milestone, grab your piece of 80 years of Camp history.Orders close Wednesday 30 SeptemberMerchandise will be available for collection from The Portsea Camp at the 80th Anniversary Celebration.Can’t make it to the event? Get in touch with our events team at events@theportseacamp.com.au to arrange collection.Pre-order via the link in our bio.

The Portsea Camp is turning 80! Join us on Saturd

The Portsea Camp is turning 80!Join us on Saturday 24 October 2026 as we celebrate eight decades of friendships, adventures and memories.Reconnect with old friends, enjoy live music from The Men's Shed, explore our history through a camp tour and display of photos and memorabilia, and celebrate the impact Portsea Camp has had on more than 250,000 young people over the past 80 years.Ticket options:
• Picnic & Beverage Package | $80
Entry, welcome drinks and savoury and sweet picnic boxes included.• General Admission | $40
Entry only. Bring your own picnic, with drinks available to purchase on site.Saturday 24 October 2026
12pm-5pm
The Portsea Camp, PortseaPlaces are limited, so secure your ticket and join us for this special milestone celebration.Come back to camp. Celebrate 80 years. Be part of the next chapter 💛TICKETS AVAILABLE IN COMMENTS OR BIO.

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In the spirit of reconciliation, The Portsea Camp acknowledges the Traditional Custodians of country throughout Australia and their connections to land, sea and community. We pay our respect to their Elders past and present and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples today.

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At The Portsea Camp, child safety is at the core of our purpose. We are dedicated to safeguarding children, uplifting their voice and agency, and strictly adhering to the National Child Safe Standards. As a proud participating member of the National Redress Scheme, we remain steadfast in our commitment to accountability and care.

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