Out Doors Inc. works closely with Health Providers who would like to refer their participant to our adventure and recreation programs for better mental health.

These include Support Workers, General Practitioners, Psychiatrists, Psychologists and more.

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1. Referral Process

2. Book Intake Directly

3. Eligibility (NDIS, non-NDIS and Seniors)

4. Agency Services

5. Success Stories

Refer a Participant to Out Doors

Out Doors Inc.’s referral process is straightforward and secure. Referrals should be submitted by a healthcare or community professional—such as a support worker, GP, psychologist, psychiatrist, occupational therapist, or other practitioner who knows the participant’s needs.

Once you complete and send the form below, it goes straight to our Intake team. A staff member will then contact the participant to discuss the referral and schedule an intake meeting. All information provided is used only for service delivery and reporting; it will never be shared for marketing or fundraising purposes.

Web-to-Lead Referral Form

Referral Form

Consent
Participant Information
Referrer Information

Prefer to book an intake meeting straight away?

If you already have the participant’s consent and would like to schedule their intake meeting directly, you can do so via our online booking calendar.

Simply visit this page, confirm the participant’s eligibility, and follow the link to our booking portal. There, simply choose a convenient time and location and complete the short form. Our Intake team will confirm the appointment and send all the details to the participant.

Eligibility

NDIS Participants (16-64)

Out Doors is a registered NDIS Provider (#4050002688).

Participants who have an NDIS Plan are eligible to attend an Out Doors program.

If you (or your client) are on an NDIS plan, you can use our NDIS Fee Calculator to get a quote in a few easy steps by clicking here.

Alternatively, you can download a copy of Out Doors Weekday NDIS Fee Schedule by clicking here.

Non-NDIS Participants (16-64)

Participants who do not have an NDIS Plan can access Out Doors services under our Planned Respite funding. The eligibility criteria for this funding stream is the participant must:

  • be aged 16 – 64

  • have an informal carer

  • have a mental health issue

  • live in the North or Eastern Metropolitan Regions of Melbourne

Seniors (65+)

Seniors who have an NDIS Plan are eligible to attend an Out Doors program.

Seniors who do not have an NDIS Plan can access Out Doors services under our Seniors Health Promotion funding stream. Eligible participants must:

  • be 65+

  • be at risk or living with a mental health issue

  • live in the North or Western Metropolitan Regions of Melbourne

Planned Respite and Seniors Health Promotion Funding is supported by the Victorian Government.

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Want to learn more about referring a participant?

Agency Services

Out Doors is committed to working in partnership with other agencies to plan and develop programs that meet the needs of their consumers.

The complexity and length of the program depend on the ability of the group and individual goals. Out Doors can offer agencies day programs as well as sequential and overnight activities.

Out Doors has more than 30 years’ experience working with various cultural groups and communities, specialising in education and skill development in a social, practical, and less structured environment. Our programs improve learning outcomes as well as the overall wellbeing of people who are vulnerable and in need of support.

For further information on our Agency Services, please contact us.

Success Stories