2024 Caravan & Camping Guide
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Outdoor Adventures<br />
YOUR PRESCRIPTION FOR<br />
IMPROVED MENTAL WELLBEING<br />
Sceale Bay,<br />
@thesaltycircus_<br />
What’s the secret medicine to enhance your mental health and<br />
overall wellbeing? Sometimes the answers are in the simplest<br />
activities. Research reveals that embarking on a caravan and<br />
camping adventure brings numerous benefits to our lives.<br />
Real Richness Report<br />
Research from the <strong>Caravan</strong> Industry Association of Australia<br />
reveals campers are in fact ‘happy campers’. It came as no<br />
surprise that campers were more satisfied, optimistic, and<br />
energised compared to non-campers. Campers also exhibit lower<br />
levels of stress, boredom, loneliness, and frustration.<br />
The journey within<br />
<strong>Camping</strong> isn't only about happiness, it's about the journey within.<br />
53% of women and 44% of men strongly felt camping trips allowed<br />
them to gather their thoughts and reconnect with themselves.<br />
Social bonds<br />
Perhaps one of the most profound effects of camping is its ability<br />
to strengthen bonds with loved ones. Escaping the modern<br />
distractions and immersing oneself in the natural environment<br />
provides a unique opportunity to reset and connect on a<br />
deeper level.<br />
Benefits to children<br />
Children also reap the benefits from camping adventures.<br />
• 93% of campers believe camping brings families closer together.<br />
• 94% think camping helps children engage socially.<br />
• 86% believe camping improves children's health.<br />
<strong>Camping</strong> experiences<br />
‘Love’, ‘time’, ‘family’ and ‘cherished memories’ were words campers<br />
used to describe their personal camping experiences.<br />
Given life can be stressful, it’s positive knowing camping offers us a<br />
way to reconnect to nature, ourselves, and our loved ones. <strong>Camping</strong> is<br />
a simple, low-cost solution.<br />
Do you know someone who could benefit from a rejuvenating escape?<br />
Consider planning a camping trip together. Even if you can't embark<br />
immediately, the anticipation of going on an adventure can help<br />
lift spirits.<br />
<strong>Camping</strong> can be a tool to improve your mental health and overall<br />
wellbeing. Everyone deserves the opportunity to be a ‘happy camper’.<br />
If you or someone you know requires mental health support visit<br />
www.ruok.org.au, www.lifeline.org.au or www.beyondblue.org.au<br />
2 OUTDOOR ADVENTURES & WELLBEING
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