Cahoots Disability Supports: Our Story

At Cahoots, every child and young person deserves the chance to thrive, connect, and grow, no matter their circumstances. Our mission is simple: to create inclusive opportunities for children and young people living with disabilities or facing exceptional challenges.

Through our tailored programs, we empower families and communities to support young people in living their best lives.

Cahoots was founded in 1980 with a simple but powerful belief: that every child and young person deserves a chance to belong. What began as a small group of passionate volunteers has grown into a trusted organisation supporting hundreds of families across Western Australia.

We exist because too many young people with disabilities or exceptional challenges are left without access to safe, inclusive, and enriching activities.

Our services are designed to bridge that gap, giving participants a place to build friendships, learn new skills, gain confidence, and simply have fun in an environment that truly understands and supports their individual needs.

Our History

Cahoots began as Kids Camps in 1981 by a group of families to give each other respite for their children with an intellectual disability. By 1999, Cahoots had grown to deliver 17 camps annually, with 273 participants. In 2015, Kids Camps was approved as an NDIS provider and rebranded to Cahoots in 2017. 

Since then, Cahoots has introduced day programs and High Support services, launched a Bunbury office, and opened Cahoots Family Centre in Bayswater. This has enabled us to increase the number of camps we offer annually, to help as many young people as possible. In 2022, Cahoots took over Kerem Adventure Camp, and now uses the campground to run camps and other community initiatives. 

In 2024 Cahoots transitioned to become a part of the PeopleKind Group. PeopleKind Group is a for-purpose company and parent to organisations that make a positive and lasting difference in our community. Their organisations include Cahoots Camps & Adventures, Liift Learning, Melior Positive Behaviour Support, Nesti Housing, Nulsen Disability Services, Outcare, and Superyou Therapy.

Not sure what is best for your child?

Our experienced Family Relationship Officers can assist you in choosing the camps and programs best suited to your loved one. Call today and begin the onboarding process!

You can also head to our Eligibility Page.

Families Supported By Cahoots