Our programs create fun, friendship, care, acceptance and belonging – it’s our DNA.
They also achieve significant social impact, leadership capabilities, empowerment, engagement, well-being and personal and community development.
The whole person is recognised, making our programs life-changing. We integrate their physical, social emotional, spiritual and mental dimensions through a range of activities. They’re also underpinned by a proven quality framework based on design, implementation and evaluation.
Lord Somers Camp and Power House has a zero tolerance toward child / client abuse and is committed to providing a safe and secure environment for its Employees, Members, Visitors, Volunteers, Program Participants and particularly for Children and Vulnerable People.
We are a registered not-for-profit organisation that engages young people in volunteering and community development.
We are registered to provide Deductible Gift Receipts (DGR) to support our community programs.
Our camp site is fully accredited by Accredited Tourism Business Australia and has earned the right to display both the Camp & Adventure accreditation logo and the COVID Clean logo.
What’s the Latest?
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Official Statement – August 8th, 2026
Following extensive discussion and careful consideration, the Board and Management of Lord Somers Camp and Power House recently made the difficult decision to pause our regular, volunteer-led program schedule through…
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CWAM Updates
Capital works and maintenance continue at Lord Somers Camp, with a clear focus on safety, access, and long-term asset protection. Several high-priority projects are complete, with others well advanced or…
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Gloria Bisset Turning 90
The members of LSC&PH wish Gloria Bisset a very happy 90th Birthday and send their congratulations for her January 1,2026 milestone. Gloria, who lives in Queensland, is the widow of one…
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AGM Camp Chief Reflections
One of the great privileges of the role of President and Camp Chief is that of recognising those who have given exemplary service to our organisation — people who have…
The Foundation rely on generous donations to continue to ensure everyone is able to experience the spirit of Somers now and into the future.
Patron
Her Excellency Professor the Honourable Margaret Gardner AC
Professor Margaret Gardner was the 9th and first woman President and Vice-Chancellor of Monash University from 1 September 2014 until 4 August 2023.
Prior to joining Monash, Professor Gardner was Vice-Chancellor and President of RMIT from April 2005 until August 2014. She has extensive academic experience, having held various leadership positions in Australian universities throughout her career, including at the University of Queensland and Griffith University.
