Located only a stone’s throw from the beach in Queenscliff, Victoria, Cottage by the Sea has been providing children with inspiration, fun and opportunity through our tailored programs for 130 years. Our programs receive no government funding and rely solely on the generosity of your donations.
The mission of Cottage by the Sea is to enhance the lives of children in need by providing inspiration, fun and opportunity within a holiday environment.
social and economic value is created for every $1 donated by you
of the total social value created is for children and young people
the remaining value is created for families, the community and our volunteers
Learning from fun is important, and creates significant value for kids
The impact of the Cottage perseveres beyond the duration of the camps, and can last a lifetime
The Cottage’s impact on children is positively compounded with more frequent engagement
A child’s happiness benefits the whole family
The Cottage is an enduring part of the community
Stories From Camp It was definitely worth the drive all the way from the Victorian High Country to be a part of the REEF Program for this young participant.
Stories From Camp Winding roads, picturesque ocean views and iconic landmarks graced our Mentors as they explored the Great Ocean Road for a day journey. Maddie was overawed at the beautiful clear blue water and rocky cliff faces on the bus ride from Cottage to Aireys Inlet. The road took a turn inland along the river and amongst […]
Stories From Camp Camp Leaders Chook and Sean had set the REEFies a task of navigating their own way around the hiking trail, using the map and their leadership skills. With no technology, no phones, no watches and no access to the time, REEFies were in control of rest stops, lunch and water breaks. Sally was fast to […]
Cottage by the Sea programs receive no government funding and rely on the support of the community.
Together we can create an impact through Corporate Social Responsibility and Donations that will benefit the entire community.
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