Located only a stone’s throw from the beach in Queenscliff, Victoria, Cottage by the Sea has been a charity for children since 1890. Our professional programs receive no government funding and rely solely on the generosity of your donations.
Our mission is to enhance the lives of more children 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
News Updates Make 2024 the year you create a life-changing legacy with Cottage by the Sea. Leaving a gift in your Will allows you to leave a legacy of money, property, shares or goods beyond your lifetime that will help the generations of children to come. Anyone can write a free, legally binding Will, with free and […]
Events This morning, the Queenscliff Branch hosted a Christmas craft morning at Cottage by the Sea. Guests gathered in our art room to make Christmas-inspired gifts, cards and decorations for the festive season, followed by morning tea in our dining room overlooking the sea. Thank you to everyone who attended this morning’s craft event while supporting […]
Events This afternoon, the Bellarine Branch hosted a luncheon at Cottage. 59 guests gathered in our upstairs space overlooking the ocean to enjoy a delicious meal prepared by Chef Kim and our wonderful volunteers and staff. Guest speaker Meg Durham is a wellbeing educator, speaker and coach, and shared some powerful insights on how we can all live […]
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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