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 Arriving in Sydney with 22 Mentors, we were set to discover the sights and sounds of the city. First, there was stairs to climb out of the airport, stairs to climb out of the underground train line and stairs to the apartment buildings. It was all in preparation for the final adventure of a 3 […]
Stories From Camp Each week the children gear up into wetsuits for a swim at our favourite beach, right out the back gate of Cottage. If we’re lucky we time the swim right on the low tide. When its low tide at our beach the small reef becomes exposed. The reef is a beautiful sight and we invite […]
Newsletters Through most of the year, we take groups of children on fishing charters. The children rise early, before dawn and head down to Queenscliff Harbour in the Cottage bus. The generously donated hand knitted scarves, beanies and gloves areparticularly welcome in the cool mornings.
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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