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 Ever wondered how children are chosen to take part in the amazing Cottage by the Sea programs? Throughout its 130-plus year history, Cottage by the Sea has taken children on referral from those who know the children best. Remaining true to the same mission: to reach those children who need it most, to enhance their […]
Stories From Camp Our Grade 6 REEFies were back at Cottage for the second time this year and it was a delight to have them back. It had felt so long since the first program. Both kids and the programs team were excited for the week ahead. The REEF program is all about building resilience, learning new skills […]
Stories From Camp The heading says is all, welcome to the first week of Winter! It was wild! Rain, hail and strong winds all week for our program participants. We were not able to get out in the ocean once this week. But, we made sure that the children would still have an amazing week to remember. We […]
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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