Annual General Meeting 2025 

Our Chair Scott Chapman AM and CEO Adam Wake took the opportunity to reflect on the year’s challenges and celebrate our successes, along with discussing our exciting plans for the upcoming year.

We also heard from Treasurer Don Rankin and Michael Randall OAM from Cottage’s Investment Committee. Scott welcomed our new Board member Hugh Robertson, who said he’s “delighted to be involved”.

Guest speaker David McDonald, renowned local prestige builder and Project Manager of the new Riptide Cottage build, updated guests on the project. "For the past 15 years I've had a part of me at the Cottage – it still very much is – and I love being a part of it,” David shared.

David is generously overseeing the entire build and landscaping project pro bono. "Riptide has been a joy to be involved in. I'm very proud of what we're doing to get this up and running,” David continued.

Adam also unveiled our Green Brick Appeal – an exciting new fundraising initiative to cement your support in history and help make a positive difference to the lives of children for generations to come.

Thank you to everyone who contributed to the success of Cottage by the Sea this past year. We look forward to having you on the journey in 2026 and beyond!