Give regularly to help more children experience inspiration, fun and opportunity at Cottage by the Sea.
According to the 2023 Victorian Council of Social Services Insights Report, more than 216,000 Victorian children live in significant economic disadvantage. Children attending Cottage by the Sea will experience some of the best memories of their lives. To offer this opportunity to more young people, we need your ongoing support. Through this combined effort, we will help more children.
How your regular donation makes an impact
Visiting children to Cottage by the Sea feel the excitement of catching a fish on a boat charter, the accomplishment of learning how to surf and the delight of eating fresh healthy food, among many other positive experiences. Thanks to your donations, children return home with memories for life, increased confidence and a sense of belonging. More children need this.
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Every contribution makes a difference. Thank you for supporting our cause.
Secure Payment
Your donation helps Cottage by the Sea provide each year approximately ...
3,540
bed nights for children
40
Take a Break programs
45
young people with first aid training, barista and food handling course
Our social return
Every $1 you donate converts to at least $3 social and economic value to the community.
The Social Return on Investment analysis found that Cottage by the Sea generates positive social value for children and young people, families, parents and carers, volunteers and the wider community.
The Cottage programs that your donation supports
Take a Break
The Take a Break program covers our weekly programs for primary school-aged children.
This program encourages children to be active, healthy, confident and respectful.
REEF
Our REEF program – Recreation, Education, Environment, Friendship – follows children through the transition from primary to secondary school.
Mentor
Cottage by the Sea Mentors join us from the REEF program. The underpinning goals of the Mentor program are for young people to be actively contributing to their community, school, home and at Cottage.