Donate in-kind
Donating in-kind goods or services to Cottage by the Sea directly supports and enhances the experiences of the visiting children.
Each week, we receive in-kind donations from our generous community for children at Cottage by the Sea.
From knitted blankets and scarves to brand-new bathers and wetsuits, in-kind donated items play a vital role in supporting program participants. We also gratefully receive in-kind donated services, from gardening and maintenance to IT and administration.
Each child who stays at Cottage by the Sea receives a gift bag to take home with them that contains donated items such as knitted goods, clothing, toiletries and stationery.
What items to donate
Please note we can only accept new items (nothing second-hand). Also, we are a nut-free facility.
For more information on what to donate, please download our Wish List below.
Calling all knitters to help us keep this tradition alive
Handmade blankets, scarves, toys and other knitted treasures bring comfort and joy to children visiting Cottage by the Sea.
Every item is generously donated by volunteers and treasured by the children who receive it.
Can you help? View our in-kind wish list or explore our knitting and crochet patterns to get started.
Common donated items:
- Knitted blankets, teddies, beanies, scarves and socks
- Clothing
- Stationery
- Food (no nuts)
- Indoor and outdoor games
- Beach and water equipment
How to donate in-kind items
To make an in-kind donation at Cottage by the Sea, please drop off the goods at Cottage during our opening hours: Monday-Friday from 9am-5pm. We are located at 29 Flinders Street in Queenscliff, Victoria. We encourage you to take a tour of our facilities during your drop-off or call the office on 5258 1663 to book a Morning or Afternoon Tea during your visit.
If you are in Melbourne and have items to donate, please contact Donna, our Melbourne Community Relations representative, on 0436 191 010 to pick up your donations.