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The Rippers Club annual summer drinks at Cottage
Last Saturday, the Rippers Club held a fun afternoon and “Ripping” event for its members and guests at the annual Rippers Summer Drinks held at Cottage overlooking the Rip. The Rippers help facilitate and enable support for Cottage by the Sea across their far-reaching business and social networks. As always, their events are packed full […]
Cottage President Scott Chapman AM appointed as a Member of the Order of Australia
A big congratulations from the entire Cottage by the Sea community to the recently appointed Cottage by the Sea President, Scott Chapman AM. Last week, Scott was appointed as a Member of the Order of Australia for his significant service to the Victorian community through a range of governance roles, including as a long-standing Board […]
Wakanyanas fundraising for Cottage – more than 100 years of support
Founded in 1916, the Wakanyanas lunch is an annual event for Freemasons, family and friends, which raises funds for Cottage by the Sea. The funds are raised through raffles, donations, “fines” and the famous auction of crayfish and prawns. Many members also donate goods such as toiletries, food, clothing and handmade toys for Cottage participants. The […]
Cottage by the Sea’s Annual Fair raises more than $75,000!
On Saturday January 13, Cottage by the Sea raised more than $75,000 at its Annual Fair. More than 2,500 people were in attendance at Cottage’s longest-running fundraiser. All of the funds raised from the Annual Fair will go directly to Cottage by the Sea programs. “The support of our community, as always, is amazing. We […]
Cottage by the Sea Annual Fair 2024 map
We look forward to welcoming you to Cottage by the Sea tomorrow, Saturday January 13, for our Annual Fair from 9am–2pm! Here is a map outlining the location of the stalls. Please note that the location of some stalls may be subject to change on the day. Please call us on 5258 1663 if you […]
Cottage by the Sea Annual Fair 2024
On Saturday January 13, 2024 from 9am–2pm, Cottage by the Sea will host its Annual Fair at 29 Flinders Street in Queenscliff. The Annual Fair is Cottage’s longest-running fundraiser. Originally an Annual Picnic, the children’s charity has records of the fundraiser dating back to 1924. “Our Annual Fair has been operating for almost 100 years […]
Merry Christmas from Cottage by the Sea!
From everyone at Cottage by the Sea, we wish you a very Merry Christmas and hope you have a wonderful start to 2024. Thank you for being a part of our success this year as we continue to enhance the lives of more children through inspiration, fun and opportunity. We can’t wait to support more […]
Volunteer Christmas lunch
We had a wonderful afternoon with our volunteers today enjoying a delicious festive lunch. Cottage by the Sea volunteers play such an important role in the day-to-day operations. Even though they don’t work directly with the children, they certainly make a difference behind the scenes to enhance the lives of program participants. Our CEO Adam […]
Summer Wish List
Please find below Cottage by the Sea’s Summer Wish List for 2024. Thank you for your donations – they go directly to the children who attend our programs.