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Cottage by the Sea is a not-for-profit Australian children’s charity helping more kids lead happy, healthy lives.

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. Whichever program children are involved in, they are encouraged to have fun, take risks and explore options in a safe and supportive environment. Increased confidence is the most valued outcome for children who participate in Cottage by the Sea programs according to children, parents and teachers. Children’s increased confidence supports their access to new opportunities and inspires children to lead fulfilling lives.

04/11/2026

✨⛳ A huge thank you to the Rippers for creating such a fantastic inaugural Charity Golf Day at Barwon Heads Golf Club.

Thanks to the generosity of Barwon Heads Golf Club, players, sponsors, donors and volunteers, an incredible $80,000 was raised to support Cottage by the Sea. 💙

We are so grateful for your support and for the lasting difference this event will make in the lives of the children and families who participate in our programs.

30/10/2026

📢 Long weekend update:

Please note that due to skeleton staffing over the long weekend, we won't be able to accept donations on Monday 2nd and Tuesday 3rd of November.

We're back to normal programming on Wednesday 4th, November.

Thank you for your patience and understanding – we look forward to seeing you soon!

29/10/2026

Cottage by the Sea extends our heartfelt thanks to Morgans Financial Limited for their generous donation through this year’s Big Dry Friday initiative.

Operating for over 135 years, Cottage relies on the generosity of our supporters to help deliver life-changing experiences for children and families in the form of tailored short stay programs that build confidence and skills to help participants learn and grow in their schools and communities. Donations like this ensure more children can access programs, experiences and opportunities that may otherwise be beyond their reach, creating positive impacts that last well beyond their stay.

Funds raised through Big Dry Friday go toward our children's programs, helping us continue to make a meaningful difference in the lives of young people experiencing vulnerability.

Thank you Big Dry Friday supporters for your contribution to our children's programs.

20/10/2026

🎣 50+ yabbies caught.
🚤 Plenty of time on the river.
🏊 A few refreshing swims.
😂 Heaps of laughs.

Our Mentors recently spent five days in Moulamein swapping screens and schedules for fishing lines, yabby races and time spent connecting with each other and the outdoors.

While the yabbies were a highlight, the real win was watching young people build confidence, independence and friendships that will last long after camp ended.

A huge thank you to the Anderson Family for helping make another memorable Moulamein camp possible. 💙

08/10/2026

Boomerangs, didgeridoos and a baby emu! 🪃🦘 Our Reefies had a fantastic afternoon at the Wathaurong Booln Booln Cultural Centre, exploring culture through hands-on learning and having plenty of fun on the way.

01/10/2026

Our Reefies putting their skills to the test at Geelong Ninjas!🤸🤸🤸

30/09/2026

📣 We're looking for a Housekeeper to join our team.

As Cottage by the Sea continues to grow, we're seeking a Housekeeper to help maintain our main Cottage and new Riptide facility.

This role is about creating clean, safe and welcoming spaces for the children, young people, families, volunteers and staff who visit and work with us every day.

If you take pride in your work and enjoy being part of a supportive team, we'd love to hear from you.

✅ Casual role.
✅ Flexible hours.
✅ Meaningful work in a beautiful coastal setting.

Learn more or apply here: https://au.seek.com/job/94462002?ref=cm-ui

29/09/2026

🌊 "I have never seen something so beautiful!"

It was a pleasure to welcome students from Western English Language School to Cottage by the Sea as part of the Take a Break program.

For many students, it was their first time seeing the ocean in Australia, and for some, their first swim in the sea, making it a truly memorable week of discovery. ✨

24/09/2026

🌊First waves. Big smiles.

Students from Melbourne's western suburbs stepped out of their comfort zones and into an unforgettable coastal adventure on our Take a Break program. From catching their first waves on a boogie board to discovering the wonders of the reef, they built confidence, resilience and friendships while making memories to last a lifetime.

When asked "My time at Cottage by the Sea made me feel...", one student simply said: "Happy. More than I have in a longggg time."💙

21/09/2026

🐙 One of the highlights of this Take a Break program came courtesy of an unexpected visitor at Queenscliff Marina: a blue-ringed octopus. Small, elusive and expertly camouflaged, they're not something you see every day, making the discovery an unforgettable moment for the group.

The encounter sparked curiosity, learning and a deeper appreciation of the incredible marine life found along our coastline. ✨

Address

29 Flinders Street
Queenscliff, VIC
3225

Telephone

+61352581663

Website

https://www.cottagebythesea.com.au/

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