One Family’s Decades of Dedication & Service
There are some amazing stories of service throughout The Cottage Homes’ history. One of the most notable is the Marryat family, whose 74-year service was vital to our establishment and early growth.
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Celebrating Our Volunteers: The Lifeblood of Cottage Homes
This National Volunteer Week, we proudly celebrate the individuals who generously give their time, expertise, and heart to support Cottage Homes.
Cottage Homes Expands for the Future
Cottage Homes is excited to share some exciting growth plans that will significantly increase the number of people we can house over the next few years.
A Legacy Set in Stone
Across the Cottage Homes locations, you can find foundation stones and plaques from throughout our history that honour significant people and help to tell our story. Learn more and view the gallery.
150 Years of Housing with Heart
The Cottage Homes has supported older South Australians with safe, affordable housing for over 150 years. Read the remarkable story of how we got started.
Meet our newest Board Member
In late 2024, The Cottage Homes welcomed a very experienced new Board member, further enhancing our already strong Board.
Our Amazing Volunteer Visitors
Back in 1947, something truly special began at Cottage Homes — our amazing tradition of Visitors. To this day, these amazing volunteers are the heart and soul of Cottage Homes.
Green thumbs sow purpose and joy
Beautiful gardens brighten not just the environments, but the lives of residents at the seven Cottage Homes sites across Adelaide, thanks to some green thumbs among our organisation and residents.
Community spirit in bloom
A radio interview has led to a green-thumbed volunteer group refreshing garden beds at The Cottage Homes Mitcham.
Enhancing Spaces to Enrich Lives
Ongoing refurbishments and maintenance ensure the seven Cottage Homes sites across Adelaide remain safe, suitable, and welcoming places to call home for our 130 residents.