Summer by the Sea

06/03/2026

In celebrating 30 years of Summer by the Sea, we’re sharing some reflections from Di Moore, a current DEECA staff member who was still at university when the program started in 1996! 🎓

Di started as a Summer Activities Coordinator with around 40 volunteers from across the state.

"I am testament to the legacy of those involved - volunteers and participants alike - many of whom have gone on to careers in marine and coastal protection and management.

Most people who take part in the program value and continue to care for the marine and coastal environment with greater appreciation and understanding."

From volunteer to facilitator, Summer by the Sea has not only sparked curiosity and care for the coast for Di, it has left a lasting legacy.

📷 The ‘Summer By The Sea’ display & bookings caravan in 1996

06/03/2026

11/01/2026

Join Conservation Regulator Victoria for this online Summer by the Sea activity, designed to turn learning into action, the session helps kids understand how we can all care for wildlife and the coast.

Bonus: Each youngster taking part will receive a printable Junior Forest and Wildlife Officer certificate! 🎓

📅 When: 12pm on Tuesday, January 13
✅ Open to everyone – ideal for primary school children
👉 Register here: https://bit.ly/4ptkm3k

Looking for a fun and educational school holiday activity for the kids?

Sign them up for our webinar: 'Become a Junior Forest and Wildlife Officer', part of Coastcare Victoria's Summer by the Sea program. 🌊

Led by a Conservation Regulator Forest and Wildlife Officer, this interactive session explores the rules protecting Victoria’s coastal environments - and precious whales! 🐋

Designed to turn learning into action, the session helps kids understand how we can all care for wildlife and the coast.

Bonus: Each youngster taking part will receive a printable Junior Forest and Wildlife Officer certificate! 🎓

📅 When: 12pm on Tuesday, January 13
✅ Open to everyone – ideal for primary school children
👉 Register here: https://bit.ly/4ptkm3k

09/01/2026

07/01/2026

Looking for a fun and educational school holiday activity for the kids?

Sign them up for our webinar: 'Become a Junior Forest and Wildlife Officer', part of Coastcare Victoria's Summer by the Sea program. 🌊

Led by a Conservation Regulator Forest and Wildlife Officer, this interactive session explores the rules protecting Victoria’s coastal environments - and precious whales! 🐋

Designed to turn learning into action, the session helps kids understand how we can all care for wildlife and the coast.

Bonus: Each youngster taking part will receive a printable Junior Forest and Wildlife Officer certificate! 🎓

📅 When: 12pm on Tuesday, January 13
✅ Open to everyone – ideal for primary school children
👉 Register here: https://bit.ly/4ptkm3k