When you think about The Collaroy Centre, you might picture school camps, church retreats, outdoor activities, or team-building adventures. And yes, we’re proud to be a place where thousands of people come each year to connect, grow, and create lasting memories.

But what you might not realise is that every visit to The Collaroy Centre contributes to something much bigger.

As a social enterprise owned and operated by The Salvation Army, The Collaroy Centre plays a key role in supporting the Salvos’ mission across Australia. That means your booking doesn’t just fund your experience, it fuels frontline support services for people doing it tough.

A venue with purpose

When schools, churches, businesses, and community groups choose The Collaroy Centre, they’re not just choosing a venue, they’re investing in a mission. The funds generated through bookings and events are directly reinvested into programs that support vulnerable Australians through:

• Homelessness services
• Youth engagement and housing programs
• Family and domestic violence support
• Emergency disaster response
• Addiction recovery, aged care, and more

This unique model makes The Collaroy Centre more than a campsite or conference venue. It makes it a place of purpose, one where every guest becomes part of something bigger.

Your Stay = Someone’s Support

Let’s break it down. A school camp at The Collaroy Centre means students get a safe, structured, and exciting experience. But it also means that somewhere else, a young person might be accessing safe housing or mentorship through a Salvos youth service.

A business retreat on the Northern Beaches could help fund food relief for families doing it tough. A community church gathering might help keep the lights on at a women’s refuge.

The ripple effect is real and powerful.

Why it matters

Across Australia, thousands of people turn to The Salvation Army every day for help, hope, and healing. The Salvos support:

• More than 100,000 people experiencing homelessness
• Over 13,000 youth each year with mentoring, housing and employment support
• Thousands of families fleeing domestic violence
• Rapid-response teams during floods, fires and national emergencies

And they can only do that with the support of partners like The Collaroy Centre, and guests like you.

A partnership you can be proud of

For guests, it’s a simple but profound idea: the time you spend with us supports time that others might not have without help.

Your group might come here for growth, celebration, reflection or team-building. But you leave knowing your experience also contributed to helping someone find safety, dignity, or a fresh start.

That’s the heart of what we do, and why we do it.

Ready to make your next event matter even more?

If you’re planning a school camp, leadership retreat, or group event, consider booking it at a venue that gives back.

At The Collaroy Centre, we’re proud to be:

• The perfect place to connect, grow and celebrate
• A partner in life-changing mission work
• A venue where every guest experience supports someone else’s new beginning

Thanks for being part of our purpose.