Protea Place News
Thank you to Domestic Violence Action Centre for such a heartwarming evening! Heartwarming to see so many people come together for the Domestic Violence Action Centre Walk Against Domestic Violence and Remembrance Cereomony. Heartbreaking to know another 29 women have lost their lives this year already. The shoes lined up as a symbol of never forgetting the women and children taken is something that is etched on our hearts and minds. It was so wonderful to see the community support there and schools! xx
Thank you Andrew! Andrew Wielandt from DP Wealth Advisory has been a longtime supporter of Protea Place and has stepped up to provide his support to us through what may be the biggest fight for our future. Thank you to Little Pig Consulting for creating another awesome video. We can’t wait to see what unfolds in 2024 with your support xx
Rest Peacefully Steph, Every so often we get an email that stops us in our tracks. Today was one of those days. Stephanie Andrews (Steph) lived with Disability and was supported by YellowBridge QLD for 15 years. She endured many struggles during her lifetime and we've just been told that in the early days she would have really benefited from being able to access the services of organisations like Protea Place and what we have to offer. She was an advocate for supporting vulnerable women and giving them hope, knowing that there is a better life for them. Steph had wanted to become a volunteer at Protea Place however she did not get this opportunity as she passed away from Cancer in December 2023. Stephs photo will be placed in Protea Place along with other women who have passed but who leave a lasting legacy of care to their community. Thank you Steph, we'll miss your big smile!
Huge Thanks to Sonny & Kat Photography! If you have not been to see the incredible photographic Empowering Women Visual Conversations by Sonny & Kat Photography currently on display The Write Gallery it’s an absolute MUST ! I was absolutely blown away when I popped in today. Incredible local women sharing their story and images to inspire us all . Absolute heroes, I’m not often speechless but today was an exception. On show until the 28th March ! An extra special mention to our beloved Carmel for raising funds for Protea Place through this Carmel Tulloch xx We are so grateful xx
Thank you to Rosalie House Cellar Door Restaurant for another incredible Charity Grape Stomp! At this event we were raising funds for Protea Place Women's Support Centre and Hope Horizons Inc . Our service is totally funded by the Toowoomba community and receives no Government funding to assist us despite our numerous pleas for help. We assist around 2000 women and children each year and numbers are rising. We will not stop fighting for vulnerable people in our community. We are the only service of our type for this entire region. Toowoomba & Warwick... you have single handedly made our work possible. We recently raised $150k to help keep our doors open. This is a godsend and buys us time. The housing crisis and economic disaster is not going away and just keeps biting harder with each day. We are so grateful for the generous support we receive xx
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