Important Update: Protea Place Warwick Pilot Program

24 June 2024

As the 12 month pilot program of the Warwick Protea Place site draws to a close we have made the decision to wind up the program in its current form.


You can read the full pilot report via our PDF on this link:

Warwick Pilot Report 2024
Protea Place Warwick

The pilot did exactly what we needed, it demonstrated the need for and assessed the viability in the absence of government funding to provide opportunities for alternate approaches.


These decisions are not made lightly and we have worked hard to ensure a legacy of support to vulnerable women in the Warwick & Southern Downs Region remains. Very importantly all remaining funds and resources WILL REMAIN IN WARWICK FOR WARWICK! 


We are extremely happy to announce that specific funding for housing support for domestic & family violence has been allocated to the Warwick region through Domestic Violence Action Centre who will not only continue their vital existing services in Warwick but will be working on growing additional support in the near future.


While the final outcome might look different, the main aim of ensuring support for women in the region was always at the forefront. 

  • Over 300 women assisted
  • A beautiful space generously created by the community will remain as a legacy and continue to be a safe haven for women in need
  • Community support and donations that will continue to impact women to get their lives back on track after a difficult time
  • Local staff are to be commended for their unwavering commitment and work and the lives they have changed through the PP Model


We have made every effort to contact supporters and donors this afternoon however if you would like to speak directly with Protea Place please email president@protea.org.au or ceo@protea.org.au or treasurer@protea.org.au.


We are incredibly happy that our efforts have secured ongoing support and awareness in the Warwick community beyond the pilot. We trust the community will get behind the Domestic Violence Action Centre as they continue to provide much needed specialist DFV support to the community.

"We thank each and every one of you for your support to date and your care and understanding at this difficult time."


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