Our Programs
Protea Place provides a range of programs and support for women experiencing or recovering from domestic and family violence, homelessness, or other life trauma.
Our integrated model of support means that assistance is comprehensive, combining various services, programs, and systems to holistically respond to the unique needs of women in crisis.
Toowoomba Support Centre
Situated in a beautiful old home on Russell Street in the heart of the CBD, the service is centred around connection, care and dignity.
Three days per week, a “drop-in day refuge” is available for women to access a range of vital services. These include a homestyle hot lunch that is focused on comfort and nutrition. The dining table is the centrepiece of engagement and connection and allows women to feel safe and nurtured, no matter what they are facing. All services are free.
Some Services we offer include:
- Crisis and Dignity support (Meals, showers, laundry, clothing, toiletries)
- Crisis support and referral with DV and homelessness
- Case Management
- Brief Intervention Counselling
- Glimmer Group - Psychosocial Craft & Connection for PP clients
- The Welcome Home Project - Setting up homes after DV and Homelessness for PP clients
The Welcome Home Project
The Welcome Home Project was created in March 2020 to assist women once they have secured housing. Often, women are starting over and do not have the finances to set up a home. Women who have been working with Protea Place to achieve a housing outcome may be assisted with this program. A team of volunteers will go in and completely set up the house to create a home.
Depending on available items, this will generally include white goods, furniture, linen, soft furnishings and decorative items, laundry and kitchen essentials.
This program is available to women who may have experienced homelessness, been displaced by domestic and family violence or other life crisis that has left them without a home or belongings. The WHP allows women to then be able to focus on healing and getting life back on track.
