Thanks to Jonny Buckets Mobile Car Detailing

25 February 2025

A MASSIVE SHOUTOUT AND THANK YOU to Jonny Buckets Mobile Car Detailing!


Our Protea Place vehicles have been treated to a phenomenal clean and detail today, and we are absolutely thrilled with the results! Jonny's attention to detail is truly exceptional – our cars look, feel, and even smell like they're brand new!


We are so incredibly blessed to have such a generous and caring business community that supports our work. Thank you, Jonny, for your kindness and dedication.


If you're in need of top-notch car detailing in Toowoomba and surrounding areas, we highly recommend contacting Jonny Buckets Mobile Car Detailing. He specialises in chemical-free interior detailing and foam wash exterior hand washing to protect your car's paint. His commitment to low-tox cleaning and impeccable attention to detail make him the perfect choice.


Tell him Protea Place sent you!

Jonny Buckets is standing next to a pink Protea Place car.

"On behalf of Protea Place, we are incredibly grateful to Jonny Buckets Mobile Car Detailing for his generous donation of time and expertise in cleaning and detailing our vehicles. Thank you, Jonny, for your commitment to our community."


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Important Update: Louise Hunt

22 April 2025
It is with the heaviest of hearts that we, the Protea Place team, try to articulate the profound sadness and grief we feel at the loss of our beautiful friend, Louise Hunt. Today, standing alongside Mayor Geoff McDonald , we struggled to find words adequate to express the devastation that has gripped our community. The raw emotion and visible distress of our Mayor spoke volumes about the impact Louise had on everyone who knew her.

Thanks to the Toowoomba Community

15 April 2025
MASSIVE SHOUTOUT: Celebrating Our Amazing Local Supporters! Today, we want to shine a light on the incredibly generous and supportive local businesses who are the backbone of Protea Place, helping us make our everyday operations possible. Many of these wonderful businesses have been with us since we opened our doors in 2019 and continue to stand alongside us in unwavering support of our community. From having 100% of our rent covered by the incredible TUFF Australia , to the beautiful complimentary floral arrangements provided by Floral Image Ipswich & Darling Downs , every single contribution is deeply valued and treasured.
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Thanks to Lou's Place

8 April 2025
Huge thanks to Lou's Place ! Six years ago, in our early days of dreaming and building Protea Place, we journeyed to Sydney to visit the incredible Lou's Place . It was the closest model we could find to the vision we held, a beacon of hope in action for vulnerable women. We spent a day surrounded by kindred spirits – women utterly devoted to creating a better world. We spoke the same language, shared the same unwavering determination, and knew we had found our tribe. [ Link to ABC Compass story about Lou's Place ] Lou's Place generously shared their invaluable knowledge, learnings, and insights from their many years of incredible work. While six years have brought changes – a move to a new home in Redfern and the natural evolution of staff – the bond forged that day remains a cherished part of Protea Place's history. Amanda D, Jacqui, and Amanda T made that crucial trip possible six years ago, allowing the Toowoomba Women's Collective to learn from Lou's Place's 20 years of impactful work. We continue to admire your vital work in providing a safe and non-judgmental space for women in crisis. Thank you for your pioneering spirit and for showing us what's possible!