Thanks to Santé Cocktail Bar and Mix Haus

2 July 2024

A few weeks ago Santé Cocktail Bar contacted us to say they were doing an event and wanted the proceeds to go to Protea Place.


I popped in Monday night to say hi and thank them... but I could barely get in the door! 


Today, they rang to say they raised $10,000 for Protea Place and I almost fell off my chair. This shows the power of a small business, a supportive group and a shared goal of supporting women in need.


Thank you Santé Cocktail Bar, Mix Haus and everyone who attended to support this event. We are so grateful for your support and impact.


Be sure to pop into Santé Cocktail Bar for one of Toowoomba’s best cocktail experiences. Don't forget to say that Protea Place sent you!

A woman and a child are kneeling next to a planter filled with vegetables.
10 September 2025
A huge thank you to ALE Clothing & Signs Pty Ltd and DP Wealth Advisory for their incredible support. If you know, you know, and we know these two blokes are pretty amazing humans. Thanks to Andrew and Campbell for sponsoring the brand-new wrap on the Protea Place van. She looks absolutely fantastic, and we are so grateful for your generosity and kindness.
10 September 2025
A Lifeline for Protea Place The June 2025 announcement of a government contribution towards the operational costs of Protea Place has been a true lifeline for us. This funding assists with: Wages for our skilled practitioners Rent for our site However, we remain responsible for raising the additional funds required to cover: Meals Insurances Utilities Running vehicles Emergency brokerage for clients Programs and resources Marketing and events Office equipment and stationery Our Welcome Home Project While we apply for community grants wherever possible, most do not allow for covering existing or ongoing costs. That’s why the support of our community is so vital. We are deeply grateful to: Our sponsors and donors who give a little regularly — it makes an immense difference. Those who host fundraising events on our behalf. Those who quietly deposit a gift into our account. Those who drop off food and clothing donations. Those who provide free or heavily reduced goods and services. Looking ahead, we will be hosting two major fundraisers in 2026 and warmly thank you in advance for attending, purchasing raffle tickets, or supporting us through sponsorship. 
10 September 2025
Warning: Tissues May Be Required! Happy Tears Only! Through our Welcome Home Project , we had the privilege of helping a woman find her way home. This heartwarming milestone was only possible thanks to the incredible support and generosity of agencies, businesses, and our wider community, who came together with one goal: to make a house a home. 4 Homes in 1 Day  An extraordinary collaboration made possible by an extraordinary community. We are deeply grateful to: People First Bank Foundation Set Up Youturn Brokerage Footprints Community Brokerage MYER WHP Community Grant (furniture) Queensland Housing IHR Thru A Lens Media (video) McNab (vouchers) A heartfelt thank you to everyone involved for turning hope into reality. Images shared with full consent. Special thanks to our supporters: Sam O'Connor MP · David Janetzki MP · Amanda Camm MP · David Crisafulli MP · Trevor Watts