Toowoomba Bears Rugby Club raises key funds for Protea Place
Toowoomba Bears Rugby Club have rallied behind Protea Place in a bid to help reduce domestic violence. Check out our gallery from their annual Ladies Day fundraiser here.
Toowoomba
Don't miss out on the headlines from Toowoomba. Followed categories will be added to My News.
In the same week Protea Place signalled its intent to pressure the State Government for funding – a community group shaping generations of young men and women has rallied behind the not-for-profit.
Toowoomba Bears Rugby Union Club held its annual Ladies Day on Saturday with proceeds donated once again to Protea Place.
“Rallying behind and supporting organisations like Protea Place is very important to us,” Bears club president Bruce McConnel said.
“It’s very disappointing that despite the best efforts, despite the increased awareness, that incidents of domestic violence continue to rise.
“As a club we want to confront this issue, and being able to support organisations like Protea Place is something we are proud of.
“It’s unfortunate that we need organisations like them, but the work they do to support women in need is important.”
While funds raised from the club’s special event are donated directly to the Toowoomba based service, Bears’ support of Protea Place is not restricted solely to Ladies Day.
With a massive cross-section of teen, senior, male and female players, supporters and volunteers part of the club, McConnel said they could have a positive influence on countless people.
“Everyone of us can play a part in addressing and stopping domestic violence,” McConnel said.
“It’s about the conversations we have, educating ourselves and each other, supporting those in need and making better decisions.
“We have a broad cross section of people at our club – young boys and girls, senior male and female players, volunteers and supporters.
“We only have them for a few hours each week, but we can do a lot in that time.
“In the past our male players have visited Protea Place and been shown what they do.
“In the week leading up to Ladies Day we have guest speakers in for special sessions.
“When we educate and support our members they can be more aware, make better decisions and go out into other communities and be a positive influence there as well.”
‘Quite disturbed’: Marathon traffic light debate splits councillors
A two-hour council debate over Toowoomba’s newest set of traffic lights descended into jabs, snipes and “disparaging” comments, which left one elected official “quite disturbed”.
1000+ photos: Qld’s ultimate school formals gallery of 2024
Fun and fashion have been the name of the game as Queensland high school students glammed up for formal season in 2024. ALL THE SNAPS
Graduates shine at Toowoomba State High School Formal for 2024
After 12 long years of schooling, the Toowoomba State High School students celebrated in style, undeterred by a little rain.
Cops call on courts to keep accused teen carjacker detained
A teenage delinquent who allegedly dragged an elderly woman from her car and took off driving at speeds around 180km/h has requested bail.
Fire starts in kitchen after occupant leaves for work
Firefighters were called to multiple incidents overnight, including a fire in a kitchen and a nasty crash where they had to cut the driver free from the vehicle.
50+ photos: All the Toowoomba Anglican School formal arrivals
The Toowoomba Anglican School class of 2024 awed the crowd as they arrived for their formal on Friday night classically dressed arriving in an array of modern and old-style cars. See all the photos: