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Last Updated: Thursday, 17 July 2025 13:27

Published: Thursday, 17 July 2025 13:27

Red Frogs Toowoomba today (Thursday, July 17, 2025) received a welcome funding boost from the proceeds of this year’s Toowoomba Mayoral Prayer Breakfast that was held at Rumours in May.

Toowoomba Region Mayor Cr Geoff McDonald presented a ceremonial cheque for $9144.60 to Red Frogs Toowoomba coordinator Andre Henare at Toowoomba City Hall.

Mayor McDonald praised the work of the Toowoomba Red Frogs team that includes more than 100 volunteers who cover an area west from Ipswich that incorporates the Toowoomba Region and other western centres.

“The volunteers’ primary focus is to ensure the wellbeing of young people in our community, via school education programs, boarding house and party support. They aid businesses via toolbox talks aimed at apprentice workers with random visits to deliver pancakes,” Mayor McDonald said.

“The team members also offer weekly mental health support programs at universities and run hydration stations and offer wellbeing support at music and sports events.

“Apart from handing out their familiar namesake lollies, the Red Frogs offer positive peer role model information.

“I thank everyone who attended the Toowoomba Mayoral Prayer Breakfast for contributing to this year’s fundraising.

“I’m grateful for the contribution of all suppliers, many of whom have backed the breakfast since its inception.

“The Toowoomba Mayoral Prayer Breakfast has raised more than $335,000 for regional charities.

“I acknowledge Toowoomba Mayoral Prayer Breakfast organising committee chair Pastor Andrew Hoey, Senior Minister at Rangeville Community Church and his committee, speakers and performers, Rumours, the TAFE Queensland South West staff and their hospitality students, student volunteers from St Saviour’s and St Joseph’s Colleges and State Emergency Service volunteers for their contributions.

“I look forward to another successful event in 2026.”

Red Frogs Toowoomba coordinator Andre Henare said the funds would support ongoing work for the boarding house programs, the Skatepark Shepherds program and associated sports programs.

Enquiries relating to the Red Frogs can be directed to toowoomba@redfrogs.com.au with additional information available via the Red Frogs Australia website – www.redfrogs.com.au

Caption: Red Frogs Toowoomba coordinator Andre Henare (centre) accepts proceeds totalling $9144.60 that were raised at May’s Toowoomba Mayoral Prayer Breakfast from Toowoomba Region Mayor Cr Geoff McDonald and Toowoomba Mayoral Prayer Breakfast committee member Sandy Llewellyn.