About 4 Pink Wheels
More than 40,000 Queensland women over the age of 55 face homelessness, and we believe over 500 of them may be right here in the Toowoomba and Darling Downs South West and the Southern Downs Regions. That’s 500 women who are someone’s beloved aunt, mother, or grandmother, struggling to stay afloat. Accurate numbers are elusive as these women are often hidden from view.
Each step taken and dollar raised will help:
- Alarmingly, this figure is predicted to more than double by 2036.
- These women grapple with financial hardship driven by rising costs, limited employment opportunities, meager superannuation, and a scarcity of affordable housing. Women over 55 are now the fastest-growing homeless population in Australia.
- Young or old, women are disproportionately represented in homelessness statistics. Last year, 19% of people seeking help from specialist homelessness services were aged 15–24 nearly twice as many females (66%) compared to males (34%)
- In Australia, only 6 percent of people who are homeless sleep on the streets.
Often referred to as the “hidden homeless,” these women live in cars, couch surf, and face the constant threat of violence or abuse. Their hardships are not always visible, but they are very real.
By participating in the 4 Pink Wheels event, you're taking a stand to empower vulnerable women right here in Toowoomba. Your support will directly impact the lives of women who need it most.
Your Impact
With your help, we can continue our mission to provide vital support and resources to women in our community who face challenging circumstances. Your contributions will make a difference in their lives, offering them hope, security, and a brighter future.
We are aiming to raise over $100,000 to continue this mission in 2024 and beyond.
Join us for the 4 Pink Wheels event, and be part of the change right here in Toowoomba.
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Our Sponsors
A big thank you to our event sponsors. If you are interested in being an event sponsor for 2024,
please do not hesitate to get in touch with us for a copy of our Sponsorship Prospectus!
Our Ambassadors
A collection of community members, committed to helping make a difference in our 4 Pink Wheels campaign.
