Base Services

14/10/2026

Great to be at the Toowoomba Jobs Expo today giving out FREE WORKWEAR!

🕘 9am – 3pm
📌 The Goods Shed, 3 Victoria Street, Toowoomba 4350

14/10/2026

🎉 Thanks to the amazing generousity of our community we have raised $479,627! 🙌

We are so so close to $480,000 need $373 please help us get there!

This brings us even closer to achieving our mission to provide more support to individuals and families in need across our community. Every dollar raised means we able to increase the services we provide, and the hours we open, impacting more lives. 💛

👉 Find out more or donate today:
🌐 https://base-services-big-move.raiselysite.com

Together, we can make a lasting difference.

Thank you for being part of the journey!

13/10/2026

Community is powerful.

When a community comes together, lives can change.

That's why we love the Hike for Homeless. It's not just about fundraising. It's about raising awareness, building compassion, and showing people experiencing homelessness that our community cares.

Join hundreds of others on Saturday, 31 October, as we walk together for a common purpose.

Register or donate: 👉 https://www.mycause.com.au/events/hikeforhomeless

Every step helps. Every dollar makes a difference.

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The Hike For Homeless is one of BASE Services' biggest fundraising and awareness events each year. Not only does it raise vital funds to support people experiencing homelessness and hardship in our region, but it also brings the community together around an issue that affects far too many people locally.

It is a great event for individuals, families, workplaces, community groups, sporting clubs, and service organisations to get involved in. Whether people are walking, fundraising, sponsoring, or simply helping spread awareness, every contribution makes a real difference.

Event Details:
📍 Location: Jubilee Park, Bridge Street (opposite Dudley Street), Toowoomba
📅 Date: Saturday 31 October 2026
⏰ Start Times: Staggered starts between 5:45 am and 6:45 am
🚶 Distances Available:
• 5 km
• 10 km
• 20 km

👥 Registration Types:
• Individual
• Family
• Team

💲 Registration Fees:
• 5 km: $25 adults | $10 children under 17
• 10 km: $35 adults | $20 children under 17
• 20 km: $60 adults | $30 children under 17

Participants can register or donate at: https://f.mtr.cool/rbx2enrn2b

10/10/2026

3 weeks to go!

The countdown is officially on for the 2026 Hike for Homeless.

📅 Saturday 31 October 📍 Jubilee Park, Toowoomba 🚶‍♀️ 5km | 🚶 10km | 🏃 20km

Every year this event brings together people from all walks of life who want to make a positive difference in our community.

Have you secured your spot yet?

Register today: 👉 https://www.mycause.com.au/events/hikeforhomeless

Let's make this our biggest Hike for Homeless yet!

03/10/2026

🌄 Hike For Homeless is back! 🌟
Join us for our annual community hike and help make a real difference in Toowoomba.

🏃‍♀️ Choose your challenge:
5km, 10km, or 20km — there's a trail for every fitness level!

🌿 It’s a scenic (and slightly challenging!) journey through nature, all for a powerful cause helping raise awareness and vital funds for those experiencing homelessness in our community. Proceeds go directly to the Basement Soup Kitchen, supporting their work providing hot meals, blankets, clothing, and essential services to those in need.

📅 Register now at https://www.mycause.com.au/events/hikeforhomeless
💛 For more information about how Base Services supports our community go to https://baseservices.com.au/

24/09/2026

🎲✨ BIG NEWS! ✨🎲

2nd Shot is SUPER excited to have landed a spot on the Toowoomba Edition Monopoly Board! 🏆🎉

Who would have thought that our little social enterprise café, built on great coffee, delicious food, and an amazing community, would become part of a game loved by generations? ❤️

If you're passing through town, come and visit us at:
📍 100 Bridge Street, Toowoomba (TAFE Campus)
☕ Open Weekdays: 8:00am – 2:00pm

Grab a coffee, enjoy a bite to eat, and celebrate this exciting milestone with us! Maybe we're not quite Park Lane yet... but we're definitely feeling like winners today! 😄🎲

Tag a friend you'd love to challenge to a game of Monopoly and let them know where to find us! 👇

☕🎉🎲

24/09/2026

🎉 WOW! $478,372 RAISED! 🎉

We are absolutely blown away by the generosity of our community. Together, we have now raised an incredible $478,372 towards our $1.8 million goal!

This is more than just a fundraising milestone—it represents hope, compassion, and a community that believes in supporting those doing it tough.

Every donation, share, fundraiser, and word of encouragement has helped bring us closer to opening our doors and creating a lasting impact for those who need it most.

We're celebrating this achievement, but we're not there yet. With your continued support, we can turn this vision into reality and create a permanent home for the vital services our community needs.

❤️ Raised: $478,372
🎯 Goal: $1.8 Million
🏡 Help us open our doors
If you'd like to be part of this journey, please consider making a donation and sharing our campaign with your family, friends, workplace,, or community group.

👉 Donate here:
https://base-services-big-move.raiselysite.com

Together, we're building more than a building—we're building hope, opportunity, and a stronger community for everyone.

Thank you for believing in this vision. Let's keep the momentum going! 💙

23/09/2026

We are incredibly grateful to Precinct Urban Planning for their $10,000 donation towards BASE Services Big Move Campaign!

Which brings our fundraising efforts to $477,905! 🙌

Your support is helping us get closer to opening the doors of our new home and expanding our impact in the community.

🏠 Help us open our doors! Every donation makes a difference.

👉 Donate here: https://base-services-big-move.raiselysite.com

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22/09/2026

We are incredibly grateful to Ken and Roz for opening their beautiful garden at 18 Andersson Court, Highfields to the public as part of the Toowoomba Exhibition Gardens.

Their generosity is not only giving visitors the chance to enjoy a truly stunning garden, but it's also helping raise much-needed funds for BASE Services, enabling us to continue supporting people in our community who are experiencing hardship. Entry to the garden is $6.

If you haven't visited yet, there's still time! The garden will be open until this Sunday so why not take the opportunity to wander through this beautiful space, admire the hard work and creativity on display, while supporting BASE Services l.

Thank you, Ken and Ross, for your kindness, hospitality, and community spirit. Your willingness to share your garden is helping make a real difference in the lives of others, and we are so thankful for your support.

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22/09/2026

We are SO blown away by our community’s generosity — $467,805 raised for the Big Move Campaign! 🤯💛 We are incredibly grateful.

Our future facility will include a 100-seat dining space, commercial kitchen, training and consulting rooms, and essential support services.

We’re now raising $1.8 million to secure and fit out the building — bringing us closer to supporting people facing homelessness and the housing crisis.

👉 Donate or find out more: https://base-services-big-move.raiselysite.com