Welcome
Businessman Jim O'Dea was deeply hurt by the vandalism caused at Drayton and Toowoomba Cemetery on 9 August 2024 and wanted to gather together a group of like-minded people who could take steps to correct the damage caused to 143 headstones and graves. He contacted "The Chronicle" columnist Greg Johnson and together they organised media, and meetings with Toowoomba Regional Council, RSL Toowoomba sub-branch, community groups and individuals. Thus the Headstone Healing Project was born with the goal of restoring the cemetery's heritage and history.
Our Volunteers.
Headstone Healing Project founder Jim O'Dea was quickly joined by a number of good people who wanted to share his goal of raising funds to correct the damage to 143 headstones and graves at Drayton and Toowoomba Cemetery. In that number were stonemasons, historians, educators, engineers, accountants, journalists and other specialists. Although the group is informal several concerned people have taken up positions.
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Our Mission Story
Projects
Headstone Reparations
Our primary project focuses on repairing and restoring 143 vandalized headstones in the Drayton and Toowoomba Cemetery. Through community support and fundraising efforts, we aim to bring back dignity to these sacred sites and honour the memories of those laid to rest.
Community Engagement
We engage with the local community to raise awareness about the importance of preserving cemeteries as historical and heritage sites. Our programs encourage active participation and involvement in the restoration process, fostering a sense of unity and respect for our shared history.
Heritage Promotion
Our heritage promotion initiatives highlight the significance of cemeteries as valuable repositories of history, culture, and identity. By educating the community about the rich heritage embedded in these sites, we aim to instill a sense of pride and responsibility towards their preservation.
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