A community in Toowong is preparing to gather on the bowling green for a cause close to many hearts, as the West Toowong Bowls Club hosts its annual “Bowling for Millie” fundraiser supporting families affected by epilepsy.
The community event will take place on Sunday, 22 March at the West Toowong Bowls Club, bringing together residents, volunteers and local businesses to raise funds for Epilepsy Queensland.
The initiative began through the efforts of Toowong resident and butcher Tim Walsh from Toowong Village Meats, whose daughter Millie lives with epilepsy and experiences seizures that cannot be controlled by medication.
A Community Event with Personal Roots
The fundraiser was started more than two decades after Millie’s diagnosis, as her family searched for ways to support others facing the same challenges. Millie recently turned 21 and enjoys creative activities such as art, music and dancing. Her family has spent years managing the impact of epilepsy on daily life.
Mr Walsh has said the event is a way for Millie and the family to give something back to Epilepsy Queensland, an organisation that has spent more than 50 years helping families across the state with education, advocacy and practical support.
The event has grown into a strong community effort in Toowong, with the local bowls club, volunteers and nearby businesses contributing time, prizes and support each year.
Local Support Grows Each Year
Last year’s Bowling for Millie community day raised $15,320 for Epilepsy Queensland. This year, the organisers hope the Toowong community will once again come together and match or exceed that total.
Club president Richard Goldsworthy has said the bowls club has always been about more than sport, and that the Bowling for Millie event reflects the strong sense of care within the Toowong community. He noted that the support shown by members, volunteers and local sponsors demonstrates how neighbourhood groups can work together to help families facing difficult health challenges.
The event will include barefoot bowls on the green, live music performances during the afternoon and a range of fundraising activities organised by volunteers.
Entertainment and Fundraising on the Green
Visitors attending the day will find a lively community atmosphere with raffles, auctions and entertainment throughout the event.
One of the major attractions will be a series of premium meat tray raffles supplied by local businesses, alongside auctions featuring sporting memorabilia. Food will also be available through the club’s bistro, along with bar facilities for attendees.
Organisers say the goal is not only to raise funds but also to increase awareness of epilepsy and the support services available to families across Queensland.
Published 5-Mar-2026
