QCWA Bowen Branch 4805

04/09/2026

This Friday is Macadamia Nut Day.
Fun Fact: A macadamia nut is botanically a seed. The part of the macadamia we eat is the seed found inside the fruit’s protective husk and exceptionally hard shell.

Australians can join the celebration by choosing Australian-grown macadamias, sharing them with family, friends or workmates, and learning more about our macadamia growers and regions.

04/09/2026

🌟🍽️ Check your inbox! The September Monthly Munch E-Newsletter is here! 🥬📬

This month we spotlight facilitator Elizabeth Miles from Wallangarra QCWA and hear about how she has been promoting the program in her community! We’re also sharing our delicious San Choy Bau recipe and exploring the benefits of fibre as part of our nutrition education focus. 🌱👩🏼‍🍳🥬

Plus, catch up on some of the fantastic Country Kitchens workshops and activities happening across Queensland!

Head to our website to read the latest issue 👉 https://qcwacountrykitchens.com.au/monthly-munch-newsletter/

📰 Not subscribed to our e-newsletter? Sign up now via our website to get the Monthly Munch delivered straight to your inbox! 💻📥

04/09/2026

🍅 Spanish Chicken | Cooking for 1 or 2** 🍗

Looking for a simple, flavour-packed dinner without cooking a huge batch? This Spanish Chicken is perfect for one or two! 🇪🇸

Tender chicken is cooked with smoky paprika, harissa, garlic and lemon, then simmered with colourful veggies, cannellini beans, olives and tomatoes — all in one pan 🙌

✨ Quick and easy
🥕 Packed with fibre from veggies and beans
🍳 Minimal washing up
👩‍🍳 Perfectly portioned for 2

Serve with crusty bread or brown rice for a delicious, balanced meal that makes cooking at home easy! Find the recipe here: https://qcwacountrykitchens.com.au/recipe/spanish-chicken/

30/08/2026

🌮 Fish tacos for two! 🌮

With flaky spiced fish, crunchy purple cabbage, sweet corn, creamy avocado, and a zesty lime dressing, these tacos are packed with flavour. Even better, three small tacos will give you two serves of veggies! 🥑🌽

Don't have all the ingredients? Mix up the slaw depending on what's in your fridge. Try adding wombok or green cabbage, spring onion, carrot, celery, or even mango. 🥕🥭

A simple, colourful meal that makes getting your veggies in a little more delicious! 💚

Find the recipe on our website 👉 https://qcwacountrykitchens.com.au/recipe/fish-tacos-with-corn-and-avocado-slaw/

Health and Wellbeing Queensland

24/08/2026

As we age, moving our bodies in ways we enjoy can help us keep doing the things that matter to us.

For older adults, regular physical activity is associated with:
💙 Better balance
💙 A lower risk of falls
💙 Stronger muscles and improved mobility
💙 Better mood and confidence
💙 Better overall health and wellbeing

Choosing activities you enjoy makes it easier to stay active and build movement into your week.

If you have an older parent, grandparent, neighbour or friend, why not invite them to join you for a walk, a dance class or another activity you can enjoy together?

Moving together is a great way to stay connected while looking after your health.

Sources:
Sherrington et al. Exercise for preventing falls in older people living in the community. Br J Sports Med, 2020.
Agbangla et al.. Effects of physical activity on physical and mental health of older adults living in care settings: a systematic review of meta-analyses. Int J Environ Res Public Health, 2023.

24/08/2026

Congratulations to our incoming Executive Committee at our AGM 2026. To the outgoing Committee, we thank you for your service. (absent: incoming International Officer Lynne Edwards).

24/08/2026

Every QCWA project starts with a simple question:
"How can we help?"
Whether it's supporting local families, raising funds for community initiatives, advocating on important issues or creating opportunities for connection, QCWA continues to make a difference across Queensland.
What community project is your branch most proud of?

24/08/2026

Craving a taste of Samoa without a long shopping list? This Sapasui (Samoan chop suey) is packed with tender beef, cabbage and veg, simmered together in one pan for a warming, comforting dinner the whole family will love.
It's part of our 2026 Country of Study collection. Find the full recipe on our website 👉https://qcwacountrykitchens.com.au/recipe/sapasui/
Health and Wellbeing Queensland

06/08/2026

06/08/2026

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