QCWA Calliope

QCWA Calliope The QCWA is about meeting people, making friends, learning new skills and your local community. By 1928, she had built 283 Branches with 13,000 members.

Monthly meeting: 2nd Tuesday at 9:30am
Coffee, Chat & Craft: Mondays 9am-12pm Ruth Fairfax was the founding president of The Queensland Country Women’s Association (QCWA). Ruth herself was the quintessential countrywoman, raised on the land at Lue, north-east of Orange in New South Wales. She moved to the Longreach region of Queensland after marrying in 1899, and lived there for nearly 10 years. I

n 1908, the Fairfax family moved to the Darling Downs where Ruth established a Sunday school and lobbied for bible-study in state schools. In 1922, Ruth was appointed President of the newly-established QCWA. Ruth travelled extensively to keep in touch with regional members, enabling country women to come together for friendship and to share and learn life skills. In 1929, Ruth travelled overseas where she studied at the Women’s Institutes in England and Scotland, sharing experiences of her work for the QCWA. She received an Order of the British Empire (OBE) in 1935 in recognition of her community work. In 1944, the QCWA established the Ruth Fairfax Bursary to assist a young person in pursuing agricultural studies. Ruth died in Sydney on 1 February 1948. One week later, the relocated QCWA state headquarters in Brisbane was officially opened and called Ruth Fairfax House.

28/05/2026

Looking for a few simple ways to make everyday meals and snacks a little more nourishing? Start with small swaps that fit into real life

Try:
• Fruit juice or cordial → a piece of fruit
• Sugary cereal → porridge or wholegrain cereal
• Soft drinks → water or plain milk
• Potato chips → plain popcorn or wholemeal pita chips
• White bread → wholemeal or wholegrain bread
• Butter → mono- and polyunsaturated oils or margarine

Healthy eating doesn’t have to be complicated or expensive. Small changes can build confidence in the kitchen and support healthier habits over time.

Which swap could you try this week?

Did you know you can hire our Hall? See flyer for all details 🏣
28/05/2026

Did you know you can hire our Hall? See flyer for all details 🏣

25/05/2026
Monday coffee, chat & craft enjoying very yummy platters. We are celebrating local legends volunteers. Thank you to Glad...
25/05/2026

Monday coffee, chat & craft enjoying very yummy platters. We are celebrating local legends volunteers. Thank you to Gladstone Regional Council Local Legends Recognition Fund. Thank you all for the many hours of volunteering.

24/05/2026
A very lovely morning Ambrose Markets.
23/05/2026

A very lovely morning Ambrose Markets.

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