QCWA Wonglepong Branch

14/05/2026

14/05/2026

Some people leave an impact without even realizing it. The way they greet people, include people, listen fully, or bring calm into everyday interactions can change the entire feeling of a room. Not every kind person is loud about it. A lot of the most meaningful ones are simply consistent.

And the older you get, the more you realize how rare it is to come across people who make life feel lighter instead of heavier.

14/05/2026

Nominations for the Multicultural Queensland Awards 2026 are closing soon, with new categories recognising the women shaping a stronger Queensland. 🤩

The Women’s Economic Empowerment Award highlights a woman who is creating real economic opportunities for women from culturally diverse backgrounds and supporting long term financial independence.

From business leaders to community advocates, these women are building confidence, capability and connection.

Know someone who should be recognised? Nominate them now 👉 www.qld.gov.au/mqa

14/05/2026

Thank you to the ladies who have supported this branch over the years.
Please join them for morning tea on June 5th if you can.

13/05/2026

4 Research based reasons to teach your child to knit:

1. Improved self-control.
A 2023 study asked elementary school children to complete inhibition-control tasks after a short knitting session. Researchers found the knitting group performed better on both emotional and non emotional self regulation tasks compared to the control group.

2.Better attention & focus.
A 2025 study found that participants performed better on attention tests after just 20 minutes of crochet. Researchers also observed changes in brain networks linked to attention.

3.Stronger learning skills.
Knitting combines counting, sequencing, pattern recognition, reading instructions, and problem solving all within one activity, which is why fiber crafts are often discussed in hands on education research.

4.Supports motor coordination.
Knitting requires sustained hand movement, visual tracking, coordination, and concentration at the same time. Developmental research has consistently linked fine motor development with broader cognitive development in children.

Sources:

1. Frontiers in Psychology

2.Scientific Reports / PubMed Sebastiano et al. (2025)

3. Craft Yarn Council - ‘Why Teach Knit & Crochet?’

4.Harvard Center on the Developing Child + Child Mind Institute

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