17/10/2026
Today Quota Jimboomba held our 'Heroes and their Stories' Luncheon at the Golden Inn Chinese Restaurant, Jimboomba.
Thank you to our very special guest speakers, Sue Neale and Zoe Norton.
Sue is a local paramedic who was awarded the prestigious Ambulance Service Medal in this year's Australia Day Honours List. Today she shared personal stories about her time as a Paramedic and also as a volunteer with Ambulance Wish Qld. We were all touched by her compassion, experiences and commitment to helping others.
Zoe works for Scenic Training and she organises a variety of training and qualification sessions for First Aid, etc. She has also held 2 Auslan workshops and today she discussed the importance of everyone learning to use sign language as a way to communicate in all situations. We certainly admire her passion and her connection with people, including those with hearing and speech difficulties.
This event was aimed at raising awareness and funds for one of Quota Jimboomba's important projects 'Hearing and Speech'.
We enjoyed a delicious lunch, were entertained and informed by the guest speakers and great company, and some of us came away with fabulous raffle prizes.
Congratulations to President Janet Hughes and to Member Rosemary Ryan, for organising such a great event!
Thank you also to all who attended and supported this gathering.