QCWA Quilpie Branch

10/08/2026

The committee secretary has settled the debate of whether cream or jam goes on first. Link below.

10/08/2026

We even have some younger ladies joining in the fun! The more the merrier 🥳💃🎉🎶💃🎉

🎉🎂 Happy 104th Birthday, QCWA! 🎂🎉

Today we celebrate 104 years of the Queensland Country Women's Association.

Since our founding on 11 August 1922, QCWA has been a powerful voice for Queensland women and a steadfast supporter of regional, rural and remote communities.

💙 Some milestones from our remarkable history:

🌻 1922 - QCWA is established to improve conditions and opportunities for women and families living in country Queensland.

🌻 1920s - Branches rapidly spread across the state, creating vital social connections and advocating for better healthcare, education and services.

🌻 1930s & 1940s - Members support communities through the Great Depression and World War II, providing practical assistance, comfort and care.

🌻 Decades of advocacy - QCWA campaigns for improved maternal and child health services, education opportunities, transport, communications and rural healthcare.

🌻 Supporting communities through disasters - From droughts and floods to cyclones and bushfires, QCWA members have continually stepped up to help Queenslanders in times of need.

🌻 Preserving traditions - Generations of members have shared skills through handcraft, cooking, cultural and educational programs that continue to thrive today.

🌻 Looking to the future - QCWA continues to advocate for issues impacting women and communities, including housing affordability, ageing into poverty, health services and community wellbeing.

For 104 years, QCWA members have embodied friendship, service and resilience. From the bush to the beach, our strength has always been our people and our commitment to making a difference.

✨ Thank you to every member, past and present, who has helped shape QCWA's proud history. Happy 104th Birthday QCWA! ✨

09/08/2026

Gloves love!

CWA ladies from all over have knitted rando gloves from their offcuts, no two pairs are the same!

Tap the link in the comments to snag your own pair of warmth and goodness! Because cancer sux and the CWA rules! And because hands shouldn't get frosty too.

xsam 🩷

PS: Also, you can pull out of the gloves thumb hole if you want maximum traction on your steering wheel when you drive!

07/08/2026

🌟🍽️ Monthly Munch – July E-Newsletter is here! 🥕📬

This month, we're shining the spotlight on facilitator Anne from Malanda QCWA as she shares her Country Kitchens journey and experience as a facilitator. You'll also find our favourite winter recipes, join us in welcoming Katy Li back to the team, and catch up on the latest news from the Supermarket Superheroes Project.
Head to our website to read the latest issue 👉

https://qcwacountrykitchens.com.au/monthly-munch-newsletter/

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

Health and Wellbeing Queensland

06/08/2026

Today, on National Aged Care Employee Day, we celebrate the incredible people who make a difference in the lives of older Australians every day.

From nurses and care workers to allied health professionals, volunteers, hospitality, administration, maintenance and support teams, every role matters and every person makes a difference.

Thank you for your dedication, compassion, professionalism, and commitment to delivering high-quality care and support to our residents, clients, and their families.

Today, and every day, we say thank you. 💙

06/08/2026

Let your heart be a garden….

05/08/2026

Don't let soft apples go to waste! 🍎

When your apples start to lose their crunch, they're often at their best for cooking. Soft apples become beautifully sweet and caramelised when roasted, making them perfect for comforting meals and snacks.

Here are a few delicious ways to use them:
🍗 Add them to a roasted chicken tray bake with vegetables for a sweet and savoury twist.
🥣 Cook them down into a simple homemade applesauce. You can use apple sauce in baking for sweetness as well as for a sauce.
🧁 Fold them into muffins or cakes for extra moisture and natural sweetness.
🥧 Turn them into a classic apple crumble.
🍎 Grate them into overnight oats

💡 Top tip: If your apples are going soft but you don't have time to use them, simply chop them into cubes and freeze them. They're ready to add straight into baking, crumbles, sauces or cooked dishes whenever you need them.

A few simple swaps like this can help reduce food waste, save money and make the most of every apple. ♻️🍎

We have a bunch of apple recipes on our website, click the link to find your next recipe.
https://qcwacountrykitchens.com.au/recipes/?_sf_s=apple

Health and Wellbeing Queensland