Facilitator Spotlights

This month we would like to highlight Dianne Tonkin-Taylor from Beerwah Branch in Nambour and North Coast Division. Here are a few words from Dianne about why she decided to become a Country Kitchens facilitator:I had been to a Country Kitchens friendship afternoon...

This month we have a chat with Wendy from the Oakey Branch who started her Country Kitchens journey back in 2019. She was drawn to the program because she loves cooking, sharing new skills and helping her community. She took to the Facilitator role like a duck to...

Judy Fysh from Nelia branch has been a facilitator for 7 years. Judy has worn many hats within the QCWA at a branch and division level over the years, demonstrating her dedication to the association. In addition to being a Country Kitchens facilitator, she is also the...

This month we sit down and have a chat with Glynis Stevenson from QCWA Chinchilla, who has been part of the Country Kitchens program since Day 1 and was integral in the rolling out and uptake of the program across the Southern Region. Glynis became a Country Kitchens...

This month we would like to highlight Tara McGrath from Dimbulah Branch in the Atherton Tableland Division of the QCWA. Here are a few words from Tara about her time as a facilitator:I am a new facilitator to the program, having only signed up in July last year. I am...

Su has been a Country Kitchens Facilitator for Charleville branch, since 2017.Su enjoys cooking new recipes, reading, gardening, and sharing meals with friends and family. Her interest in the program began after attending a Country Kitchens workshop, where she had a...

This month we would like to highlight Sheila Marshall from QCWASt George Branch in Western Division. Here are a few words from Sheila about being a Country Kitchens facilitator:I became a Country Kitchens facilitator eight months ago because I’m passionate about...

This month we sit down and have a chat to Roslyn Reen, one of our Fabulous Facilitators from QCWA Middle Ridge Branch in Darling Downs Division. Ros joined the Country Kitchens team in 2022 and was jointly awarded the Country Kitchens Rising Star award at the 2023...

This month we would like to highlight Michelle Donohue from Quilpie Branch in the Warrego Division of the QCWA. Here are a few words from Michelle about her time as a facilitator:I have been a part of the wonderful Country Kitchens program as a facilitator for 4 years...

This month we would like to highlight Michele Connors from Emu Park Branch in Capricornia Division.Michele embarked on her journey as a facilitator in September 2022. With a background in teaching and a passion for cooking and education, she has seamlessly integrated...

This month we would like to highlight Mary-Therese Watson from Sarina Branch in Pioneer Division. Mary-Therese began her journey as a Country Kitchens facilitator in 2022. As a passionate supporter of the program, she began by bringing Country Kitchens activities to...

This month we would like to highlight Margaret Laughton from QCWA Gracemere Branch in Capricornia Division. Here are a few words from Margaret about being a Country Kitchens facilitator:I have been a Country Kitchens facilitator with the Gracemere branch since 2019,...

This month we would like to highlight Margaret Gallagher from QCWA Middle Ridge Branch in Darling Downs Division. Here are a few words from Margaret about being a Country Kitchens facilitator:I joined Country Kitchens as a facilitator in 2018. Country Kitchens has so...

This month we would like to highlight Lydia from Middle Ridge Branch in Darling Downs Division. Here are a few words from Lydia about why she decided to become a Country Kitchens facilitator: I have been a part of the QCWA Country Kitchens program for 4 months, and...

This month we would like to highlight Kaylene Adams from Malanda Branch in Atherton Tableland Division of the QCWA. Here are a few words from Kaylene about being a Country Kitchens facilitator:My name is Kaylene and I have been a Country Kitchens facilitator for QCWA...

Judy joined the Country Kitchens program five years ago. In addition to her role as a facilitator, she has held various positions within the QCWA, including Branch President, Branch Vice President, and previously, Capricornia Division Convenor. When asked why she...

This month we would like to highlight Judy Stubbs from Maleny Branch in the Nambour North Coast Division of the QCWA. Here are a few words from Judy about her time as a facilitator:The Country Kitchens program offers a wonderful extension of the QCWA’s commitment to...

This month we would like to highlight Gabriella Field from QCWA Tin Can Bay Branch in Gympie and South Burnett Division. Here are a few words from Gabriella about being a Country Kitchens facilitator: I became a Country Kitchens facilititator in April 2022 and in...

This month we would like to highlight Erika La Budda - our first QCWA supporter member and Country Kitchens facilitator. Here are a few words from Erika about her time as a facilitator:My name is Erika and I have been a QCWA Country Kitchens facilitator for just over...

This month we would like to highlight Donna Formosa from QCWA Freshwater Branch in Far Northern Division. Here are a few words from Donna about being a Country Kitchens facilitator:My name is Donna Formosa and I have been a QCWA Country Kitchens facilitator for three...

This month we would like to highlight Diane Donaldson from Herberton Branch in the Atherton Tableland Division of the QCWA. Here are a few words from Diane about being  a Country Kitchens facilitator: My name is Diane and I have been a QCWA Country Kitchens...

This month we would like to highlight Colleen from Glenmorgan Branch in Maranoa Division. Here are a few words from Colleen about why she decided to become a Country Kitchens facilitator: I have been a part of the Country Kitchens program for 2 years now and decided...

This month we would like to highlight Christine Stokan from QCWA Gootchie Branch in Burnett Division. Here are a few words from Christine about being a Country Kitchens facilitator: I joined the Country Kitchens program as a facilitator twelve months ago. I was...

Chaille Twine from QCWA Gayndah Branch recently reflected on her journey with Country Kitchens. She said “good intentions are never enough; we need some action. I’m glad now that I was given that impetus to get going. It has been so rewarding on so many different...

This month we would like to highlight Belinda Thorburn from QCWA Gracemere Branch in Capricornia Division. Here are a few words from Belinda about being a Country Kitchens facilitator: I joined the Country Kitchens program almost two years ago. I am a wife and mother...

This month we would like to highlight Astrid Naughton from Blackwater Branch in Central Highlands Division. Astrid has been a Country Kitchens facilitator for eight years, and recently shared a bit about her time in the role with us. Astrid got involved with Country...

This month we would like to highlight one of our Fabulous Facilitators in Capricornia Division. Keep reading to find out what inspired Sandy to get involved in the Country Kitchens program. My name is Sandy Machan and I am a member of Emu Park branch in Capricornia...

This month we would like to highlight Lyn Tucker from QCWA Bundaberg Branch in Burnett Division. Here are a few words from Lyn about being a Country Kitchens facilitator: I have been with Country Kitchens for two years and am from the Bundaberg branch, Burnett...

This month we would like to highlight Jo Williams from QCWA Boonah Branch in West Moreton Division. Here are a few words from Jo about being a Country Kitchens facilitator: There are a few things that influenced me to become a facilitator. The first was seeing my...

This month we would like to highlight Fiona Owens from QCWA Longreach Branch in Central Western Division. Here are a few words from Fiona about being a Country Kitchens facilitator: I have been a QCWA Country Kitchens facilitator for five years now, joining the...