Facilitator Spotlight

Diane Donaldson, Herberton Branch

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 facilitator for just over a year now. More
recently, I have also taken on the role of Country Kitchens Division Convenor and have been enjoying
supporting other facilitators across the Atherton Tablelands to deliver the program.

I love cooking and make everything from scratch, and have done so for many years. I got involved with the Country Kitchens program to promote and raise awareness of the importance of consuming a healthy, balanced diet, and to show how easy it can be to make great tasting healthy meals at home.

My main interest is cooking, but outside of the QCWA I love to read and paint. I am also a Catering Officer for my local Rural Fire Brigade.

I have been involved in a range of Country Kitchens community activities, and have recently completed my Level 5 facilitator training. I have assisted with a showcase at the Atherton Show for the past two years, and also helped deliver hands on nutrition workshops for Year 10 students at Malanda High School in conjunction with other faciltiators. I am also hoping to organise a Back to Basics workshop series with a local community group in the near future.

If you or someone you know is keen to work with the QCWA Country Kitchens program, we are always looking to increase our volunteer workforce. To learn all about what we do, please get in touch with the team on 0417 539 663, or head to our website: qcwacountrykitchens.com.au

Other Country Kitchens Facilitators

Glynis Stevenson, QCWA Chinchilla Branch

Glynis Stevenson, QCWA Chinchilla Branch

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...

Lyn Tucker, Bundaberg Branch

Lyn Tucker, Bundaberg Branch

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...

Judy Stubbs, of Maleny Branch

Judy Stubbs, of Maleny Branch

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...

Roslyn Reen, Middle Ridge Branch

Roslyn Reen, Middle Ridge Branch

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...

Astrid Naughton, Blackwater Branch

Astrid Naughton, Blackwater Branch

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...