Facilitator Spotlight

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 Division. I am in an a cappella singing group and also enjoy gardening. I became a QCWA Country Kitchens facilitator because I loved the idea of being able to make much loved recipes healthier with just a few modifications. I love to use fresh fruit and vegetables in my meals and think Country Kitchens makes it easy to ‘health-a size’ recipes.

Last year, I facilitated a Country Kitchens interactive showcase in my local community at the Taste of Bundaberg event. We made different cake, muffin and slice recipes from the Country Kitchens recipe book to hand out as taste testers. The recipes used dried fruit to give them their sweet flavour and had added fruit or vegetables for a boost of fibre.

Other people should get involved with the QCWA Country Kitchens program because I think it’s a great way to get hooked on healthy food and have more energy. I have certainly enjoyed making a difference in the health of my community and am looking forward to working with Country Kitchens in 2023!

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

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...

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...

Dianne Tonkin-Taylor, Beerwah Branch

Dianne Tonkin-Taylor, Beerwah Branch

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...

Erika La Budda, Supporter Member

Erika La Budda, Supporter Member

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...

Judy Fysh, Nelia Branch

Judy Fysh, Nelia Branch

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...