Published in the November 2021 edition of the Monthly Munch.
Here are a few words from Michelle Donohue at Quilpie Branch in the Warrego Division of the QCWA.
I have been a part of the wonderful Country Kitchens program as a facilitator for 4 years now. Originally,
I joined after visiting the Country Kitchens stand at the QCWA Conference in Brisbane in 2018 and
chatting with the team. I loved that this program offers opportunity for me to help improve the health of my community, through a number of different ways, all while being supported by the Country Kitchens team of professional dietitians and nutritionists.
In order to reinforce the 5 key messages of the program, I usually have them on display in our QCWA hall for members and other groups who use the space to see. Occasionally, I have also seized the opportunity to set up a showcase for our local agricultural show (the sugary drinks display makes a real statement!), and with the help of the team, run some Hands-on Nutrition Workshops. Usually, I am a quiet person who prefers to be in the background doing handcrafts, but I find it very exciting and encouraging to see how quickly these community workshops book out! I am even planning some more workshops for early next year!
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
