They have raised millions of dollars for local communities and can rally volunteers better than most military forces. Now, members of the QCWA are marking a century of service.
and cakes made by Queensland Country Women's Association members have saved lives — raising millions of dollars for those struck by natural disasters and drought, women and children's health, rural education, mental health, and disease.
She says while cooking and craft remain a big part of the QCWA, the organisation is working to attract younger women to the association. "The misconception is that we are just scones. We are not just scones, we advocate, we make things happen."More recently, the work of the QCWA has involved making birthing kits for women in Papua New Guinea to create more hygienic labour environments.QCWA's Morella branch, north of Longreach, was formed in 1944 with 29 members.
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