Meet future of QCWA in Ruth edition
TMEET the future of the Queensland Country Women’s Association in the summer edition of Ruth magazine.
Do they fit your perception of the organisation? These are young, smart professional women who live in rural, remote and urban areas of Queensland. They embrace community service, personal development and retro domestic arts.
When architect Nikki Verrall moved from Darwin to Mackay, she didn’t know anyone. Having grown up with cooking, crafts and community she decided to join the local QCWA branch.
“Suddenly I had all these amazing surrogate aunts and grandmothers,” she said. “It was good to have support in the community outside of work.”
Now president of the Brisbane City Nights Branch, Nikki says the friendships and personal development are highlights of the organisation.
This year marks the QCWA’s 95th birthday and the organisation’s State President Joy Coulson is under no illusion about where the future lies. It depends squarely on young women taking up the mantle.
The summer edition of Ruth magazine features interviews with young QCWA members who share their ideas about the organisation’s future.
Ruth is available at newsagencies throughout Queensland and by subscription, phone 4690 9300. All sales support the work of the QCWA in communities. As a special offer, new subscribers receive a pack of Tuckeroo Roasted and Ground Wattle Seeds.