THE BANKSIA BULLETIN
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Please contact the Quairading CRC to make updates: admin@quairadingcrc.com.au
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’S OP SHOP Thursdays @ Old Drive In
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second Friday of each month.
Friday of the month 9:30am @ CRC
Tuesdays, 9:30am-3:30pm @ CRC
CLUB
SecondTuesdayofeachmonth,7pm@CRC.
9:00am - 10:30am @ Day Care Centre
& 4th Mondays @ Community Building @ the Oval
JOHN AMBULANCE SUB CENTRE 1st & last Thursday - Training 7:30pm - 9:30pm
Once a month on Mondays at 10am @ CRC
TIDY TOWNS COMMITTEE
meeting 3rd Monday 9:30am @ Railway Station
2nd Saturday 10am
VOLUNTEER FIRE & RESCUE
First Tuesday of the month, 4:30pm at the Station Saskia Korzonek qfiresecretary@gmail.com YOUTH CENTRE
Monday & Wednesday, 3pm 4:30pm
From the Editor
Time is an absolute construct. January has flown by yet Christmas feels like forever ago. Perhaps every day over 40 degrees knocks my mental calendar off track just a bit more each time. Something like that. Despite it flying by, we’ve had a relatively productive month (between negotiating spiders, geckos and snakes out of the building eek!).
We’ve wrapped up January, and the school holidays, with a crafternoon for kids thanks so much to all who booked a spot! We set and prepped for 12 participants and quickly had a keen waitlist which was great evidence there’s local demand for kids activities. We’ve taken note and hope to be able to host some bigger, or more, sessions next school holidays.
Working around all the busy farming time periods as always, we’re jamming a few more things than usual into February and March. I’m most keen for the Community Sundowner on Saturday 7th - kicking back with an esky and enjoying some live music on the oval while the sun sets. There’ll also be glitter tattoos to occupy the kids for a bit, and *potentially* the Quairading P&C’s inflatable screen for a kids movie once the sun sets!
Later in the month, we’re hosting Dee from StandBy for a free community workshop to increase understanding of suicide bereavement and learn basic support skills. Let us know if you’d like to join us for this one.
We’ll then wrap up the month with an Ovarian Cancer Awareness Morning Tea on Friday 27th February featuring a great line up of sure to be informative and inspiring guest speakers. We’re holding this one down at the Community Building at the oval and would love for you to RSVP directly to us, along with payment of the $20 ticket price. Having accurate numbers in advance helps so much with catering and set up.
Shout out to Tracey Ellis on her organisation of this Sunday’s “Let’s Roll for Beyond Blue” social bowls comp, raising money for mental health charity Beyond Blue. If you haven’t registered a team, get around the ticket sellers in the Co-op this week or get down to the Bowling Club on Sunday arvo for a drink and a spectate and chuck some dollars in the fundraising cup.
Happy Feb!
Jill Hayes Editor | Banksia Bulletin Coordinator | Quairading CRC
1 Parker Street
Quairading WA 6383
Phone: 08 9645 0096
Email: admin@quairadingcrc.com.au
Website: www.quairadingcrc.com.au
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THE PASSION SHEET
COMMUNITY
TED(EDWARD)FLANIGAN
A memorial for Ted will be held at his place in Dangin on Sunday 1/2/26 from 2 - 4pm. Please BYO drinks, bring a plate and your memories to share.
THANKYOU
A huge thank you to all the volunteer firies and community members who attended our fire
Friday 16th January. The response and help was amazing. This is why living in a community like Quairading is so awesome. Bounce, Robyn, Haydyn, Jess, Jack and Hollee
QUAIRADINGJUNIORNETBALL–NEWDRESSES
Quairading Junior Netball has been successful in receiving funding for new netball dresses. The committee would like to thank the Shire of Quairading Community Grants and CBH Grass Roots Funding for facilitating this project. We are excited for the Quairading Junior netball players to take to the courts in new dresses for 2026.
EVENTS
QUAIRADINGGARDENLOVERS
Our first meeting will be January 30th @ 9:30am. All enquiries to Lyn 0447 450 or Carmela on 0403 153 661
COMMUNITYSUNDOWNER
Saturday 7th February, 5pm to 9pm at the Quairading Town Ovalfeaturing live music by Tamsyn Crombie. Gather your crew, your neighbours or just wing it for a post January catch up. BYO drinks, food, chair, picnic rug - whatever you like, and enjoy an evening out on the Town Oval! Free event for all community members and visitors!
OPTOMETRIST
Tuesday 10th February at the Quairading CRC. To book an eye test with Mobile Optometrist Graham Shipway, text your name, phone number and email address (if possible) to 0413 047 354.
TIDYTOWNSMEETING
Monday 23rd February, 9:30am at the museum. All welcome.
STORYTIME
Term One 2026: Monday 23rd February & Monday 23rd March. Bring along your little ones for an hour of stories, activities, singing and fun. 10am at the Quairading CRC, followed by Toy Library Play & Swap.
RESPONDINGTOSUICIDE LOSSWORKSHOP
What do I say? What do I do? Increase understanding of suicide bereavement and learn basic support skills. Wednesday 25th February, 4pm – 6pm at the Quairading CRC. Nibbles provided. For more info and to register contact Dee Melbourne from Standby via 0493 687 856 ordee.melbourne@anglicarewa.org.au or contact the Quairading CRC.
FIRSTAIDCOURSE
Provide First Aid - 1 day course. HLTAID011 Provide First Aid. Saturday 21st March 2025, 8:30am - 4:30pm at the Quairading Sub Centre. Further information or enrolment may be found at: https://stjohnwa.com.au/firstaid-training/first-aid-courses As St John is a Registered Training Organisation, this fully accredited course is ideal for those currently in the workplace wishing to upgrade their skills, those seeking employment or for anyone who wishes to learn how to save a life. RTO: 0392
SPORT
QLHCAGM
Wednesday 11th February 6:30pm at the Quairading club. All welcome.
QLHCCOACH
The hockey club is looking for a coach for the 2026 season. Please email all expressions of interest to qdgladieshockey@gmail.com.
BUSINESS
ELDERSQUAIRADING
Elders Quairading will be closed Saturday 31st January due to conducting a clearing sale on behalf of Peter & Liz Smith 1182 Doodenanning-Mawson Rd, auction starts at 10am.
SHIREOFQUAIRADING
Two positions open for Plant Operator & General Hand, one in Construction and one in Parks & Gardens. Applications close 6th February 2026. More information and selection criteria on the Shire Website.
CLINICAREPHARMACY QUAIRADING
Will be closed on Monday 16th February till 1pm due to a medical appointment. Sorry for the inconvenience. Thanks for your support.
CHURCH
STFAITH’SANGLICAN
A Service, at the earlier time of 8.30 am, in which the congregation will recall that forty days after his birth Jesus was presented by Mary and Joseph in thanksgiving at the Temple and at which prayers will be offered for the school year ahead at Quairading District High School will take place on Sunday 1st February at St Faith’s Church, Quairading.
Dr Sing Jack Yap
MBBS, FRACGP, DIP DERM DCH
PRACTICE HOURS
MONDAY - THURSDAY
8:30am 12:30pm 1:30pm 5:00pm
FRIDAY 8:30am 12:00pm
VISITING HEALTH PROFESSIONAL
Female GP
Dr Irene Dolan 10th & 11th February 10th & 11th March
OTHER SERVICES OFFERED
• Health Assessments
• Skin Checks
• Flu Clinics
• Immunisations/Vaccinations
• Diabetes Management
• Pathology
• Preventative Medicine
• Chronic Illness Care Plans
• Antenatal Care
• Health Checks/Medical Reports
• PATS Patient Assisted Travel Scheme Applications
• Iron infusions
• Skin cancer removal procedures
• Heart Health Clinic
In the event of a medical emergency, call 000
Quairading Medical Practice
19 Harris Street
PO Box 125 Quairading WA 6383
PHONE: 9645 1210
Merry Christmas and Happy New Year! Together we are saying goodbye to year 2025, we thank you all for your love and support, understanding and patience with us in the practice, our team wish you enjoy a holiday with joy and peace and a happy healthy new year in 2026.
Welcome to use our new website to check our latest news, services, policies or book your appointment on line www.qmpwa.com.au
Thanks for using our AI receptionist Helen. Please remember to dial 1 to use Helen for standard face to face appointment booking with Dr Jack, dial 2 if you wish to talk to our staff for queries or any other appointment booking.
Heart support Australia . The next meeting is scheduled on 11th February 2026 at 1430pm at the Quairading CRC, anyone with heart problems and relatives are welcome, afternoon tea provided. Please contact Ms Kelli Turton in our practice for attendance.
If you are experiencing Cold or Flu symptoms (sore throat, runny nose, fevers etc) please advise our Admin team prior to arriving for your appointment.
A few friendly reminders:
• Please bring your Medicare card to appointments.
• If hearing impaired, please wear your hearing aid device when attending appointments.
• Please bring Drivers Licence renewal paperwork, and your Drivers Licence with you when attending an appointment for a Drivers Licence Medical.
• We are continuing to register patients for SMS reminders and My Medicare. If you would like to receive clinical and appointment reminders, please bring your mobile phone to your appointment so our Admin team can process the set up for you.
• A Pathology request form is required for all pathology appts. Please kindly drop your form off to our practice one day prior to the blood test if your form is requested by a doctor working outside of our practice so we can prepare it better before your arrival.
Thanks to Community Grant funding from:
Warrior Wellbeing Article
Making Sense of Diabetes
The cells in our bodies such as those found in our muscles need energy to grow and do what they do. One source of energy starts when we eat carbohydrate rich food such as bread, pasta, rice, potatoes, fruit, milk and yoghurt. In a normal situation these foods are broken down in our digestive system into glucose, a sugar. This sugar is what is needed by the cells, but it can’t get into them without a special key, insulin. Insulin is a hormone produced in the pancreas and its job is to regulate the amount of glucose in the blood.
In a person who has diabetes, one of two things happens. Either they do not produce enough or any insulin to regulate the amount of glucose (Type 1), or their body’s cells don’t respond to the insulin key (Type 2). The result for both these events is the same, there is a back-up of glucose in the bloodstream, i.e. high blood sugar. If our cells aren’t getting the energy they need then we will naturally feel tired and rundown. Prolonged high blood sugar can cause serious complications resulting in damage to the organs of our body (the heart, kidneys, nervous system and eyes).
Type 1 is the least common form of diabetes and characterised by an early and sudden onset usually before the age of 20. In this instance a person’s immune system destroys the cells in the pancreas that create insulin. As a result, these people need to inject insulin regularly to supplement the deficiency.
Type 2 is the most common form (above 80%) and usually a late gradual onset affecting adults. People with this condition produce enough insulin but their cells are not responsive and can’t take up the glucose. There is usually a genetic link to the development of this form of diabetes, but there is also a strong link with unhealthy lifestyle factors such as poor diet, smoking and being overweight (having a beer gut) and being inactive. Medication is available to treat this form of diabetes alongside recommended lifestyle changes.
We always encourage blokes to go and see their GP if they fit any of the above categories and/or have a family history of diabetes. This is especially important if they are experiencing any of the common symptoms of diabetes including constant thirst and peeing a lot, feeling run down a lot of the time, headaches, blurred vision and cuts that take ages to heal properly. Sometimes these symptoms can be quite mild in people who are in the early stages of developing diabetes (prediabetes).
If you have a family history of diabetes or concerns about any of the above symptoms don’t wait, go and chat with your GP about having your blood sugar checked. It could save you a lot of grief down the track.
Quairading Seed Cleaners
• Great seed dressing range, expert application
• Double gravity table grades at
• Grading wheat, barley, oats, lupins, canola and more.
• All seconds bought at excellent prices.
• Weekend appointments available.
Date for your
Friday March 6, 2026 10:00 am St Faith’s Church 22 Harris Street Quairading
Program at 10:00 followed by morning tea For more information: www.worlddayofprayeraustralia.org/wdp World Day of Prayer is run under the motto “Informed Prayer and Prayerful Action,” and is celebrated annually in over 170 countries on the first Friday in March. The movement aims to bring together people of various races, cultures and traditions in a yearly common Day of Prayer, as well as in closer fellowship, understanding and action throughout the year.
Some inspo from the 2022 Quairading CRC Car Rally!
Quairading Sub Centre Update
Provide First Aid - 1 day course
HLTAID011 Provide First Aid
The Sub Centre will be holding a full day first aid course in March on Saturday 21st March 2025, 8:30am - 4:30pm.
Further information or enrolment may be found at: https://stjohnwa.com.au/first-aid-training/first-aid-courses
As St John is a Registered Training Organisation, this fully accredited course is ideal for those currently in the workplace wishing to upgrade their skills, those seeking employment or for anyone who wishes to learn how to save a life.
RTO: 0392
Gardening in the Wheatbelt
Written by Carmela Kriszyk of Eaglewood Farm
After a wonderfully mild spring, summer started with a bang on the first of December, the 39-degree day was a rude awakening for the garden. But all has not been lost, for with good preparation and good luck so far, most plants are coping with the one or two days over 40 degrees that we’ve had. Perhaps February will bring us to our knees, who knows? However, if our plants are mulched, shaded and hydrated they will cope very well. And keep in mind that coping is all we can expect from our plants during summer, after all this is their hibernating time.
The February meeting of the QGLG is on Friday the 27th at the CRC starting at 9:30am. For 2026 we would like to invite any new members of the Quairading community to come along and share your gardening experience with the group. Many of us are longtime residents and we have a wealth of experience which we would love to share with you.
The hot, dry and often windy days which are a feature of our region make for a perfect time for drying fruit and herbs. Many years ago, I purchased a dehydrator thinking it would have lots of use, however, I have found that it only ventures out of the cupboard in about April when I’m drying grapes and autumn fruits. The summer fruits are dried on netted bread crates sitting on the clothes line. Apricots, figs, plums, peaches and nectarines are cut either in half or sliced more thinly, depending on the fruit and its size and then put out to dry. The trays are brought in at night if on the rare occasion dew is expected and if not, the tray is left out until the fruit is dry to the touch. This takes about 3 to 4 days but never more than 5 days. I keep the sealed bags of fruit in the fridge but only because I have the room in there, they could be kept in the pantry just as well.
February is an ideal time to dry and store perennial herbs such as oregano, rosemary, marjoram, mint, chives, sage, tarragon, curry leaves,
thyme, bay leaves, lemon verbena and chillies. There are many more but these are the ones I have in my garden. They are all super easy to dry, available all year round and will last you for many years plus they make great gifts for friends and family. Annual herbs like parsley, basil and garlic are best stored frozen in my opinion.
To dry these summer herbs, it is simply a matter of cutting a bunch of stems in the early morning, tying them together and hanging them in an airy, dry, dark and cool place. If it’s not possible to achieve all four of these conditions the two critical ones are, dry and airy. Smaller amounts can also be dried in a microwave, an air fryer or a dehydrator for a quicker result. It will be clear to you when the herbs are completely dry because the leaves will be very brittle to the touch. To store them, place the stems in a large bowl rub the leaves quite thoroughly, discard the stems, shake the bowl to allow any debris to sink to the bottom then gather the leaves and store them in labeled and dated glass jars. If you have sachets of silica gel, throw one in for extra moisture absorbing protection. The normal dust that accumulates on plants is not a problem and can be reduced by spraying the plant with a water jet, the night before picking the stems. However, if you have a dog, it may be better to wash the stems after picking them. The leaves and stems can also be stored in brown paper bags.
FebruaryintheGarden
It’stimeto – during February it’s best to do very little in the garden except keep the water up to the plants that require extra water, make sure that the mulch hasn’t been pushed up against the tree trunks, keep shade cloth from slipping or falling down and from a cool spot with a cold drink in your hand survey your garden with a critical eye as to what could be added or removed to increase your enjoyment. This is the time for planning, choosing spring flowering
bulbs and enjoying garden catalogues. In the veggie garden, foliar fertilizing should continue to keep hungry producing plants in peak health.
Plant – nothing is going to thrive in our conditions without shade and a large amount of daily water. It is much wiser to wait until April to put in new plants.
Harvest – The stone fruit season is well on it way. At the Eaglewood Farm the breba crop of figs, cherries and apricots have finished as have the Santa Rosa plums and early peaches. Peacherines, A Ok plums, Mariposa plums, Narrabeen plums and satsuma plums will start soon followed by nectarines and later in early March we will have the late peaches. Can’t wait for the O’Henry and Yellow Queen peaches. Also ripe now are English Black Mulberries. In the veggie patch we have tomatoes, capsicums, corn, zucchinis, silver beet, lettuce, spring onions and soon cucumbers.
Thelastword– If you wish to make anything grow, you must understand it, and understand it in a very real sense. “Green fingers” are a fact and a mystery only to the unpracticed, they are the extensions of a verdant heart. Russell Page
Anglican Church (St Faith’s)
Harris Street
February in the Parish of St Faith’s, Quairading
Lent
Sunday, 1st February,
8.30 a.m. Presentation of Christ in the Temple - Eucharist Sunday, 8th February
9.00 a.m. Fifth Sunday after Epiphany – Morning Prayer Saturday, 14th February
5.30 p.m. Last Sunday after Epiphany: Transfiguration Wednesday, 18th February
5.30 p.m. Ash Wednesday with Pancakes Sunday, 22nd February
9.00 a.m. First Sunday in Lent – Morning Prayer
Members of the Uniting Church will join the St Faith’s congregation for worship at the earlier time of 8.30 a.m. on Sunday, 1st February, 2026 so to celebrate the Feast of the Presentation of Christ in the Temple.
Honouring our District High Schools and giving thanks for the recent Harvest – At the service on the 1st February prayers of thanksgiving for the recent harvest and for the ongoing life and contribution of the Quairading District High Schools will be offered. All are welcome!
Foundation Day, Christ Church Grammar School: A service of thanksgiving for the mission & witness of this Anglican boarding school will take place on Thursday, 5th February at 6 p.m. at Holy Trinity Church, York.
The Season of Lent, the season in preparation for Easter commences with Ash Wednesday. Ash Wednesday is on 18th February. The day before, Shrove Tuesday, is better known as Pancake Tuesday. You are invited to bring your favourite pancakes to share, before or after our Ash Wednesday service. What is your preference: pancakes with lemon or sugar, strawberries and cream, or nutella? In mediaeval times during Lent, pretzels made of flour water and salt, and configured as the arms of someone praying, were the favoured food; feel free to bring pretzels!
Lenten Study Group: During Lent a Lenten Study of “HOLIDAY - Stories of Jesus set in an Australian landscape. ABM's Lent Study for 2026” is being planned at a mutually agreeable day and time. If you would like to join a group, please advise Philip Raymont. The cost of the Study booklet is $12.00. Please advise sooner as opposed to later.
Financial Support for the Ministry of the Parish
To support financially the ministry and mission of the Anglican Church in Quairading you are welcome to contribute, regularly or as a one-off offering, by direct debit to the following account: St Faith’s Church, Quairading – BSB 036-
Catholic Church (St Francis Xavier)
Heggerty Street
February 2026
Date Sunday 8th February Sunday 15th February
Wednesday 18th February Sunday 22nd February
Saturday 28th February
Saturday 28th February Time No Mass 10am 5pm No Mass 5pm 6pm
Reading+
Psalm &General
Intercession
Father Matthew Hodgson
Phone: 9061 1094
Volunteer
Email: bruce.rock@perthcatholic.org.au *new*
FaceBook: Francis Mary Concepta Sacrament
Ash Wednesday
Stations of the Cross in Quairading
Lenten Stations of the Cross in Quairading
The first Sunday Mass is live-streamed every weekend on the parish’s FaceBook profile. Please contact Father at any time regarding Confession/Reconciliation. Grain donations are very welcome. The CBH grower number for St Francis Xavier church is 72840317.
Uniting Church
Coraling Street
This Sunday (1st February) is the last of the combined services for January and so we will be joining the Anglicans at 8:30 AM at St Faith’s for what I believe will be a Candlemas Service.
Volunteer
Why is the service at 8:30 AM instead of the usual 9:00? So that members of the Anglican congregation can compete in the Beyond Blue Charity Bowls Day which was organised by one of their members.
The church is not just about worshipping God it is also about doing good for others. In the Lord’s Prayer we pray: “Your kingdom come, your will be done, on Earth as it is in Heaven.” The church works to bring a little of God’s kingdom and God’s will to the world around us every day. And one way to do this is to organise an event like the Beyond Blue Charity Bowls Day.
As service clubs find it hard to recruit members it becomes important for churches to plan these events and the Anglicans in Quairading are doing a great job.
On Sunday we gather to praise and worship God and to thank him for the many good things that he has given us. One way that we can thank God is to do good things for others. This is more important than putting money in the offering. As the prophet Micah said:
“What God requires of us is this: to do what is right, to love mercy, and to live in humble fellowship with our God.”
Services for February:
Sunday 1st February 8:30 am at St Faith’s – Candlemas No service at the Uniting Church
Sunday 8th February 10:30 am led by Mark Beadle - followed by a congregational meeting. Sunday 15th February 10:30 am led by Kevin Tengval Sunday 22nd February 10:30 am Café Church led by Arthur West
Enquiries: Mark Beadle 0435 698 655 or Arthur West 9645 0081 or Quairading.UC@Gmail.com
If you would like a visit please contact Mark Beadle. Check out our FaceBook page: Quairading Church
Rural Aid Article
Firstly happy New Year everyone.
Winston Churchill is quoted as saying ‘Attitude is a little thing that makes a big difference’. Attitudes towards life, challenges and beliefs held can be altered and, in some cases, should be altered to reflect what is happening at that moment. But usually aren’t.
Our attitudes are influenced by our beliefs. Our beliefs stem from observing our world from the time we can walk. What we hear and see result in ourselves adapting to our own attitudes to conform, fit in. We accept this attitude is the correct way to react so we meet our perceived expectations of who we should be. What society says is right. So often this is at the expense of who we really are. We accept these learnt behaviours and when we are in a challenging situation we react accordingly.
Learnt behaviours are shaped from the past generations, societal beliefs, family values and what our Culture we are born into expect. Some behaviours are important so that we treat each other with respect and in a morally acceptable manner. But not all learnt behaviours historically perceived as correct are correct. The idea that we learn from an early age, especially as young boys, what a ‘real man’ is has resulted in a silent crisis, an instilled belief that to speak about strong emotions is a weakness. Nothing could be further from the truth but as an auto pilot response it is rarely challenged by the individual. This is not unique to men, women also are wired by their own personal learnt behaviours, and some do the same.
Learnt automatic response or beliefs can be challenged and the attitude, we take changed. We can all be agents of change. Asking for help when not feeling OK should be an automatic accepted reaction. Not something to fear judgement from. Changing our attitude that asking for help takes strength. Asking RUOK also takes strength. Openly encouraging others to seek help sets a very positive example to others. We can be a part of breaking down the stigma one person at a time by setting an example displaying and encouraging a more accurate belief and attitude.
If a new attitude is adapted now and that small child sees hears and learns that asking for help is being strong then the learnt attitude becomes an automatic way to respond. We each can start this change today changing the crisis of silence, breaking down the stigma one person at a time our attitude making a big difference.
Roger Hitchcock
Counsellor & Community Representative West Australia based in Narrogin Rural Aid Australia
M: 0460 310 661 |P: 07 3153 4656 |E: roger.hitchcock@ruralaid.org.au Head Office : 1300 327 624 / Mental Health and Counselling Line 1300 175 594
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Ovarian Cancer Awareness Morning Tea, 9:30am