Regular happenings and contacts
Please contact the Quairading CRC to make updates: admin@quairadingcrc.com.au ART GROUP
Every Tuesday, 10am 3pm @ CRC Art Space
BEL CANTO CHOIR On hold
BETTY’S OP SHOP
Thursdays @ Old Drive In
for transport to medical appointments
second Friday of each month @ CRC
LOVERS GROUP
Friday of the month 9:30am @ CRC
STITCHES Tuesdays, 9:30am-3:30pm @ CRC
CLUB
SecondTuesdayofeachmonth,7pm@CRC.
Monday 9:00am - 10:30am @ Day Care Centre
QARRAS (Quairading Aged and Retired Residents and Seniors) 2nd & 4th Mondays @ Community Building @ the Oval
EXERCISE GROUP
9:30am @ Town Hall
ST 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
at CRC
meeting 2nd Saturday 10am @ Vintage Club
VOLUNTEER FIRE & RESCUE
First Tuesday of the month, 4:30pm at the Fire Station
YOUTH CENTRE
Tuesdays & Thursdays, after school
From the Editor
This month we’ve welcomed Jenna Cowcill to our team, filling the role of Staying in Place Coordinator. With Tracey shifting into a Seniors Engagement Coordinator role with us, Kirsty & Shondelle more than having the Reception / Admin Support Officer roles covered, and outsourcing some of the trickier bookkeeping to Natasha Williams from local small business Boutique Bookkeeping Services I am incredibly stoked to say we’re fully staffed! Another few weeks of training, process updating and settling in and we should be firing on all cylinders!
We’re excited to be celebrating NAIDOC Week alongside the Shire and School with a community celebration day on Wednesday 1st July. See page 13 for all the details. I highly recommend getting around the lunch in particular Cynthia and family always put on a serious spread of roo stew and damper. What better way to learn about, and celebrate, our local Noongar culture than over a hot meal, especially if it’s a cold day!
Following on from the very well attended Advance Health Directive info session we held last year, we’ve been in touch with the team from Palliative Care WA for more! While they can’t offer in person regional workshops, they can deliver their info session to us online, and then follow it up with online form-filling sessions for 5 people at a time. The idea is that you’ll get full bottle from the first session, have a think about your own options and circumstances over the month and then come in again to actually fill out the paperwork with access to support online, and from us. We can also organise one-on-one online sessions for you to document your plans if the small group isn’t your vibe. We understand and appreciate that in-person delivery is always preferred, but these online sessions might at least save you a trip to Perth! See page 17 for workshop dates and booking info.
On Saturday 25th July the Lions Skin Check van will be in town! We’ll share info next week on how to book an appointment (you’ll be able to do so online or through the CRC).
And lastly (most importantly?) happy birthday-month to me. Every year we get a birthday is a gift worth celebrating and I am more than happy to lap it up all month long and share it with so many July born friends and family! My birthday wish is plenty of rain and chilly weather but no more frost please!
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
ROAD WORKS
Main Roads has completed 16km of shoulder sealing on the westbound lane of Quairading–York Road between Halbert Road and Jacobs Well Road. The next stage of the project will involve shoulder sealing on the eastbound lane (towards Quairading), with works scheduled to commence in October 2026. Audible edge and centre lines will also be installed following the roadworks. The works are funded through the Regional Road Safety Program and aim to reduce run-off road crashes. Should you have any enquiries, please contact Main Roads via our website www.mainroads.wa.gov.au or by phone on 138 138. Information on roadworks can be found on our Travelmap https:// travelmap.mainroads.wa.gov.au.
EVENTS
QARRAS
Monday 13th July – AGM & Luncheon
GARDEN LOVERS OF QUAIRADING
Our next meeting is on Friday 26th June, 9:30am at the Quairading CRC. We will be striking rose cuttings, so bring along some pots and your favourite rose cuttings. You can swap or just do your own. Potting mix will be supplied. We would love to see some new faces, just come and test us out. Enquiries to Lyn on 0447 450 170 or Carmela on 0403 153 661.
THE MUTTON CUP
Sheep racing is back! Join the Quairading Football and Netball Club on Saturday 27th June, at the Quairading Ag Shed, for some good clean country fun! Live band Rogue will be playing all night long, Dad’s Bar will selling liquid refreshments and Uncle Santos Kebab Van have dinner sorted. There’ll be fire drums galore but your winter woollies will absolutely be essential! PLUS, there’ll be sheep racing! 12 sheep in 3 first round heats, two semi finals and a grand final race where there’ll be one winner! Huge cash prizes for the winning and runner up “trainer”. $100 trainer entry fee. To register for the race, text (don’t call, he’s a busy man) Tom Hadlow on 0457 648 856 with your name, your sheep’s name and some background “info” to help fill the form guide. You’re welcome to bring your own special sheep otherwise one will be provided for you.
STORY TIME
Monday 29th June, 10am at the CRC. An hour of rhymes, songs, stories and craft for young children and their parents / caregivers followed by Toy Library Play & Swap
NAIDOC WEEK
COMMUNITY CELEBRATION
Join the Shire of Quairading, Quairading District High School and the Quairading Community Resource Centre as we come together to celebrate NAIDOC Week and recognise the history,
culture and achievements of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.
Wednesday, 1 July 2026
11:00am – Welcome to Country & Flag Raising Ceremony at Quairading District High School
11:15am – Walk of Reconciliation Walk with us from QDHS to the Town Oval.
A bus will be available for those who require transport.
11:30am – Community Activities at the Town Oval Enjoy:
• Traditional Noongar sports
• Craft activities
• Community stalls
• Yarning and cultural sharing
• Live artwork by renowned local Noongar artist Charlie Colbung 12:30pm – Community Lunch
Featuring traditional kangaroo stew and damper, along with a sausage sizzle.
TIDY TOWNS MEETING
Monday 20th July, 9:30am at the Museum. All welcome.
CREATIVE ARTS SOCIETY AGM
Tuesday 28th July 2026, 11am at the Quairading CRC Arts Space. Members past and present, please come along to form a quorum to document new committee members for the association to help regain bank access – before we can then move to dissolve the association. Ensure you’re a financial member ahead of the meeting by paying your $10 membership to:
“Quairading Creative Arts” BSB: 036172 Account: 760078.
QUAIRADING ARTS SHOWCASE
16 – 18 October 2026 at the Quairading CRC. Explore a collection of works from our local Photo Club, Hot Stitches Sewing Group and the Weekly Art Group. Official Opening Morning Tea, Friday 16th at 10:30am. After Hours Wine & Cheese Viewing, Friday 16th from 5pm – 6:30pm. Showcase open Friday 16th: 9am - 6:30pm, Saturday 17th: 9am - 2pm and Sunday 18th: 9am - 12pm.
VINTAGE CLUB OPEN DAY
Saturday 17th October 2026. Come and check out our collection of vintage tractors, cars, engines, machinery and memorabilia. Sausage sizzle, tea & coffee available from 8:30am - 12pm.
STAY ON YOUR FEET
Exercise for seniors (mixed) held every Thursday morning 9:30am –10:30am in the Town Hall. Wear safe footwear and casual clothes. Just join in at your own pace. No cost. Everyone welcome. Then join us for coffee afterwards.
HOT STITCHES SEWING GROUP
Every Tuesday, 9:30am 3:30pm at the Quairading CRC Training Room. Bring along whatever sewing you’re working on for a social sit and sew.
ART GROUP
Every Tuesday, 10am 3pm at the Quairading CRC Art Space. New artists always welcome! Bring along whatever you’re working on for some social company while you art and craft.
CHURCH
ST FAITH’S ANGLICAN
Sunday, 28th June, 9:00 a.m. Fifth Sunday after Pentecost –Morning Prayer
UNITING CHURCH
Sunday 28th June 10:30am led by Peter West
CATHOLIC CHURCH
Sunday 28th June - no mass
JOBS BOARD
SHIRE OF QUAIRADING
The Shire of Quairading is recruiting for two Works & Services roles. These hands-on positions involve maintaining roads, infrastructure, parks, and public spaces. Applicants need a safety focus and a minimum HR driver’s licence. Applications close 3 July 2026. Visit the Shire of Quairading website for details and to apply, visit our website for more details.
FOR SALE
FOR SALE
Corner jarrah TV cabinet, in very good condition. $100. Contact David Chandler - 0447 451 206
A huge thank you to the Quairading Community for your love, best wishes, support phone calls, and cards on the passing of Pauline, our muchloved Mum, Mother In Law, Gran, and Great Gran.
Carol and Roland, Greg and Robyn, Scott and Sharon and families.
Quairading Phone Book 2026 Yellow Pages / Business Listing Update Form
If you would like to have your business listed in the Yellow Pages of the Quairading Phone Book, please complete this form by the 28th of June 2026.
New phone books will be available to purchase from the Quairading CRC in August of 2026. All fields are not compulsory, please fill in the details that you wish to go in the Phone Book. Thank you for supporting this valuable community resource.
Business Listing Fee: $40
An invoice for payment will be emailed after completing either an online form, or physical form.
Quairading Phone Book 2026
White Pages / Residential Listing
Update Form
Update your contact information for the local directory
New phone books will be available to purchase from the Quairading CRC in August of 2026. All fields are not compulsory, please fill in the details that you wish to go in the Phone Book. Thank you for supporting this valuable community resource.
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DIGGING DOCKER
Stephen Bartlett
Mobile: 0407 755 239
• Paving
• Limestone
• Pool Fencing
• Colourbond Fencing
• Artificial Turf
• 4 in 1 Bucket
• Trencher
• Post hole Digger
• 3.5 Tonne Tip Truck
• Yard Clean Ups
Checkoutsomeofourworkonour Facebookpage“DiggingDocker”
DERM DCH
PRACTICE HOURS
MONDAY - THURSDAY
8:30am 12:30pm 1:30pm 5:00pm
FRIDAY
8:30am 12:00pm
After hours please present to Quairading Health Service
Emergency Department
VISITING HEALTH
PROFESSIONAL
Female GP
Dr Irene Dolan 16th &17th July 13th &14th August
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
• Iron infusions
• Skin cancer removal procedures
• Heart Health Clinic
• Diabetes Management 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
You are 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.
Flu Clinic is open from 1st May. Please call our practice to book for a flu vaccination.
Heart support Australia . Anyone with heart problems and relatives are welcome and encouraged to contact Ms Kelli Turton in our practice for future attendance, afternoon tea will be provided at the meeting.
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 appointments. 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.
• Following updates on Medicare AoB change on 1 July, please present to our front desk after consult, you will be asked by our admin staff to sign a consent for your Medicare billing benefits claims with thanks.
• Great seed dressing range, expert application gets superior results.
• Double gravity table grades at up to 35 tonnes an hour.
• Grading wheat, barley, oats, lupins, canola and more.
• All seconds bought at excellent prices.
• Weekend appointments available.
This alliance allows us to offer a terrific range of liquor at competitive prices inclusive of all the top brands you would hope to source locally. The ”Bottle-O” brand has regular catalogue sales and we will have the added capacity to stock special requests for you if the product is not included in the already extensive range of offerings.
This alliance has been very carefully researched and considered by the Board over an extended period of time.
Being a member of ALM, and in turn “Bottle-O”, means that we will benefit through membership by:
• having access to wholesalers who already support over 12,000 retail outlets across the country;
• having access to over 250 suppliers which collectively generates a selection offering of over a possible 10,000 products;
• allowing independent retailers to compete with larger retailers; and
• providing expert advice and experience in the wholesale industry.
Your Co-op is committed to moving with the times to better meet emerging trends and community expectations. It is important we play a key role in maintaining a vibrant retail provision for the long-term viability and resilience of our Coop and our community.
We will keep you updated on our progress, which we hope will be rapid now that we have made such a great start. Unfortunately, we don’t have an opening date for you yet as there remains considerable work and methodological processes still ahead of us.
Fresh Bakery Items
Our commercial kitchen team have embraced the addition of our new bakery oven and we trust that you are enjoying the freshly baked goodies on offer each morning. Our staff have been professionally trained by a representative of Suprema Bakeries over recent weeks and further training will occur as we extend our range of offerings.
These goodies are made fresh from dough each morning, and due to time required for the proofing process of the dough, we are able to present the items for sale from about 10:00a.m. onwards. From 10:00a.m. to 12:00 noon we continue to fill and refill the bakery cupboard.
Very soon we will be offering a range of freshly baked cookies including all the usual favorites such as: Choc Loaded Cookies; Tripple Choc Chunky Cookies, White Choc Cranberry Cookies; and of course, Choc Chip and Anzac Biscuits. This represents only one third of the range that we could offer, so we will make a start and then venture into additional offerings as soon as possible.
Kind Regards
Paula Brushe Quairading Co-op
Many of you will have admired cakes decorated by Trish Sheahan at our local Agricultural Shows when she was a member of the Quairading cake decorating group. Trish moved to Queensland a few years ago and continued her meticulous work. She has faced many challenges with the humidity there as the modelling pastes used for flowers and the fondant covering for cakes absorb moisture. Beautiful flowers collapse and fondant literally runs off the cake!
She recently made and decorated some outstanding cakes for the Bundaberg Regional Show. Overall Trish was awarded 3 first prizes including Champion Cake for her wedding cake and Reserve Champion for another.
Congratulations Trish from all your fellow cake decorators over here.
Scams Workshop presented by Westpac
On 18th June the Quairading CRC hosted a Scams Workshop presented by Westpac. The workshop provided valuable insight into the world of scams and technology. It provided information on what to look out for, common types of scams and what to do if you’re being targeted.
The session started with statistics, the most shocking being that in 2025 Australians lost 2.18 billion dollars to scams alone. Among us we shared stories of times that we ourselves had been scammed and lost money, some stories told ended with loved ones losing hundreds of thousands of dollars to scams, therefore impacting years of their lives. Adam explained that scammers tend to create a sense of urgency to trick people into doing what they want. They may claim that your bank account has been compromised, that you owe money or that a loved one is in trouble. By creating panic, scammers hope that the target won’t take the time to think critically or try to verify that information first.
One of the most important lessons learnt from the scams workshop was to verify the information before acting on it. If you get a phone call from the bank, contact the organisation directly and confirm the information is true through them.
Overall, the workshop was extremely informative and provided practical advice that can be used in everyday life. It reinforced that scams could affect anyone regardless of their age, background, or level of experience with technology. The information presented by Westpac will help attendees recognise warning signs, protect themselves online and feel more confident when dealing with suspicious communications.
Meet a local business owner
This month, we sat down with Greta Milne, owner of Soluna, to learn more about her business, her life in Quairading and what inspires her each day.
Q: What’s your name and what do you do?
A: My name is Greta Milne. I own Soluna, and I also run a fashion styling business. Soluna has been open here in Quairading since September 2025.
Q: How long have you been living in Quairading?
A: I’ve been living in Quairading since last year. My partner and I have been together for 7 years, So I’ve been coming back and forth to Quairading throughout that time.
Q: What’s your favourite season?
A: I love Summer because I enjoy the sun and the beach, but I also love winter because there’s nothing better than sitting around a fire when it’s cold outside.
Q: What do you do in your spare time?
A: I spend time with my friends, do a bit of gardening and enjoy relaxing with my dogs and partner.
Q: What motivates you to get out of bed in the morning?
A: Seeing everybody and being able to make an impact on people’s days. I love connecting with customers and having the ability to make their days brighter.
Greta’s passion for people and community is evident through her work at Soluna. From enjoying life in Quairading with her family and dogs to creating positive experiences for customers each day, she has quickly become a valued member of the local community. We thank Greta for taking the time to chat with us and share a little about herself and her journey in Quairading.
Quairading Football & Netball Club Inc
The season is well and truly rolling now, with the Bulls and Belles moving into a busy and important stretch both on and off the field. Recent weeks have delivered a strong mix of milestones, celebrations, representative honours, and major club events, all reflecting the depth and energy building across the club.
Firstly a huge thanks to our local farmers and ag businesses who have helped out with our fundraising crops to date. Along with sponsorship, our crop is the lifeblood keeping our club sustainable and we greatly value any and all support to get it in the ground and growing. If you’ve got some spare chem, please feel free to get in touch with our Cropping Coordinator, Ryan Powell.
A recent major highlight was our successful Ladies Day, held at home and once again proving itself as one of the social cornerstones of the season. The day brought together players, supporters, families and visitors in a brilliant display of club spirit, with the Sullivan Logistics Sports Deck adding a new dimension to the occasion. A huge thank you must go to all involved in organising and supporting the day, which continues to grow in both size and reputation each year.
In a deeply significant moment for the club, Greg “Bounce” Richards was awarded AFNA Life Membership in recognition of his long-standing service and commitment to football in the region. The presentation, held in the packed Community Building, was a fitting acknowledgement of a career built on dedication, leadership and contribution across generations of players.
On the field, player milestones continue to roll through the group. Kaiden “Dorse” Johnston, Ben “Rushy” Rushforth and Lachy “LD” Dann have all reached notable career markers this season, reflecting the consistency and longevity of key members of the playing group and their ongoing impact on the club’s performance and culture.
Representative football has also featured strongly. Tom “Tet” Lee and Rushy both earned selection in the State Country squad for a long-awaited match-up against the Perth Football League’s best last Friday in Joondalup. With Rushy in the midfield and Tet stepping into the Assistant Coach role, the club was well represented on both sides of the boundary line. In addition, Tet, Rushy, LD and Ethan Brown have all been selected in the squad to represent the Avon Football and Netball Association at Country Week in mid July, a strong contingent that highlights the depth of talent within the club.
The Belles
The Quairading Belles have had a busy and exciting few weeks, beginning with a fantastic long weekend representing Avon Football & Netball Association at the Fuel to Go & Play Association Championships.
Kelsie had the privilege of coaching the Division 4 representative side, made up of an incredible group of players, including a huge contingent of Quairading Belles: Abbey Winterbine, Kaeshia Colbung, Nadia Mills, Sophie Davies and Zarah Squiers. The team had an outstanding tournament,
Gardening in the Wheatbelt
Written by Carmela Kriszyk of Eaglewood Farm
As the 1st December announced summer with the first very hot day so June announced winter with a decent drop of rain and the first of some very cold days. However, at this stage we need a lot more rain to really make a difference to the very low level of water in our tanks. Hopefully July will provide good rains. We haven’t had any frosts at the farm yet but it has been very chilly indeed. Most plants are slowing their growth as soil temperature goes down below ten degrees so this is a good time to do some tool maintenance which thankfully can be done in the tool shed, out of the cold. Other jobs like rose pruning require well fitted gloves something else to be grateful for. More about jobs for winter to follow below.
The July meeting of the QGLG is on Friday the 31st at the CRC starting at 9:30am. For this meeting we will be making table centre pieces and wreaths. This is a chance to get ahead of the game and be ready for Christmas or any entertaining. If you have any skills in these areas please come along and share them with us. Joining our group will always be interesting and informative, so do join.
Continuing with pest control, this month includes some of the bigger more offensive garden pests. Yes that means ants, fruit fly and snails/slugs. Some gardeners would include slaters in this category but I have a soft spot for these land crustations, not that I like to eat then or anything like that, but more that I see them as useful rather than problematic. They are fundamental in compost making by aiding in the breaking down vegetable material. They are only a nuisance when they munch on new seedlings, this can easily be prevented by simply placing an old plastic pot, with the bottom removed over the seedling till it’s a little tougher.
So back to the other pests. First, preventing ants from spreading scale and being a problem with sweet fruits. There are many sprays and dusts sold which deal quite well with nests near tree trunks. A band of thick Vaseline placed around the tree trunk and applied regularly also works well to stop the ants climbing up the tree during the short fruit ripening time. Limiting scale infestations also reduces the ant problem. Fruit fly is more insidious and a community based problem. The damage is total fruit destruction and if your neighbours do nothing about it no matter what you do it will not help. So advertising, education, community cooperation and action plus government support such as financially assisting scientific development of deterrents are all needed for long term solutions and eradication of this pest. All each of us can do is prevent the numbers spiraling out of control in our own gardens by picking up fallen fruit, bagging and solarizing it before throwing it in the bin, using mesh bags and products like “Eco Lure” to fool the pest when its active.
When it comes to snails/slugs there are iron based deterrent baits which work well and of course there are ducks! But perhaps picking up and drowning snails works best, also using sheets of cardboard to trap slugs is very successful. Tiger slugs like slaters are usually garden friends, unless their numbers increase beyond what they can normally munch on, before causing damage to our precious plants.
July in the Garden
It’s time to – go to the shops and pick up discounted spring bulb bargains; buy camellias while they are in bloom; do some maintenance on tools, the secateurs, the lawn mower, edger etc.; dead head already blooming annuals and camellias; feed spring bulbs regularly; shorten last year’s wisteria shoots; if you have frost sensitive plants spray them with a polymer guard to protect them; spray your lawn with winter grass killer; prune hydrangeas; if your soil is acidic spread garden lime around persimmons, figs, olives and pomegranates; towards the end of July prune grape vines; if not already done prune roses; in about mid July give roses a complete fertiliser; while pruning the roses take cuttings of your favourite roses and multiply the joy.
Sow – unless you have heated mats on which to place seed trays and a warm place in which to protect the sprouting seeds there is no need to sow seeds this month.
Plant – native ground covers and shrubs and deciduous trees and vines; plant more veggies where a gap appears in the bed, the other plants will keep the new seedling warm while it takes root; plant onion seedlings into prepared beds don’t fertilise heavily with nitrogen; plant blue berries into acidic soil as for camellia and azaleas.
Harvest – citrus are almost but not quite ready although we have picked a few lemons from the Eureka tree; the apples have all been harvested the last to be picked were Sundowners, lovely crisp sweet apples; the last of the black olives have been preserved; in the veggie garden we have finished the first crop of Pac Choi and have put in another punnet they are so delicious; pomegranates are almost all gone, the chooks have really enjoyed them; and the English spinach is going into and on everything from soups to pizzas. More chillis will be harvested today and these will be dehydrated and made into chilli flakes.
The last word –“After women, flowers are the most lovely thing God has given the world” Christian Dior
Warrior Wellbeing Article
What We Need to Know About Nutrition
We all know that there is a mountain of information available about nutrition, diets and food. It would be impossible to cover all the necessary information in one article so instead we’ll talk about finding what works for each of us as individuals. The problem these days is deciphering which information is accurate and perhaps more importantly which information applies to us in our lives. It’s vital to our health and wellbeing that we get the right information and apply it consistently. To do otherwise is selling ourselves short.
The thing to remember about health and wellbeing is that it is a holistic system, meaning that all aspects of our health have flow on effects to other important areas of wellbeing. This is especially true for diet which controls so many aspects of our health. Eating the correct amount of the right food directly improves our energy levels, concentration, physical appearance, mood, immune system and sleep. It also makes it easier to stay at a healthy weight and live longer without the adverse effects of high blood pressure, high cholesterol, a higher risk for numerous diseases and a weakened immune system. Most of us have been hearing about things like this since we were kids, remember the food pyramid and other public heath campaigns?
While farmers and other physical workers who are often on the move may have higher energy requirements from their food than office workers (that do very little physical activity) it is still clear that some foods cause us harm, regardless of how tasty they are or how much energy they give us. Unfortunately, these foods often happen to be among the cheapest, the tastiest and to some people, the most addictive. While food science is constantly changing there are some things that have always been a good idea; that is to eat a lot of healthy fish, meats and vegetables (especially leafy greens which blokes have trouble with sometimes, preferring meat with a side of meat) and avoiding highly processed food that comes with all sorts of additives and often excess salt and sugar.
The trouble however is that except for these staples, every time we look at a magazine, internet article or read a book on nutrition a large part of the public and scientific opinion seems to have changed almost overnight. Whether it’s low fat and high carb or suddenly no sugar, low carb and high fat or any other combination we all know there will be someone credible disputing it in no time. It also certainly doesn’t make things any simpler that everyone has their own individual requirements based on genetics but also on the daily activity.
The answer is that instead of dealing with nutrition as a group, individuals will have to discover what works for them personally so that they can take responsibility for their own wellbeing. Ways to do that include asking advice from a GP, dietitian or nutritionist, getting blood tests regularly to determine what nutrients are lacking. As well as regularly getting health checks to see if what we’re currently doing is working for us and of course trial and error with the fundamental principle of moderation in all things at its heart.
Anglican Church (St Faith’s)
Harris Street
July in the Parish of St Faith’s, Quairading
Sunday, 5th July
Sunday, 12th July
St Faith’s School, Cambridge, United Kingdom
St Faith’s Church, Quairading
9.00 a.m. Sixth Sunday after Pentecost - Eucharist
9.00 a.m. Seventh Sunday after Pentecost – Morning Prayer
Saturday, 18th July 5.30 p.m. Eighth Sunday after Pentecost - Eucharist
Sunday, 26th July 9.00 a.m. Ninth Sunday after Pentecost – Morning Prayer
Leave: The Rev’d Canon Dr Philip Raymont, the local Priest-in-Charge, will be on leave from the 7th July to the 16th July inclusive.
Five Years On: On the 26th, 27th, 28th and 29th July, 2021 the Rev’d Canon Dr Philip Raymont was commissioned and welcomed to the Parishes of Beverley-Brookton, Quairading & York as the Priest-in-Charge of each parish. The first services he conducted in each of the four main centres were on Sunday, 1st August at St Faith’s Church, Quairading and at Holy Trinity Church, York and on Sunday, 8th August at St Mark’s Church, Brookton and St Mary’s Church, Beverley.
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 036-172 Acc No 2500 86 – Westpac
Catholic Church (St Francis Xavier)
Heggerty Street
Reading + Psalm & General Intercession Volunteer
FatherMatthewHodgson
Phone: 9061 1094
Email: bruce.rock@perthcatholic.org.au *new*
Facebook: Francis Mary Concepta Sacrament
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
What does it mean to be saved? Is it just “pie in the sky when we die, by and by”? No! It is also abundant life now.
Recently I was asked to say a few words at a funeral but plans were changed and I didn’t get to say them so here is what I had planned to say:
At judgement day Jesus will say to those who are saved: “Come, you who are blessed by my Father, inherit the Kingdom prepared for you from the creation of the world. For I was hungry, and you fed me. I was thirsty, and you gave me a drink. I was a stranger, and you invited me into your home. I was naked, and you gave me clothing. I was sick, and you cared for me. I was in prison, and you visited me.” (Matthew 24:34-36)
This lady did all of this. (Well, I don’t know if she ever visited anyone in prison – but all the rest she did.) Her hope in eternal life was not a reason to rest, knowing that she had made it, but a reason to go out and help other people.
This is the good news: That Jesus came and lived a life of service. He died and rose again and prepares a place for all who love him. For that reason everyone who lives for Jesus may be sure of their eternal home with Him.
So salvation is a blessing that is enjoyed now as we work with Jesus to bless others.
Services for July:
Sunday 5th July 10:30 am Communion led by Mark Beadle
Sunday 12th July 10:30 am Café Church led by Arthur West
Sunday 19th July 10:30 am Paul Mulroney
Sunday 26th July 10:30 am led by Peter 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
When I attend community events to be present and or to speak to people experiencing challenging times I often heard the word ‘Resilience’. Country people are so resilient. But what is the meaning of resilience?
Resilience is often described as having an ability to bounce back after a challenging situation.But Resilience is much more than that.
Resilience is not where we pretend everything is fine, resilience does not mean avoiding emotion, never struggling or being silent about how we feel. Resilience is acknowledging the emotions we are having, feel the pain and still move forward. We make a decision to be hopeful of our future even when the road ahead appears to be a very long and hard one. Experiencing hard challenging times is a part of life everyone experiences at varying levels.
Resilience is not something some of us have and others do not. Resilience when nurtured within and across our community creates a collective strength where people can grow from hard times. People are connected, valued and support each other. We can be that listening ear, offer or set up a welcoming space, be part of a volunteer group, join in a local event and or we can be that person who asks others, ‘How are you going RUOK’. Resilience grows where people feel that they are valued and belong, able to use their individual strengths and abilities to assist. Belonging is powerful. When as a community we create safe respectful inclusive spaces, people are better placed to feel OK to reach out early and support each other. Disaster Recovery Hubs are great examples of this.
This does not mean that a resilient community is perfect. We do not agree with everything others do or say in our community, we are all individually different and unique. This uniqueness adds to our community makes it the place it is. Even with differences we enhance resilience when as a community we accept our differences. We agree to disagree, respect each other and acknowledge that every person matters. We don’t need to live in each other’s pockets, but we do our best to get along with each other.
There are times when emotions are so strong and our ability to reason and cope is challenging. These challenging times can be so strong that we withdraw into ourselves and our thoughts become our reality. It is imperative that in these times we make ourselves vulnerable and ask for help. This takes strength. We maybe feeling that we will burden others, that others don’t want to hear our problems and we bottle up our emotions making the emotion stronger. Ask for help, because as part of a resilient caring community you do matter, are valued and people do care about you.
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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