Quairading’s monthly publication since 1991. Proudly produced and printed by the Quairading CRC.
THE PAINT QUAIRADING REaD EGG IS GROWING!
Our community has officially joined the early literacy movement with the launch of Paint Quairading REaD! This initiative is all about encouraging everyone to read, talk, sing, and rhyme with children from birth, so they start school ready to learn. You’ll find book boxes in businesses and venues around town which you can borrow from at any time. Read, talk and sing and the REaD Egg will grow and grow and eventually hatch!
STORY TIME
Last session for Term 2. Monday 30th June!
WIN A TRIP TO THE 2025 AFL GRAND FINAL!
And support our local footy and netball club.
THE CO-OP ARE HIRING
All Rounder position available.
HOW MUCH DID A CARTON OF EGGS COST 100 YEARS AGO? Find our thanks to CWA Quairading
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
’S OP SHOP
Thursdays @ Old Drive In
for transport to medical appointments
second Friday of each month.
Last Friday of the month 9:30am @ CRC
Tuesdays, 9:30am-3:30pm @ CRC
CLUB
SecondTuesdayofeachmonth,7pm@CRC.
Monday 9:00am - 10:30am @ Day Care Centre
2nd & 4th Mondays @ Community Building @ the Oval
SUB CENTRE 1st & last Thursday - Training 7:30pm - 9:30pm
We’re going through a couple of staffing changes at the moment here at the CRC , and doing our very best to keep everything afloat and moving forward as we do!
We’re currently looking to recruit a new Accounts & Finance Officer to our team as Sharon will soon be dropping her day with us in favour of the freedom to do even more fun things on her Mondays. Sharon’s been with the CRC for nearly 10 years and has been a huge asset to our knowledge, engagement and community service delivery. She will be missed, but luckily we know where she lives ;)
If you know of someone with a bit of bookkeeping experience, please encourage them to get in touch. While we’d love someone here in the office two days a week, we’re very open to more flexible hybrid work-from-home arrangements too. View the job ad on Seek, just search Quairading.
Tash Masters has also finished up her time with us, vacating the role of Care Coordinator in our Staying in Place program. Tash was a great addition to the program over its first year, coordinating at home services and supports to our local Home Care Package clients through our partnership with InCasa and Mable. For now, I’ve taken on the role (and luckily am loving the challenge!) and in the coming months we’ll start looking to recruit someone new to the job.
Brad & Linda from Mable will be visiting Quairading once again, on Thursday 3rd July from 9am here at the CRC. Come along if you’d like to learn more about how Mable works, and particularly if you might like to get into a bit of support work. Perhaps you have a spare few hours per week you’d like to spend getting paid to take care of some household cleaning tasks, gardening, home maintenance, meal delivery or social support for other locals. Come along for a no strings attached sticky beak!
We’ve got a couple of spots left in a Forklift Course and a Heavy Vehicle Pilots Licence course in July & August. Let us know if you’d like to partake in either.
Stay warm!
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
Facebook: www.facebook.com/QuairadingCRC
Instagram: @quairadingcrc
THE PASSION SHEET
COMMUNITY
HEY QUAIRADING
It’s time for a Casting Call for the 2025 Curtain Raisers Production of “& Juliet”! Whether you want to be front and centre acting and singing, back stage, in the band, designing costumes, running the bio box, painting backdrops, making props, directing the entire show or a mixture of any of the above - we want you. Come on down to the Quairading Club 6pm Monday 30th June 2025 to register your interest and to get more information. If you can’t make it on the 30th, contact Wendy Bubb 0429 451 165 to register your interest.
CLUBKITCHENCLOSED
Brace yourselves, our kitchen is going to be closed from Sunday 22nd June for a period of three months (maybe more) as Latisha takes some time off and some kitchen renovations begin! During this time, you're welcome to bring outside food with you to the club for special occasions and the committee hope to run some oneoff dinner events which will be advertised here. The old man sandwich table may also be making a return!
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BETTY
SOPSHOP
Will be closed Thursday 26th June. Call Kath Hudson for any questions.
JOINTHECLUBCOMMITTEE!
Got some thoughts for Club improvements? Join the committee! Nominations are now open for multiple vacancies on the Quairading Club Inc committee. Grab a nomination form from the bar. Nominations close Friday 18th July, followed by a two week voting period ahead of the AGM set for Sunday 3rd August, 11am
at the Club. For more info on committee structure and commitment have a chat to any current member: Glen Jones, Darryl Bubb, Jill Hayes, Rohan Hadlow, Jan Herbert, Jason Caporn, Maddy Lee or Danial Bubb.
YOUTHCENTRE
Open Monday and Thursday afternoon 3pm 4:30pm (instead of Wednesday due to winter junior sports training after school).
CRCCLOSEDDURING POWER OUTAGES
Apologies for the inconvenience, the Quairading CRC will be closed , Wednesday 2nd July and Monday 14th July due to planned power outages. Short term pain for long term gain once Western Power have completed upgrade work, right? Staff remotely monitor emails and voice messages during closures.
FLUVACCINATIONSAVAILABLE
Free to ALL from 6 months old for the month of June. For appointments call Kathy Wilton on 0460 622 981 (Child Health Clinic at Quairading Hospital).
EVENTS
QFNCPATRON’STEA
Saturday 28th June at the Community Building. All members and supporters of our club are invited to stick around after the day of play for our annual Patron’s Tea.
FIFTHSUNDAYINTHEMONTH:
As this Sunday, 29th June is a fifth Sunday of the month, members of St Faith’s Church will be attending a Combined Churches’ Service at Holy Trinity Church, York commencing at 10 a.m. Following the service a “bring and share”
lunch will be enjoyed. The service will honour the arrival of Christianity to the people of the Torres Strait in 1871 with the celebration of “The Coming of Light”.
STORYTIME
Monday 30th June, 10am at the Quairading CRC. All littlies welcome for an hour or rhymes and fun!
WEEKLYARTGROUP
Every Tuesday 10am 3pm at the CRC Art Space. Newbies very welcome to come along for a sticky beak. BYO art supplies, or you might be able to borrow from someone on the day.
QUAIRADINGPHOTOCLUB
July meeting changed to Tuesday 1st of July. At CRC at 7pm. Any queries please contact Arun 0414 292 184.
BUSINESSWORKSHOP:HOWTO HANDLEPOORPERFORMANCE
New venue due to power outage! Come along on Wednesday 2nd July 2025, 8am to 10am at the Lesser Hall for a free workshop with Ben Stangoni from IPS. He’ll be talking about how to deal with poor employee performance in a positive way, give feedback and keep things running smoothly. Great for anyone in the community who wants to build better teamwork and communication!
MABLEINFOSESSION
Thursday 3rd July, 9am 10:30am at the Quairading CRC. Find out how you can get paid for supporting your local community, working on Mable in the Quairading CRC’s “Staying in Place” initiative. To RSVP, contact the Quairading CRC. Learn about Mable here: www.mable.com.au
QARRAS
Monday 14th July, 11am AGM and then lunch provided by Flavour Town Catering. Names to Gwen asap. Monday 28th July, 2pm Dr Min Ding is our guest speaker.
TIDYTOWNMEETING
Monday 21st July 9:30am @ Railway Station Museum. All welcome.
FORKLIFTCOURSE
Tuesday 22nd & Wednesday 23rd July at the Quairading CRC. Twoday course with TAFE. $175.94 per person. BYO lunch. To request an enrolment form, please contact the Quairading CRC via admin@quairadingcrc.com.au
QUAIRADINGCLUBAGM
Sunday 3rd August, 11am at the Club, includes announcement of new committee members. Members please submit agenda items to info@quairadingclub.com.au
QUAIRADING HOSPITAL AUXILIARYAGM
Please be advised the Hospital Auxiliary AGM is to be held on Monday 11th August at 2pm in the Hospital. Hope to see you there. If you have an hour to spare please come along and join in, new ideas and members are always welcome.
BUSINESS
MARZOCCHICONTRACTING
Would like to thank you for you continued support. We began our cleaning business during Covid, and to date we have completed over 1000 jobs. We couldn't have got here without you!
TASH’SHAIRSTUDIO
I will be open from 27th June – 1st July. For appointments call or text Tash on 0499 774 470.
ELITESHEARING
Professional shearing by Ethan Harder, world record holder. Reliable teams, flexible bookings, happy to travel.
If anyone needs any garage door repairs while we are in town
please don't hesitate to call us to book an appointment our office number is 9297 412 or email aussiehomes@westnet.com.au.
FOR SALE
FREEGLASS
2 Plester Ave. Call 0424 731 956 Gene
SPORTS
MEN’SGOLF
Our annual Dolin Cup is being held on the 2nd August 2025. We host two competitions on one day, and you are welcome to join both or just one of them. Why not be brave and give 27 holes a crack? If you want more information, then please give Cam Fraser (0427 882 662) a call.
FOOTBALL&NETBALL
Vibes were high all day and night for our Round 10 fixture against Beverley and the country club social event. Both footy teams found redemption from the week before, securing very comfortable wins. Our Belles put in a solid effort, and came within 5 of the slick Redbacks (scores and award winners in the comments). Our social committee put together a great fire engine fuelled evening with Rushy & Coops taking out the second annual beer pong comp, stealing the win from Candace & Alana and apparently heaps of holes in one on the mini golf in the arctic temps outside. Huge thanks to Shondelle Stone, Melanie Mills and band of kitchen helpers for the delicious nacho bar for dinner. You truly outdid yourselves! We’re so appreciative of these extra offers of catering assistance that create fundraising opportunities for the club. 4 local businesses donated the most stunning array of hampers, thank you so much to The Clinic Quairading (won by Hollee Richards), the Quairading Co-op (won by Chloe Amey), the Quairading Club (won by Kelsie Squiers) and The Maker’s Keep (won by Abbey Winterbine). Cheif Auctioneer Tet Lee very successfully auctioned off a load of cut and ready firewood, a sheep cut and packaged (x2 halves) and the ultimate Bulls Box Experience which includes VIP seating, canteen and bar vouchers at our
last home fixture. Congrats to winning bidders, in order, Maddy Lee, Alana Shanhun, Bevan Norwood and Jack Richards. Can’t wait for likely an even bigger Saturday night this weekend as we celebrate our annual Patron’s Tea, Ethan Brown’s 100th Club Game and Hammer’s 200th Club Game!! Round 10 Results and Awards
Netball: Beverley 41 def Quairading 31
Reserves: Quairading 20.17(137) def Beverley 1.2(8) 1st Award, sponsored by Quairading Seed Cleaners: Alf Taylor. 2nd Award, sponsored by McIntosh & Son: Bevan Norwood 3rd Award, sponsored by Mohaul: Braeden Lawrence. Coach’s Award, sponsored by Quairading Earthmoving: Lachlan Dann League: Quairading 16.8(104) def Beverley 4.6(30)
Player’s Player Award, sponsored by Elders Quairading: Brayden Andrews. Coach’s Award, sponsored by DDH1 Drilling: Connor Anderson. Lyall Brown Selfless Award, sponsored by Hose Co: Freddie Clutterbuck. Dan Foley Mateship Award, sponsored by Agrisource Agencies: Ben Rushforth Mark Wells Consistency Award, sponsored by Quairading Tyre & Battery: Ethan Brown
JOBS
SENIORFINANCEOFFICER
An exciting opportunity has become available to join the Shire of Quairading in a full-time, permanent role as our Senior Finance Officer. This key position supports the Executive Manager of Corporate Services and supervises our Finance and Customer Service Team. You'll be part of a dynamic, supportive and forward-thinking team that’s focused on excellent service delivery and continuous improvement through digitisation and process innovation. Applications close 4pm, Friday 20 June 2025. For the full Position Description and how to apply, visit: https:// www.quairading.wa.gov.au/mycouncil/employment/
July Birthdays
Got a new addition or an edit? Let us know!
1st Ann Minchin, Jason George, Debbie Hayes, Noel Stone, Regina Colbung
Hey Quairading, it’s time for a Casting Call for the 2025 Curtain Raisers Production of “& Juliet”!
Whether you want to be front and centre acting and singing, back stage, in the band, designing costumes, running the bio box, painting backdrops, making props, directing the entire show or a mixture of any of the above - we want you
Come on down to the Quairading Club 6pm Monday 30th June 2025 to register your interest and to get more information. If you can’t make it on the 30th, contact Wendy Bubb 0429 451 165 to register your interest.
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 PROFESSIONALS
Female GP
Dr Irene Dolan 29th & 30th July
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
Dr. Jack will be away Friday 15th and Monday 18th August. While there will be no medical appointments available with Dr. Jack on these days, the practice will remain open to accept telephone calls, answer emails etc.
Practice Nurse Wendy will be available on Monday 18th August to provide Nursing care.
Dr. Min Ding will be away from the practice from Monday 11th August until Monday 18th August (inclusive). She will return to the practice on Tuesday 19th August.
Practice Nurse Wendy, is taking a well deserved break and will be away for the month of July. In her absence, Dr Min will provide Nursing coverage along with her Heart Health and Diabetes Clinics.
We are pleased to welcome to our Admin team Kelli. Kelli joins us on a part-time basis and is currently in training for her new role. Please be patient while Kelli settles in. When arriving for your appointment, please advise the Reception desk and introduce yourself to Kelli.
Cold and Flu season has well and truly arrived. If experiencing any Cold or Flu symptoms (sore throat, runny nose, fevers etc) please advise Reception team prior to arriving for your appointment. Patients experiencing Cold and Flu symptoms will not be denied a medical consult, however, our Admin team will advise you to present to our external waiting area as a precaution. This is to minimise the potential risk of spreading virus to other patients in the clinic, or to our team members.
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. 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. We are unable to perform Pathology testing without a request form. Patients who arrive without a form will be rescheduled and advised to book an appt. with the Dr to obtain the required pathology request form.
• If you are unable to attend your scheduled appointment please contact the practice to cancel or reschedule.
Venue change: Quairading Town Hall
A Combined Churches of Quairading Service to honour and give thanks on the occasion of the 10 a.m., Saturday, 12th July
St Faith’s Church, Harris Street, Quairading
All members of the Quairading Shire and surrounds are welcome. A “bring and share” morning tea to follow.
Quairading Sub Centre Update
In an emergency, every second counts. By registering your property access codes (like building entry codes, key safe, or lockbox information), you can help us reach you faster when help is needed.
This ensures that if Ambulance Crews need to access your home (or the home of a loved one!) and the doors are locked or the person is unable to answer, the crews can safely enter the home using the key stored in the lock box.
To register, simply fill out the form on the website or call 9334 1222 between 9am - 4pm, Monday to Friday. Learn more and register today: https://stjohnwa.com.au/amb.../register-your-property-access Unfortunately, our Sub
100 Years of Quairading Country Women’s Association
The Dangin-Quairading-South Caroling Branch was formed on the 17th July 1925 by the then State President, Mrs Craven Griffiths. The first woman to hold office as President was Mrs Lilian Fawkner, whose husband was the resident chartered accountant at Dangin. Mrs N Spence was appointed Secretary and Mrs V Hall of South Caroling was appointed Treasurer.
Meetings were held at each centre on a monthly, rotational basis until the Depression struck. From this time onwards, it was necessary to curtail travelling and very few members attended meetings. The ladies from the Quairading Branch kept up their interest through the efforts of Mrs Cam Johnston who transported Mrs Waters, Mrs Hinkley and Mrs Heal who were foundation members. In those early days of Branch activities the Members strongly supported the Pedal Wireless Scheme, operated in conjunction with the Royal Flying Doctor. The Scheme’s aim was to assist Revd John Flynn to place a pedal set in every outback home. Before the introduction of the three year term of office rule, Mrs Lohoar, another foundation member, officiated and carried the Branch through very lean times. During her term of office, meetings were held in what was then termed the “Red Cross Rooms” at the Dangin Co-op. Owing to petrol rationing, all meetings were held in Dangin, the most central point for all members. From now on the Branch had to struggle to keep going, but owing to the dedication of a small band of dedicated workers, it survived.
Mrs. Taylor was responsible for conducting street stalls and functions to raise money for the war effort. Below are the names of the people who gave the Temperance Hotel to the C.W.A. Adamson Messrs. J. H. Stone, W.P. Stone, E.J. Hadlow, H. Johnston and T. Richards.
At a later date (1950) this hostel was sold to the Quairading Road Board who demolished it and used the materials to build houses for the Boards employees. The 1,200 pounds received for the building was put into a trust fund and was later used towards the financing of the Mary Adamson Seaside Home at Rockingham. After the Hostel was disposed of, monthly meetings were held at Mrs Adamson’s residence in Dangin until membership became so large that it was
necessary to hold the meetings in the Dangin Hall. This continued until August 12th, 1955, when it was decided to hold all future meetings in Quairading, as the Quairading membership was growing and interest in the Rest Room project was very keen. The decision to build the Rest Rooms in Quairading was made at a meeting held at Mrs E. Adamson’s home on May 9th, 1952, A building committee was formed and a block of land on the western side of the Police Station in Parker Street was purchased. A great effort was put towards raising the required 2,000 pounds, which was the amount decided upon as the target for the commencement of the building. The ladies organised Mannequin Parades and picture evenings, stalls, raffles, catering was undertaken for weddings, birthday celebrations and luncheons at the local Show. A Coronation Ball was held, to name but a few of the many functions that the CWA performed in their efforts to raise the desired amount.
After years of hard work by all members and interested citizens, their goal was reached. Mr Fewster was chosen as the builder and the building was completed at a cost of 3,200 pounds and opened on the 16th November, 1956. Sadly, in our 99th year the building was sold mainly due to the cost of maintenance.. This year we are celebrating our 100th birthday and one event will be a celebratory luncheon in July for various CWA branches and special guests. More functions will follow throughout the year
QDHS News
So many interesting learning activities continue to engage and inspire students at QDHS.
Last week I had the privilege of attending WA Regional Principal’s Association conference with school leaders from rural, regional, and remote locations. I valued the opportunity to learn from and with colleagues as we pursue of ways of working better to effectively meet the needs of all students in our geographically isolated and unique locations. Past QDHS Principal Mrs Pauline Wray was acknowledged for decades of service to the association which was formerly known as the WA District High School Administrators Association.
Teaching for Impact
Of all the factors that impact student learning, the single biggest in-school influence is the quality of the teaching. To improve teaching and learning in our school, we need a shared understanding of highly effective practice.
Teaching for Impact is a Department of Education, WA resource that outlines what effective teachers believe, know, and do to plan quality teaching and learning.
In 2025, we have been selected to partner with John Curtin College of the Arts for the Quality Teaching Strategy – Priority Initiatives program. This will support developing teaching quality so that we can:
• improve learning outcomes for students,
• provide a common language between staff,
• support staff to evaluate their own practice to improve the quality of teaching, and build a professional learning community that supports professional growth.
Thanks to staff for their great commitment to quality teaching, students for striving to learn and be their best, and parents/carers and community for your ongoing support.
Happy holidays!
Carnival Day in Year 3
Ms Edmiston and the Year 3 class had a Carnival Day on Tuesday. Students dressed up in their favourite carnival outfits and created a range of games for our students and staff to try their luck at. They were very popular, with well over half the school attending during lunch there were entry tickets, popcorn and a beautiful red and white curtain at the door to create a realistic carnival atmosphere. Great job, year 3s!
WASAP - Payments closing soon!
Please ensure all claims for the WASAP have been submitted by 4 July 2025. This payment is available to all WA families with children enrolled in school/home schooling programs. If you need assistance please see the office staff ASAP, we can fill in a paper form for you!
It was an honour to receive this certificate on behalf of the Quairading RSL Sub Branch at the latest RSL State Congress from the Federal Minister of Veterans Affairs acting on behalf of the National President of the Returned and Services League of Australia to recognise Quairading RSL 100 years of service.
Eugene Stone Quairading RSL, Sub Branch Member
Gardening in the Wheatbelt
Written by Carmela Kriszyk of Eaglewood Farm
The July meeting of the QGLG is on Friday the 25th at the CRC starting at 9:30 am. We’re looking for new residents to Quairading who are interested in learning some gardening skills. Please come along to our meetings you will be welcomed, informed and entertained.
There may not be many readers who might be starting a new garden, but it never hurts to cast a critical eye over our established gardens or maybe that patch which hasn’t done well or doesn’t fit your overall plan for your garden or doesn’t add any enjoyment to your life. If a garden doesn’t add to your well being then it’s not earning its keep. Firstly, and above all else, a garden must have a meaningful function. Is it going to be a space for relaxation, will it mainly be used to grow food or will it be there to attract wildlife or perhaps a little of all these functions will be needed? When designing a garden space or room keep the following qualities in mind. A garden needs:
1. to be spacious or at least create the illusion of space. This can be done with curvy paths, or lines of sight that draw the eye beyond the actual spot. Plants can also be used to create lines which lead to other areas in the garden.
2. to have seclusion; this can be achieved with tall plants, walls or climbing plants on trellises. By creating a secluded area in your garden, you then have a reading nook or a place in which you can relax and enjoy nature.
3. to have water. It needs the sight or sound of water. Water features don’t need to be huge to have an uplifting effective. A simple sealed pot with a small water pump and a water plant or two will achieve the tranquility required to make a difference.
4. to have views. Of course, this is sometimes difficult to achieve in a suburban block but can be cleverly introduced with a focal point like a special plant or a statue or a water feature.
5. to have creativity, including topiary, garden art, statuary or a folly makes a garden more interesting and fun to explore.
6. to have antiquity, that is to say a garden needs time. Plants need to grow to their full potential to really shine in any garden. Depending on your budget more established plants can be planted to shorten the time needed to create the established look. Antiquity can also be created by including antique pieces of garden art.
7. Finally, there are plants. Well of course, a garden needs plants! Which plants depends on your conditions, soil and water availability. What can be achieved with the choice and
placement of plants takes the garden to the next level. Choice of colours can create rhythm and unity. Form and shape are needed to achieve proportion and balance. Variation in texture creates interest. Repetition adds calmness and cohesion.
All these elements together, create a garden that is pleasing to the eye and all the senses.
July in the Garden
It’s time to – buy camelias while they are in bloom; feed spring bulbs with a liquid fertiliser every couple of weeks; prune last year’s growth on wisteria; if you have frost tender plants a spray with an antitranspirant will help protect them; spike lawns where the soil is compacted this will aid water and air penetration; continue planting deciduous trees and shrubs; plant a tree for National Tree Day on July 31st; all deciduous trees can be pruned for shape at this time; leave those which bloom in spring like, flowering plums, till after their blooms have finished; take hardwood cuttings at this time; rose cuttings can be taken when roses are being pruned; in the veggie patch keep cauliflowers white by covering the flower with the leaves, don’t do this on a wet day; don’t worry about the little mounts of soil that appear in your lawn it’s just earth worms coming up for air; if you haven’t already done it trim back the browning fronds of the asparagus bed and lay lots of wellrotted manure on top.
Sow – the soil is cold so not a lot of seeds germinate in very cold soil, however, repeat sowings of carrots and radishes will do well.
Plant – again with cold soils it’s probably best now to wait until early spring to plant out native shrubs, roses, camellias and other flowering plants, spring bulbs can still be planted.
Harvest – because of the late start to winter this year at Eaglewood Farm, our winter veggies will be ripening much later than ever before; we are picking the leafy greens from kale, English spinach, silver beet, rocket and lettuce which is in abundance. In the orchard the oranges, mandarins, quinces and apples are keeping us supplied with fruit.
The last word – It is only the farmer who faithfully sows the seeds in autumn, who reaps a harvest in spring.
B. C. Forbes (with changes for the southern hemisphere)
Warrior Wellbeing Article
Ego – It’s Okay to Talk
A bloke’s ego is made up of all those things which help us define who we are as individuals, it is a construct of our personality, character, self-image, self-esteem and self-worth.
In some conversations that we have, we may think “That man has such an enormous ego – I’ve never known anyone so full of themselves!” One dictionary definition states someone’s ego is their sense of their own worth. For example, if someone has a large ego, they think they are very important and valuable. “He had a massive ego; never would he admit he was wrong.” It is the latter part of this definition that often leads blokes into spaces they would rather not be i.e. not talking about the stuff which is important to our wellbeing. This can be personal issues such as relationships, finance, family, work and/or any other challenges.
Perhaps part of this ego equation for blokes is enshrined in the main things we worry about, which quite often are about the traditional expectations of society, our place in society - career-wise and success wise. As a collective us blokes are still perceived by how much we are earning and how well we are doing, that is being defined by the work we do. We are more than this.
Additionally, social/spiritual wellbeing needs to be better understood and made a higher priority by all blokes and society. We talk about it in all our education sessions, it is where we find: our identity, our individuality, our culture, our own sense of self, our sense of belonging, our passions and interests. It is what each of us wants it to be.
In practical terms this is us blokes talking about and being more than our work. In conversations with each other we should be talking about the fact that we are a great dad, a brother, a grandfather, an uncle, a husband, a family man, a rally driver, BBQ king, handyman, and/or chef. By talking about what makes us tick (in part, our ego) we can put a positive spin around the meaning of ego, the main one being admitting when we are wrong and/or when we are struggling with life.
Culturally blokes in general are fixers “I’ll fix this myself”, so we must always question what we are fixing, how we are fixing it, and when we are fixing it? We know all men need to talk, the million-dollar question is to whom and where? Everyone needs their personal space, for blokes to engage and have a conversation we need a safe place and quite often a place with a masculine vibe. This can be the men’s shed, a sporting club, a social club, just leaning over the back of the ute or even the barber shop.
We need to have this conversation now; Our ego is not that complex, it is part of our DNA so remember our saying… before it all gets too much… Talk to a Mate®!!
Anglican Church (St Faith’s)
Harris Street
July
in the Parish of St Faith’s, Quairading
Celebrating Founders’ Day, The Hale School
Services
Tuesday, 1st July
Sunday, 6th July
6.30 p.m.
9.00 a.m.
Founders’ Day, The Hale School
Fourth Sunday after Pentecost – Eucharist Saturday, 12th July
10.00 a.m.
NAIDOC Week Service – Combined Churches Sunday, 20th July
9.00 a.m.
Fourth Sunday after Pentecost – Morning Prayer Sunday, 27th July 9.00 a.m.
Fifth Sunday after Pentecost – Morning Prayer
NAIDOC Week 2025: The Combined Churches of Quairading are conducting a service to honour the 50th anniversary of NAIDOC Week with a service at St Faith’s Church on Saturday, 12th July at 10.00 a.m. All members of the community are encouraged to attend.
Founders’ Day Service, The Hale School: At the service on Tuesday, 1st July we join with The Hale School in commemorating the establishment of the School. All are welcome to attend the service, not least former students and present boarding families.
St Faith’s KIDZ, Quairading. St Faiths’ KIDZ meets next on Thursday, 24th July after school. Ss Priscilla and Aquila: Ss Priscilla and Aquila are the patron saints of marriage. All couples married in our local church are invited to attend a service on Sunday, 3rd August at 9.00 a.m. so to give thanks and celebrate their married life. Any other couples wishing to give thanks for their marriage are welcome.
St Mary’s Anglican Girls’ School: The School’s Patronal Festival, The Feast of Mary, Mother of our Lord, will be celebrated at 6.30 p.m. at St Faith’s Church, Quairading on Thursday, 14th August. Individuals and families with associations to St Mary’s Anglican Girls’ School are most welcome, as are all local people.
OPEN HOUSE – This annual event serves as an invitation to all members of the local community to enjoy each other’s company over refreshments. The Saturday, 27th September at St Faith’s Church, Quairading from 5.30 p.m. to 7.30 p.m. is a suggested date and time but is yet to be confirmed.
Vacation, Clergy School and Annual Retreat: The Rev’d Canon Philip Raymont will be visiting family in Queensland from Monday 14th July until Wednesday, 23rd July incl. He will be attending the Diocesan Clergy School “Hope in Christ” in Busselton from Monday, 25th August until Thursday, 28th August and will undertake his Annual Retreat from Monday, 6th October until Friday, 10th October.
Catholic Church (St Francis Xavier)
Heggerty Street
July 2025
Date Saturday 6th Sunday 13th Sunday 20th Sunday 27th
Time 6pm No Mass 10am No Mass Reading + Psalm & General Intercession
Father Matthew Hodgson
Phone: 9061 1094 Email:
Please contact Father at any time regarding Confession /
Uniting Church Coraling Street
How can we help you?
Would you like to talk to someone? We can meet at the Golden Grain or the gazebo across the road. If you prefer we can talk on the phone.
Would you like us to visit someone in hospital?
Would you like someone to pray with you? We have a mid week prayer service that you can attend or we can meet for prayer just one on one. There is a printed prayer service that we can follow if you prefer. We can give you a copy in advance so there are no surprises.
Would you like to attend a service with us? Church services start at 10:30am on a Sunday. If you like we can give you an “order of service” so that you can see how a typical service is run.
Would you like to explore the Christian faith? Perhaps you have been a Christian all your life but would like to understand it better or perhaps it is new to you and you want to learn about it. We have two packages available.
• The Book of Hope can be presented in one hour and is an uplifting introduction to the Bible and its basic teachings.
• The Alpha Course is a more in depth look at Christianity and consists of 16 sessions of about an hour each.
Let us know what you would like to do. Our contact numbers are below.
Uniting Church services for July:
Sunday 6th July 10:30 am led by Mark Beadle
Sunday 13th July 10:30 am Café Church led by Arthur West
Sunday 20th July 10:30 am led by Peter West
Sunday 27th July 10:30 am led by Arthur West.
Enquiries: Mark Beadle 0435 698 655 or Arthur West 9645 0081
If you would like a visit please contact Mark Beadle. Check out our Facebook page: Quairading Church
Rural Aid Article
Carl Yung famously quoted “Life begins at 40. Up until then, you are just doing research." This quote is often interpreted as suggesting that the first 40 years of life are a period of preparation and exploration, while the true meaning and potential of life begin after this point. Interestingly in my counselling sessions this is reinforced time and time again.
Societies engrained expectations that success is material-based drives us to not be who we really are, away from our true selves. Most seek happiness and success over everything else that really matters. Happiness as the main goal is rarely achieved. Life is actually a mixture of all experiences good and bad. Having hard times and testing times are an unescapable reality of life.
What do you, as the unique individual you are, see as your core life value? Who is the real you? What gives your life meaning? How are you ensuring you live to being your true self? These are very hard questions to answer and entail a lot of deep honest reflection. The answer is unique and only you know the answer for yourself. No one else can answer these questions for you.
I truly believe that in midlife the realisation and crisis of being who you really are and want to be seen as, becomes your focus. This can cause some confusion and question what the hell am and have I been doing with myself. Why have I felt the need to be the person with the most toys, what have I actually won? The resulting emotions can adversely affect us causing selfdoubt. When analysed these thoughts can become enlightening. But focus on who we truly are results in success and happiness naturally.
Somone I was talking to said that a person they had recently got to know and met a few times told them that they were ‘Understated in their manner’. When this person read what this means they said, ’ I cried, this is exactly who I really want to be personally and want others to see me as, this means that I have changed and am being who I know I truly am’.
Past occurrences that cause us guilt can’t be undone, but we accept this a lesson and never intentionally do anything like that again. In counselling when someone is able to look past their negative thoughts, those around them who are concerned and care come back into focus. This is both uplifting and humbling. They are not alone, never have been, they are valued. Others have been concerned about you, others are there for you and need you as much as you need them. They want you not what you own.
We are always the expert on ourselves including when times are tough; knowing when we need to step up, be strong and ask for help. So act on this knowledge, be true to yourself.
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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