Integration Progress A Win-Win For Sugarcane Farmers

QCAR is moving at its usual rapid pace on the QCAR integration with the Australian Cane Farmers Association (ACFA) front.

As we have been saying, this is bringing two pro-active organisations who are, and will continue to, deliver a powerful and passionate voice for representation and advocacy for all sugarcane farmers and their industry.

The super drivers behind the integration, the QCAR Board, had a vision to provide even more benefits and services across their ever-growing representative footprint through its local, on-the-ground district managers and local committees.

And so it comes to fruition bringing the local, state, and federal representation of QCAR to new heights via the long-standing and respected organisation ACFA.

The QCAR Central District team has been contacting all ACFA members throughout the regions of Proserpine, Mackay, and Plane Creek in recent weeks to activate their dual membership.

One of the key messages from QCAR is that the dual membership comes at no additional cost – a win-win for all members with the additional advantages.

The current transitional period is expected to be finalised in 2025.

QCAR will soon be holding elections to establish the chairman, deputy chairman and committee members for each regional district, including QCAR Central.

Each district will then nominate the committee member/s they want to represent them on the QCAR Board. After that, the QCAR Board will select representatives to sit on the ACFA Board.

To make sure your vote counts in these upcoming elections, you will need to be registered as a QCAR member either by a new membership, in which you automatically become a member of both, or for ACFA members a simple one-pager taking up the offer of the dual membership. Easy peasy.

All our valued ACFA members – if you have not yet received a letter explaining the integration, please get in touch.

If you have any questions regarding the integration or how to take up the dual membership for QCAR – ACFA, please call:

QCAR Central District Manager Sonia Ball 0467 573 321 or email Sonia.ball@qcar.com.au

QCAR Central District Committee Chairman Steve McKeering 0439 088 654

QCAR Head Office: 4783 2111

‍

TIME TO TALK?

Our far northern counterparts and Burdekin neighbours are in our thoughts as flood waters reside, cleaning up continues and damage assessed. While we have fared far better in our Central District, we are reminded that problems can sometimes seem insurmountable and long-lasting, and we may need to check in with our family and friends.

Going through a crisis or disaster can have significant impacts on our mental health, but sometimes it is the myriad of little things that build up over time and can play on our minds. It could be anything from financial, family and relationships to work, disaster, or illness.

It is important to remember that regardless of how big or small the issue is, the impact is wearing and tiring. Talking to someone can help.

Times are tough and sometimes it helps to talk. Whether you call someone, or whether someone call you – you will find that sharing often helps.

Please see our list of some suggestions of where you can find someone who can help. Stay safe and be kind to each other – QCAR Central District.

‍