Who We Are

Making a difference for over 100 years

Mission
Position Statement
History & Milestones
Achievements
Supporters
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Mission Statement

Quota Brisbane is a Not for Profit Organisation that through care, service and leadership, provides support, inspiration and empowerment to its members and volunteers and supports those in need in our local community.

Quota Brisbane volunteer team — The Quota Brisbane team 2023

Position Statement

The Quota Club of Brisbane Inc. is a not-for-profit organisation who is affiliated with the National Council of Women of Queensland Inc. (NCWQ).

Purpose of this Statement

This statement provides direction regarding our positions relating to key areas of need, intended to guide the formulation of responses in a manner consistent with our Mission. The Positions outlined guide us in the community service work we do.

Education

We believe education is a right for all and a critical facilitator to economic independence, empowering women and children to reach their full potential. We understand equity does not mean treating everyone the same way, it means making adjustments so that people can participate on an equal playing field. Quota Brisbane demonstrate this through our ‘Listening to Learn’ Program, Achiever Awards and Club Awards.

Environment

We believe environmental sustainability is essential in women and their children’s continued prosperity. We support proactive action to safeguard our environment for future generations for example through emissions reduction, recycling and reducing use of paper. Quota Brisbane demonstrate this by involvement in Containers for Change and utilising emails and MinuteMe.

Wellbeing and Safety

We believe all women and children have a right to be safe, have enough to eat, a home and access to an education. Quota Brisbane demonstrates this by supporting Maybanke, the Women’s Crisis Centre, Third Space, Forgotten Women, Zephyr Education and Care Kits for Kids.

Download Quota Club of Brisbane Position Statement

Our History and Milestones

1919

Quota International, the first women’s service club was officially founded by Wanda Frey Joiner in USA, Motto ‘We Share’.

1930

Quota International comes to Australia.

1958

Quota International comes to Queensland.

1988

Quota International of North Brisbane initiates the Christmas Breakfast raising money to support Anglicare.

1996

Quota International of Brisbane City Inc. is formed by the amalgamation of the Quota Clubs of North Brisbane and Brisbane, involved in lobbying Government for Infant Hearing Screening through NCWQ.

Ambassador of the Year Competition won by Centenary State High School Student

2009

Celebration of Quota’s 90th Birthday at Government House, QI Brisbane City Ambassador of the Year Competition won by Centenary State High School Student.

2010

International Convention in Vancouver, Canada.

2011

Worldwide Quota Clubs support flood victims in Queensland providing over $80,000 to help schools recover, QI Brisbane City assists in the distribution of the funds to teachers and schools affected

2014

QI Brisbane City sponsors Teachers of the Deaf Convention along with other Quota Clubs in District 30.

2015

Quota International establishes Regions, QI Brisbane City joins New Zealand, Norfolk Island and Quota Clubs in Toowoomba, Beenleigh, Beaudesert, Ipswich, Sandgate, Nundah Clayfield, Brisbane South, Jimboomba and Boonah in Region 13. Quota Brisbane has a bumper year with the TUH carpark fundraising during the Caravan and Camping Show in June and Ekka in August.

Region 13 celebrated at Parliament House and the Storey Bridge was ablaze with Quota Blue and Silver.

2019

Quota International celebrated 100 years of service in February. Region 13 celebrated at Parliament House and the Storey Bridge was ablaze with Quota Blue and Silver. Quota Brisbane met via Zoom

2020

Quota International unfortunately dissolved following COVID 19.

2021

QI Brisbane City resumed face to face meetings and was rebranded as the Quota Club of Brisbane Inc. Past President Dr Laurel Macintosh OBE was awarded Honorary Life Membership at the fundraiser to support Zephyr Education.