Welcome to the Longreach Branch!
The Longreach Branch was formed on Friday 12 November 1971 and this was the ninth branch to be established in Queensland. Mrs Judy Sedgwick called the first meeting with Mr Tony Bloodworth elected as the first Branch President, Mrs Judy Sedgwick and Mrs Mary McClymont elected as joint Secretary/Treasurer, and Mrs Bartholomeus elected as Publicity Officer.
The Longreach Branch, with the willing assistance of surrounding Branches, has hosted five State Conferences in Longreach in 1976, 1977, 1984, 1991 and 1998. The Longreach branch also hosted a successful Federal Conference in 2009.
Branch members who have served on Queensland Council are: -
- Mrs Pat Murray (1973)
- Mrs Judy Sedgwick (1977 - 1980)
- Mrs Jeanne Mims (1981- 1987)
- Mr Mac McClymont (1986 – 1999)
- Mrs Angie Moffat (1993 - 1996)
- Mrs Rosemary Philp (1998 - 2008)
- Mrs Sue Hegarty (2009 - 2014)
Branch members who have served on Federal Council are: -
- Mrs Jeanne Mims (1985 - 1988)
- Mr Mac McClymont (1996 - 1997)
- Mrs Jenny Lindsay (2005 - 2009)
- Mrs Penny Taylor (2007 - 2009)
Branch Life Membership has been bestowed on four dedicated members for their commitment to ICPA: -
- Mrs Judy Sedgwick
- Mrs Jeanne Mims
- Mr Mac McClymont
- Mrs Diana McClymont
- Mrs Rosemary Philp
The Longreach State Primary and Secondary School, Our Lady’s Catholic Primary School, Ilfracombe State School and the Longreach School of Distance Education are within our membership area.
Longreach Branch provides support to our local schools and community through the following programs:
- School Sponsorship - to each of the schools in our district we provide an annual $50 sponsorship toward a student prize at the end of year Awards/Presentation Ceremony.
- Pre-service Teacher Assistance - we offer student/pre-service teachers $300 in local vouchers to assist with making their placement in Longreach/Ilfracombe a happy one.
- Family Support Program - families can apply for up to $500 in financial assistance for their children (attending Longreach and Ilfracombe schools) who are selected to represent the region or participate in educational, sporting or cultural/arts activities.
For more information on the Longreach Branch and the support we offer please feel free to contact us on icpa.longreach@gmail.com
