Rotary Ipswich Serving Sweet Treats for a Powerful Cause at the Ipswich Show

Rotary Ipswich Serving Sweet Treats for a Powerful Cause at the Ipswich Show

By Rach Z | Radio Springfield City

If you’re heading to the Ipswich Show this year, there’s one stop you won’t want to miss — the Rotary Club of Ipswich City’s famous strawberry sundaes.

Rach Z caught up with Rotary board member and media lead Matthew Taylor Farrington during a special lunchtime broadcast on Radio Springfield City, highlighting the incredible work happening behind the scenes.

For many showgoers, the sundaes are a delicious tradition. But what many don’t realise is that every single purchase goes directly back into the local community.

“We’ve been doing this for a long time,” Matthew shared. “All proceeds support our local projects — and there are quite a few.”

Among those initiatives is a powerful partnership with Eat Up Australia, providing sandwiches to local schools for children who arrive without lunch. To date, the club has helped make close to 80,000 sandwiches.

They also run a fruit box program delivering fresh fruit to schools, ensuring kids who miss breakfast don’t go without.

Beyond food programs, Rotary Ipswich City is deeply embedded in the community, running events like the Tough Kids Triathlon, delivering magical experiences for children with special needs through Razzamatazz, and supporting older residents through their Life Reflections project.

And yes — the sundaes themselves live up to the hype.

This year they were located near the main entrance of the showgrounds, across from the information booth, the stand serves up a classic combination of fresh strawberries, locally supplied ice cream from Ungermann Brothers, whipped cream, and a strawberry on top.

Priced at just $8.50, it’s a small price for something that makes a big difference.

So next time you’re at the Ipswich Show, grab a sundae — and know you’re helping support a stronger, more connected community.