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The Queensland Finch
Society (QFS) was formed in September
1969 by a group of 19 enthusiasts and
dedicated itself to the study of
Australian and foreign birds,
particularly finches.
QFS strongly promotes the highest
standards of keeping and breeding of
birds through promotion of the
hygienic keeping and scientific
feeding and breeding of birds in the
best and most natural conditions
possible. As such the Society endorses
the Queensland Code of Practice for
Aviculture (http://www.derm.qld.gov.au/register/p00055aa.pdf -
see copy below) and our own Code of
Conduct for QFS Events.
Since its early days of producing a
simple photocopied flyer called the "Finch
News", QFS members now enjoy a
professionally printed colour magazine
each month.
The Society holds regular general
meetings on the first Friday of each
month and runs various birds sales,
auctions, shows, workshops and BBQ's
throughout the year - all in the
spirit of keeping our members and the
community well informed of the best
practices of caring for finches.
Non-members and guests are also
encouraged to attend and learn what
QFS is all about. The Society also
holds out of Brisbane meetings in
regional centres where local members
can enjoy a QFS meeting.
Through our Constitution we are
dedicated to the conservation of birds
particularly Finches, at liberty and
in captivity including their habitats.
QFS is actively supporting the "Save
the Gouldian Fund" and the "Black
Throat Recovery Program".
The club now has a membership of
almost 1000 which includes local,
interstate and international members.
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