International Women’s Day and Zonta Rose Day

On 8 March, Zonta International celebrates International Women's Day and Zonta Rose Day, honoring women for their achievements regardless of national, ethnic, linguistic, economic or political divisions. Support this mission by making a donation to the Zonta Foundation for Women in their honor. #RoseDay #IWD

CANVA Training – Design Software

Training for Zonta members Wednesday 4 March 10 – 11am. 

 Canva is a user friendly online graphic design platform enabling users to create professional-quality visual content without advanced design skills.  Some clubs are already using this software.  There’s a free and paid version. 

Watch the introductory video here https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=v73SXZGeFVo

 To register email Sue Johnston: lt.governor.zontad24@gmail.com

Share Stories. Strengthen Connection. Grow Membership.

DATE:    Saturday 28 February 2026

VENUE:    Mercure Hotel, 106 Hassall Street, PARRAMATTA

TIME:    8.30am for 9.00am start, close at 4pm

COST:    $75 which includes tea & coffee on arrival, morning tea, lunch and afternoon tea

AGENDA HIGHLIGHTS

• Keynote Speaker - Belinda Hughes

  Award winning Sydney lawyer, with over 18 years in law enforcement, regulatory prosecutions, and legal advisory roles across State, National and international agencies.

• Social media training by expert Mardi Barnes

• Membership growth workshop

• Zonta code of conduct

• AFTER THE EVENT

  • Stay on for a social gathering and chat.

  PRE-EVENT CHALLENGE

  • Prize for the club that has the most members who have never attended an area workshop before.

  HOW TO REGISTER FOR THE AREA 1 MEETING

  • Use the QR Code on the attached poster OR

  • Tap here to register for the Area 1 Meeting

    
    

World Day of Social Justice

The World Day of Social Justice is a day to promote fairness and equality for all. Zonta is committed to advocating for social justice through efforts to combat poverty and gender inequality and defend human rights. #ZontaEmpowers

Zonta Australia's Zonta Says NOW to Gender-Equal Climate Action Think Tank meeting

When Disasters Hit, Gender Matters. Dr. Magaret Moreton, CEO of Gender & Disaster Australia.

Date & Time: Feb 14, 2026 04:00 PM  in  Canberra, Melbourne, Sydney

Registration

International Day of Education

On International Day of Education, celebrate the power of education in driving peace and development, especially for women and girls. Quality education is key to creating a more equitable world for all. Learn more about Zonta's educational programs and see how you can make a difference at www.zonta.org #WomenInSTEM #WomenInBusiness

Intercontinental Think Tank

Join our first Intercontinental Think Tank of 2026. Hosted by Zontians from Asia and Oceania, we explore how cities can lead a just and climate-resilient future. This session brings together two exceptional speakers driving sustainable urban transformation across our region.

Huey Yoong, Head of Implementation for C40 Cities in East and Southeast Asia and Oceania, will open the session. Huey has led major climate action programs, including the £15 million UCAP Climate Action Implementation Programme, supporting cities such as Kuala Lumpur, Jakarta, Quezon City, Bangkok, Ho Chi Minh City and Hanoi. Her work focuses on embedding equity, accelerating energy transition and ensuring climate action delivers fair outcomes for all communities.

• Krista Milne is the Director of Climate Change and City Resilience and co-Chief Heat Officer for the City of Melbourne. Krista is one of only eight Chief Heat Officers worldwide and leads strategies to protect communities from extreme heat and guide Melbourne toward net zero by 2040.  With a long, hot summer ahead of us, Krista’s talk will be very timely.

We are privileged to have these excellent speakers, so please share the flyers (jpeg and PDF) through your networks and register today

Amelia Earhart Day

On Zonta International Amelia Earhart Day, we commemorate the records she broke on this day in 1935. We celebrate her contributions to the aerospace industry and her empowerment of women in science. See how our Amelia Earhart Fellows are taking space and expanding horizons for us all at www.zonta.org/AEFellowship

#WomenInSTEM

Zonta Says NOW Think Tank

13 December @ 4pm
Speaker: Nicki Lees
Topic: “Is the Climate Crisis a Women’s Rights Crisis?”
Register here

Join Zonta International for the Zonta Says NO 2025 Summit to discuss male allyship and be inspired to take action, challenge norms and build a violence-free world.

On Wednesday, 10 December, join Zonta International for three engaging and inspiring sessions throughout the day. The Zonta Says NO to Violence Against Women 2025 Summit's focus is on the critical role of male allies in preventing and addressing gender-based violence (GBV). The Summit will highlight how men can leverage their influence to challenge harmful social norms, advocate for cultural change, and create safer communities, and how women can engage men as allies in their efforts to end violence against women and girls. Across three sessions, participants will hear from global experts, showcasing innovative approaches to allyship, including partnerships with local organizations, creative storytelling, and youth engagement. ALL SESSIONS ARE IN CENTRAL STANDARD TIME.

08:00 - 09:30 Session 1: Victor Rivas Rivers- National Network to End Domestic Violence

12:00 - 13:00 Session 2: Men Against the Tide film and discussion with filmmaker Priyali Sur

16:00 - 17:00 Session 3: Ending GBV with Male Allyship

Register Recordings of all sessions will be available for everyone who purchases a ticket.

Admission is US$25 per person (plus fees), with all proceeds going to the Zonta Foundation for Women International Service Fund to support global initiatives to address gender-based violence. Zonta members who participate will have this donation count toward their Every Member Every November Zonta Foundation for Women giving total.

The Zonta Says NO to Violence Against Women campaign was launched in 2012 to raise awareness of the global pandemic of women’s rights violations and has united Zonta clubs worldwide in conducting impactful advocacy actions to fight violence against women and girls.

During the 16 Days of Activism, 25 November-10 December, all Zonta clubs and districts are encouraged to take part in the Zonta Says NO to Violence Against Women campaign and change gender-based attitudes and behaviours to end violence against women.

The Zonta Club of Sydney Breakfast invites you for a walk across the iconic Sydney Harbour Bridge on Sunday 7th December 2025. We'll wear orange to represent a brighter future free of violence. 

Arrive by 10:00am at Bradfield Park in Milsons Point. Together, we will walk across the Sydney Harbour Bridge to Dawes Point Reserve in the Rocks (approx. 2.2 kms). We will open with an Acknowledgement of Country and welcome by the Club, followed by a group photo. The walk will commence at 10:15am. Lastly, this is a peaceful walk. We will chat amongst ourselves as we walk and support one another and enjoy a beautiful morning.

Entry is free but reserving your place through registration is needed. All details can be found in the registration link.

Coercive Control Unmasked: Keynote Speaker Jess Hill

Webinar Hosted by: Zonta E-Club NSW/ACT 25 November 2025 6:45 PM - 8:00 PM AEDT Join the Zonta E-Club NSW/ACT for an online event featuring renowned journalist and DV advocate Jess Hill, speaking on Coercive Control. Jess is an internationally respected speaker, and this is an event not to be missed. Tickets

Special Event: NSW Vigil Collective – Unite Against Violence

We are proud to announce our district’s participation in the NSW Vigil Collective’s 2025 Campaign: “No More Empty Shoes.”
This is a powerful collaboration with 29 frontline services across the state, coordinated by The Marmalade Foundation (Lou’s Place), and sponsored by Sydney City Council.

Date: 25 November 2025
Location: Martin Place, Sydney
Time: Vigil begins at 12 noon (attendees encouraged to arrive from 8am)

Program highlights include:

• Welcome to Country and healing yarning circle

• Speech by Celia Donovan (DVNSW)

• Testimony from Tabitha Acret, whose daughter was killed in a DV incident

• Reading of victim names and remembrance of children

• Display of shoes (provided by Dress for Success)

• A powerful Flashmob performance of   “You’re the Voice” by the Sydney Philharmonic Choirs. This is a secret for the day, so please keep this quiet.

Our Zonta D24 logo will appear on banners on the main stage and there will also be promotional banners at Wynyard, Barangaroo.  We have also been invited to promote our tree display at information tables before and after the official event. Please wear your orange Zonta shirts to make our presence known. Area Directors have been briefed — if you plan to attend, please notify your AD so we can coordinate numbers. Photo: Saif71.com

The International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women raises global awareness of issues like rape and domestic violence. Zonta International's "Zonta Says NO" campaign is dedicated to ending violence against women and girls, advocating for a world free from fear and harm. #ZontaSaysNO #EndChildMarriage

New Member Webinar

Are you new to Zonta? Do you want to learn more about our international projects and work? Then the ‘New Member’ webinar on 20th November is for you. Please note there are 2 time zones available - Option I | 9:00 AM UTC-6 / CST, Option II |  6:00 PM UTC-6 / CST

Register here

Every November, Zonta International urges all members to support the Zonta Foundation for Women, funding vital programs that empower women and girls globally, from education and health to ending violence. Visit zonta.org/donate to make your impactful contribution. #ZontiansInAction

Next Think Tank meeting

Join Charlotte Sterrett from WWF-Australia to explore Climate Resilient by Nature, an Australian Government and WWF initiative restoring ecosystems, strengthening livelihoods, and building climate resilience across the Indo-Pacific. Hear success stories, see how global partnerships drive change, and discover how you can support nature-based solutions—locally and globally. Be inspired by what’s possible when people and nature work together.Register zontasaysnow.org.au/think-tank

Join leading voices in the movement against domestic and family violence for a powerful conversation exploring the economic inequalities tied to gendered violence, as well as the ongoing research and policy efforts aimed at creating meaningful change.

Where: ‘The Rizzo' UTS Cinema Theatre | Building 6, level 3, room 22, 702 Harris St, Ultimo NSW 2007

Speakers: Dr Anne Summers AO – Professor of Domestic and Family Violence, UTS Business School.

Jess Hill – Award-winning journalist, author of See What You Made Me Do, and Industry Professor, UTS Business School.

Ashlee Donohue – CEO of Mudgin-Gal Aboriginal Corporation, author, educator, and advocate for domestic and family violence awareness.

The panel will be moderated by Annabelle Daniel OAM, Chief Executive Officer, Women’s Community Shelters.

Tickets for Panel: A future without patriarchal violence with Anne Summers, Jess Hill and Ashlee Donohue