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

Zonta D24 will be conducting an interactive Zonta Mentoring Circles Workshop Zoom session on Sunday 29th June 2025, at 3:00 p.m.

This interactive session will explore how Mentoring Circles can engage Zonta awardees (Amelia Earhart, STEM, Jane Klausman), Z Club and Golden Z Club members through informal mentorship to foster an ongoing connection with Zonta and inspire future Zonta members.

Click on the word Agenda to download the details of the meeting.  Click on background paper to read more detailed information about the session.

All District 24 Zontians who are interested in this project are very welcome to attend the session.

ZOOM link & Meeting details are available under Member resources section, From the Governor’s Desk, 2025 May

Marie Dayton, Service Chair

How to create an online file storage system for your club using Google Drive. Accessing documents stored in Google Drive. Assistance with transferring Zonta Gmail addresses to new office bearers.

Presented on Zoom by Sue Johnston (Lt. Governor) and Anne Parnell (District 24 Secretary). Contact Anne for Zoom link.

On International Day of Living Together in Peace, Zonta International highlights the importance of working together across differences to build a peaceful and inclusive society. In armed conflict and post-conflict settings, safeguarding women's rights is crucial to achieving lasting peace and stability for all. #BuildABetterWorld

On International Day of Families, Zonta International acknowledges the power of family connections in creating resilient communities. By ending child marriage, girls can thrive within their families and contribute to a stronger, more resilient future. #EndChildMarriage

On Earth Day, highlight the importance of environmental stewardship in building a sustainable future for women and girls. Climate change disproportionately affects women, making it crucial to take action for both the planet and gender equality. #ZontaSaysNOW #BuildABetterWorld

On World Health Day, recognize the vital role of health in empowering women and girls worldwide. Did you know that girls who marry before 18 are at higher risk of health complications and face greater challenges in accessing healthcare? Working together to end child marriage is vital to ensure a healthier future for all. #ZontaEmpowers #EndChildMarriage

Celebrate sustainability for a brighter future for women and girls. Through the Zonta Says NOW campaign, Zonta is driving gender-equal climate action by reducing waste and promoting environmental responsibility, creating a healthier, more equitable world for all. #BuildABetterWorld #ZontaSaysNOW

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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

Join us for an Evening Cocktail event celebrating 40 years of the Zonta Foundation for Women and the Amelia Earhart Award—kicking off the year with fun, friendship, and social conviviality.

• Pop-Up Art & Craft Gallery: Explore stunning works by talented Australian artists and makers.

• Fundraising for a Cause: After costs are deducted, all funds and a percentage of gallery sales will support Zonta projects.

This event is open to everyone! Zontians are encouraged to bring friends, family, and colleagues for an unforgettable evening of celebration and giving back.

Don’t miss this unique opportunity to support Zonta projects and Amelia Earhart Award.

TICKETS: $40 per person

BOOK at: https://events.humanitix.com/inspiration-art-and-giving or use the QR code

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

Guest speaker, Dr Catherine Trundle, a medical anthropologist at La Trobe University. She specialises in heat stress and climate justice, so she will be the perfect speaker as we head into summer!

Catherine says:  This talk will discuss the diverse ways gender shapes experiences of extreme heat. I'll explore how extreme heat interacts with gender-based violence, care practices, women's health, parenting, and gendered workspaces. I will also examine how gender inequities interact with heat to impact women and women's rights. I'll discuss research in Australia as well as diverse international settings and consider the role of women's organisations in supporting action on extreme heat. 

Observed annually on 10 December, Human Rights Day.

“All human beings are born free and equal in dignity and rights.”

The iconic opening sentence of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights is as important today as it was when it was adopted 75 years ago. The Universal Declaration is a roadmap, helping to end wars, heal divisions and promote lives of peace and dignity for all.

Since 1950, the UN and various member states have observed 10 December as “Human Rights Day” in commemoration of the day in 1948 when the UN General Assembly passed the Universal Declaration of Human Rights. It was the first “worldwide” declaration of rights of its kind, and it was among the chief achievements of the United Nations in its early years.