The Voice is our quarterly District 24 digital newsletter. It provides a window into the dynamic world of Zonta in District 24. Stay updated on our District’s news, events and initiatives making a Better World for Women and Girls. This is the perfect vehicle for members to share their successes, new ideas and stories about their local communities.
The Voice is also used to provide tips and tools for Clubs, advice of upcoming District meetings and major events.
Zonta International provides regular email updates to members around the world, on a range of relevant topics.
Supporting the Domestic Family & Sexual Violence Commission
Zonta Australia commends the work of the Domestic Family and Sexual Violence Commission and the recently released yearly report to Parliament by the Commissioner Ms Michaela Cronin. As the Commissioner rightly states, every life lost to violence is one too many and every person who lives with the ongoing impact of domestic, family or sexual violence requires all of us to strive to do better.
The statistics alone in 2023-24 highlight that 43 women were victims of intimate partner homicide, compared with 34 in 2022–23. These statistics tell a damning story but it is not the whole story and through Zonta clubs across Australia where our members are working with community groups, not for profit organisations and police, we know too well that the impact to people’s lives goes much deeper.
Menstrual Products should be included in NDIS Supports
Zonta Australia is aware of the ongoing consultation on draft lists of NDIS Supports by the Australian Government.
While we support efforts to reduce inefficiencies and ensure the sustainability of the NDIS, we strongly oppose the inclusion of menstrual products in the "Lifestyle-related" category alongside items like cigarettes and gambling. Menstrual products are essential, not optional, especially for women with disabilities who often need specialized products.