Events & Fundraising
EVENTS
Hear Their Voice ‘Deadly’ First Nations Women
The Zonta Club of Melbourne on Yarra wishes to extend an invitation to you to attend the 2024 ZEDX (Zonta interesting and enlightening discussions) forum held in conjunction with Ivanhoe Girls’ Grammar School.
This is a chance to Hear their Voice regarding the journey they have taken and continue to be on, as they strive to bring significant change and achieve success in their field of expertise, and ultimately, in their community. The challenges they have faced and the lessons they have learned as First Nations Women are important for us to know. We need to understand how we can genuinely support them to address the challenges and sustain authentic change for our First Nations people of Australia.
To learn more about our speakers visit: https://www.ivanhoegirls.vic.edu.au/newsletters/hear-us-first-nations-women-forum
Please download our Questions and Answers Sheet.
When:
Thursday 5th September, 7.30pm – 9.30pm (Doors open at 7.00pm, with tea, coffee, and biscuits available)
Venue:
Ivanhoe Girls’ Grammar School Performing Arts Centre, Cnr Upper Heidelberg Rd & Noel St Ivanhoe
Tickets at $20 adult, $10 student
To book, visit https://events.humanitix.com/heartheirvoiceforum
Download poster here and please share with family, friends and colleagues.
Funds raised support the development of a First Nations young women Leadership Award.
Enquiries: Suzanne Lees 0400 753 007
16 Days of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence (25 November to 10 December)
The 16 Days of Activism aim to raise public awareness and mobilise people to bring about change. It is used as an organising strategy by individuals and organisations around the world to call for the prevention and elimination of violence against women and girls. It was originated by the first Women’s Global Leadership Institute in 1991.
In support of this civil society initiative, each year, the UN Secretary-General’s campaign ‘UNiTE to End Violence against Women’ calls for global action to increase worldwide awareness and create opportunities for discussion about challenges and solutions. In 2014, the UNiTE campaign called on governments, UN entities, civil society organizations and individuals across the world to ‘orange their neighbourhoods’ to raise public awareness about the issue of violence against women and girls. Orange is one of the official colours of the UNiTE campaign, symbolizing a brighter future and a world free from violence against women and girls, orange has become synonymous with events during the 16 Days of Activism. http://www.unwomen.org/en
Club Meetings
The club meetings are held on the 2nd Thursday of the month at 7 pm. Our main venue is Amora Riverwalk Hotel in Bridge Road, Richmond where we have a one course meal, tea and coffee for $44. Our Award nights in March and August will be at a higher cost of $54. However, in June, July and September we vary our venue and/or have virtual meetings. Please contact info@zontamelbourneonyarra.org.au for more information regarding venues.
FUNDRAISING
Lions Club Opportunity Shop Mt Waverley
Our members volunteer for a week at a time serving behind the counter and assisting customers find treasures. Funds raised go towards supporting our various scholarships and rewards.
Sausage Sizzle – Bunnings Hawthorn
Several times a year, members, together with family and friends of Zonta run the sausage sizzle at Bunnings in Hawthorn. Funds raised go towards supporting our projects, scholarships and rewards.
