We are an active force in the Bundaberg community, contributing with local service and advocacy projects and collaboration with other groups
Meet
First Tues of the month
5:30pm
Old Bundy Tavern
We always welcome new members, email us for more information In 2023, the club was awarded the Bundaberg Regional Council's Community Group of the Year" Award in the Australia Day Awards. We meet on the FIR
ST Tuesday of the month at Rowers on the River from 6pm for our
monthly, by invitation and member, Business Dinner Meeting. The Club Members are dedicated supporters of the goals and ideals of Zonta International. The Club has been a very active force in the Bundaberg Community, contributing by way of service and advocacy projects. Locally we co-ordinate and support:
- A Young Women in Public Affairs award. The Award recognises young women, ages 16-19, who demonstrate superior leadership skills and a commitment to public service and civic causes and encourages them to continue their participation in public and political life. Congratulations to our 2023 winner. https://www.zonta.org/Web/Programs/Education/Young_Women_in_Public_Affairs_Award
- 2 x STEPS programs in partnership with CQU - These scholarships provides recognition and financial assistance to a first year female Bachelor student residing and studying in the Bundaberg Region. https://www.cqu.edu.au/courses/study-information/work-and-study-preparation/steps
- In Bundaberg we provide financial bursaries to girls transitioning from Grade 6 in local State Primary schools (South, Walkervale, Bundaberg West, Rosedale, Gin Gin, Thabeban & Burnett Heads to Middle School Grade 7 in local High Schools. These yearly bursaries are presented to the students at year end school presentations with monies paid to their high school of choice.
- In 2023, we have introduced the Zonta Club of Bundaberg’s Wide Bay TAFE Education Award. The cash prizes will be awarded to two different female students enrolled at TAFE Bundaberg Campus in a non-school-based course. The recipients must be enrolled in a non-traditionally female course e.g., electrical, building and construction, agriculture, horticulture, cookery (Chef), Information and Digital Technologies etc. Our Inaugural 2023 award recipient was Hannah Broughton
- Co-ordinate a local 16 Days of Activism Campaign to End Violence against Women and Girls which runs from 25 November to 10 December each year.
- Financial and wellness workshops covering finance, real estate, legal, travel, traditional and complementary therapies, fun activities and much more.
- Support ‘EDON Place' a Non-government community-based organisation providing specialist domestic and family violence services in Bundaberg and North Burnett Regions.
- Support Phoenix House a counselling service for sexual assault victims.
- Production of STOP cards which has contact details for all the local community and welfare organisations.
- Ongoing Australia-wide projects include making cushions for local breast cancer patients. https://www.bcna.org.au/
- Assembling birthing kits to prevent the deaths of mothers and babies in developing countries. https://www.bkfa.org.au/zonta-clubs/
- Plus, many more adhoc activities from time to time. Just some of our fun fundraising & social activities include:
- A yearly community breakfast to celebrate International Women’s Day.
- Movie Premiere Fundraisers.
- Bunnings Sausage Sizzles
- Trivia nights, raffles, wine & chocolate drives.
- Sales of our Zonta branded items such as Keep Cups, bags, pens,
- Online Raffles, Golf Days, Fundraising Walks.
- Progressive dinners & Derby Day.
- Cent Sales
Zonta Club of Bundaberg – we are group of women who encourage each other, involve each other, support each other, empower each other, educate each other, enjoy each other’s company, and allow each member to do what they can when they can for the great cause of Zonta International. We would love to see new members join us and bring to the club their thoughts, ideas, and support for the great work that Zonta Bundaberg does on a local, national, and international level! You will be a part of one of 2800 clubs worldwide and over 28,000 members! Interested in making a difference in women and girls lives, locally and internationally? Members may join Zonta through the following ways:
1. By Application: Prospective members may complete the Prospective member Questionnaire Form. Click here:
Once the form is completed and submitted to [email protected] , the Club contacts the prospective member to meet with the club members and learn more.
2. By Invitation: Many Zontians directly invite people to attend their club meetings or social events to learn more about becoming a member.
