Soroptimist International South East Asia Pacific

19/06/2026

Soroptimists members lead the change!, Soroptimist International South East Asia Pacific (SISEAP) programme and action work addresses 8 objectives, todays post looks at the incredible work of clubs which won best practice awards for their Environment Actions..

For Soroptimists, environmental advocacy is never just about the planet, it is about people, equity, and education.

From the sewing tables to community composts, recycling, clean up days, swap meets, replanting of trees and mangroves, these and other projects fund a larger vision. Every bit of waste we divert, and every piece of land we protect, directly supports our broader global goals: advocating for resource protection, promoting proper hygiene and sanitation, and funding clean water projects and school toilets.

Thank you to our incredible members for leading the change!

WINNER: SI North Shore
Project: Sewn Up: Sustainable Sewing for Skills, Confidence & Textile Waste Reduction

A brilliant 3-month community initiative equipping women with practical skills in garment repair, alteration, and upcycling, while educating them on the harsh realities of fast fashion.

Why it matters to Soroptimists: This project strikes at the heart of our mission. It doesn't just divert textile waste from landfills; it empowers women with tangible, transferable skills, builds their confidence, and fosters mindful consumption. It’s a low-cost, highly replicable model of social and environmental impact.

HIGHLY COMMENDED: SI Hobart
Project: Promoting A Clean, Healthy, Sustainable Tasmania

Led a powerful community movement centered on recycling, composting, responsible consumption, and heavy collaboration with local enterprises to drastically reduce landfill waste.

Why it matters to Soroptimists: True advocacy requires a seat at the table. SI Hobart members didn't just change their personal habits; they actively liaised with key stakeholders through meetings, emails, and phone calls to ensure the integrity of their environmental response. They proved that grassroots Soroptimist leadership can shift community policy and behavior.

HIGHLY COMMENDED: SI Bayside
Project: Soropti-Swap

What they did: Created an interactive event designed to swap both materials and ideas. It combined awareness with immediate action, offering the community free alteration training and demonstrations on how to remake old textiles into new treasures.

Why it matters to Soroptimists: Education is our greatest tool. By combining hands-on participation with sustainable education, SI Bayside demystified waste reduction. They created a supportive space where the community could learn to reject the "throwaway" culture, protecting our land resources one garment at a time.

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17/06/2026

Keeping communities warm, one stitch at a time 💙

A wonderful example of Soroptimists turning compassion into action. Through the dedication of volunteer knitters and crocheters, nearly 300 beanies have been distributed to local organisations supporting people in need, helping to keep many heads warm this winter.

Projects like these reflect the heart of Soroptimist service—identifying community needs and taking practical action to improve the lives of others. Whether through advocacy, education, or hands-on support, Soroptimists continue to make a meaningful difference in their communities every day.

Thank you to SI Soroptimist International of Rockingham and all the volunteers whose generosity and care are bringing warmth, comfort, and hope to so many. 🧶❄️

16/06/2026

Such a wonderful afternoon! This is exactly what our Soroptimist membership is all about—connecting through friendship and coffee to foster mutual understanding and spark new ideas for collaboration. Combining forces for ovarian cancer awareness and endometriosis advocacy shows how much we can achieve together. Soroptimist friendships create action

We had a lovely time meeting our friends from SI Wellington over delicious coffee. We enjoyed some great conversations about the projects we're both passionate about. With their focus on ovarian cancer awareness and our work supporting endometriosis advocacy, it was wonderful to connect over our shared commitment to improving women’s health.

Together, we're proud to supporting causes that make a meaningful difference in our communities.

Thank you for visiting us Kristeen Johnston and Denise!

16/06/2026

🎉✨ Happy Charter Anniversary to Soroptimist International Labasa Branch🎊

We proudly celebrate 48 years of impact, connection, and service from SI Labasa. Since its charter, the club has played a meaningful role in strengthening communities, advancing important causes, and improving the lives of women and girls.

This anniversary is an opportunity to reflect on the many projects, partnerships, and milestones achieved over the years — each one made possible by the dedication, generosity, and shared purpose of its members. From past pioneers to today’s changemakers, every contribution has helped shape the strong and vibrant club we celebrate now.

We extend our heartfelt thanks to all past and present members whose commitment, leadership, and passion continue to inspire. Your collective efforts have created a lasting legacy and ensured that the Soroptimist spirit remains strong within SI Labasa.

Here’s to celebrating what has been achieved, honouring those who made it possible, and looking ahead to many more years of meaningful impact. Happy Charter Anniversary! 🥂💖

16/06/2026

Soroptimists Empower Change, SISEAP Soroptimists creates community transformation. Soroptimists ‘walk the talk” on Environmental change, through: Educate, Engage, and Elevate.
Educate: Local Awareness & Community Workshops
● Action: Clubs can organize community educational drives focusing on "hidden plastics"—such as synthetic textiles and single-use packaging.
● Impact: Translating complex science into practical household knowledge so communities understand how plastic waste mismanaged in landfills or open dumping
Household Swaps: One small change creates a ripple effect
True systemic change starts at home. Women manage the majority of global household purchasing decisions, giving them immense economic power to shift the market away from microplastics.
Here are highly effective, eco-friendly swaps you can implement in your household today:
In the Laundry Room (The #1 Source of Household Microfibers)
Every time synthetic clothes are washed, they shed millions of microplastic fibres that bypass water treatment plants.
● The Swap: Swap synthetic fabrics (polyester, nylon, acrylic) for 100% natural fibers like organic cotton, linen, h**p, and wool.
● The Tool: When washing existing synthetics, use a microfiber-catching laundry bag or install a microplastic filter on your washing machine's discharge hose.
● The Habit: Switch to laundry strips or cloths.
In the Kitchen & Dining Area
● The Swap: Ditch plastic cutting boards for solid wood or bamboo boards. Plastic boards shed thousands of microplastic particles into food with every knife stroke.
● The Swap: Replace plastic food containers and cling wrap with glass containers, stainless steel lunchboxes, and beeswax wraps. Never microwave food in plastic.
● The Swap: Switch traditional dish sponges (made of synthetic polyurethane) for cellulose sponges, loofahs, or wooden dish brushes with natural bristles.
● The Swap: Avoid conventional tea bags, which often use plastic heat-sealants that release billions of particles into hot water. Swap to loose-leaf tea using a stainless-steel infuser.
In the Bathroom & Personal Care
● The Swap: Choose cosmetics and personal care items explicitly labeled "Microbead-Free." Check ingredient lists for polyethylene (PE), polypropylene (PP), or nylon.
● The Swap: Swap plastic-bottled body washes for triple-milled bar soaps wrapped in paper.
● The Swap: Switch to a bamboo toothbrush and plastic-free silk or bamboo dental floss.

Tell us what you plan to swap out, or have already swapped out.
Join our Soroptimist movement to create lasting change
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12/06/2026

🎉✨ Happy Charter Anniversary to Soroptimist International Rakiraki. 🎊

We proudly celebrate 33 years of impact, connection, and service from SI Rakiraki. Since its charter, the club has played a meaningful role in strengthening communities, advancing important causes, and improving the lives of women and girls.

This anniversary is an opportunity to reflect on the many projects, partnerships, and milestones achieved over the years — each one made possible by the dedication, generosity, and shared purpose of its members. From past pioneers to today’s changemakers, every contribution has helped shape the strong and vibrant club we celebrate now.

We extend our heartfelt thanks to all past and present members whose commitment, leadership, and passion continue to inspire. Your collective efforts have created a lasting legacy and ensured that the Soroptimist spirit remains strong within SI Rakiraki.

Here’s to celebrating what has been achieved, honouring those who made it possible, and looking ahead to many more years of meaningful impact. Happy Charter Anniversary! 🥂💖

11/06/2026

next time you consider using a plastic bag, remember this image, it breaks my heart.

This isn't just a photo of a monkey in a tree; look more closely it is a direct impact of our "convenience culture." When we use single-use plastic bags for a 20-minute trip from the grocery store, they don't just disappear. They end up in our oceans, our forests, and in the hands of wildlife who don't know any better.
1️⃣ Less pollution: Fewer bags blowing into trees, rivers, and oceans.
2️⃣ Safer wildlife: Animals can return to their natural diets instead of foraging through our trash.
3️⃣ A circular economy: Utilizing recycled materials reduces the demand for raw plastics.

It’s time to phase out disposable plastics for good.
The solution is simple: keep a few reusable bags in your car or by the front door. Small habits create massive change.

Instagram Our 15-minute convenience shouldn't become a lifetime threat to wildlife.
Seeing animals interact with our plastic waste is a stark reminder of why we must discontinue single-use shopping bags.
By switching to reusable, recycled materials, we:
● Keep plastics out of natural habitats and ecosystems.
● Reduce fossil fuel consumption used in plastic production.
● Shrink landfill waste dramatically.
It’s a simple switch with a massive environmental ROI. Let's leave the plastic behind.

Like what we do, have you considered becoming a Soroptimist, there is a club near you, or join our eClub. www.siseap.org

11/06/2026

🎉✨ Happy Charter Anniversary to Soroptimist International Port Pirie🎊

We proudly celebrate 43 years of impact, connection, and service from SI Port Pirie. Since its charter, the club has played a meaningful role in strengthening communities, advancing important causes, and improving the lives of women and girls.

This anniversary is an opportunity to reflect on the many projects, partnerships, and milestones achieved over the years — each one made possible by the dedication, generosity, and shared purpose of its members. From past pioneers to today’s changemakers, every contribution has helped shape the strong and vibrant club we celebrate now.

We extend our heartfelt thanks to all past and present members whose commitment, leadership, and passion continue to inspire. Your collective efforts have created a lasting legacy and ensured that the Soroptimist spirit remains strong within SI Port Pirie.

Here’s to celebrating what has been achieved, honouring those who made it possible, and looking ahead to many more years of meaningful impact. Happy Charter Anniversary! 🥂💖

10/06/2026

Forward-thinking advocacy in action! SiSEAP sends a huge congratulations to the SIAF Club of South Kivu and the ADDC team.
> Including children in public health advocacy is a powerful way to ensure safety messages travel straight to the heart of families. This swift, community-led response to the Ebola outbreak is a masterclass in trust, education, and resilience.
Thank you for protecting the next generation and leading with courage!

08/06/2026

A big congratulations to two special Soroptimists Tammy Robinson a member of SI Beenleigh, and Florence Dury a member of SI Gold Coast both received a OAM in today’s Kings Awards.

At 106 years young, Florence continues to inspire everyone who has the privilege of knowing her. Her lifelong dedication to serving others has touched countless lives across our local community and beyond.

Tammy a woman who skipped her own formal because her family couldn’t afford it has since helped dress over 10,000 students for their milestone celebrations, thru her charity Formally Ever After Qld Inc.

Two amazing women who are Soroptimists , do you know of any other Soroptimists who received awards