Zonta Club of Wollongong

18/08/2026

Spoke to a large audience about everything Zonta @ The Leisure Coast Ladies Probus Club. Thanks for the invite & the gift card donation. All are welcome at our dinner meetings, Steelers Club, 3rd Wednesday monthly, 6pm. Contact [email protected] to attend.

09/08/2026

🚔 Live alone? Register a Next of Kin. Great idea.

The NSW Police Next of Kin Program records the contact details of someone you trust, so they can be contacted in an emergency.

✅ Free to join
✅ Securely stored by NSW Police
✅ May assist police and emergency services when needed

📋 Registration form:https://www.police.nsw.gov.au/__data/assets/pdf_file/0003/572394/next-of-kin-program-application-form.pdf
Email completed form to [email protected]

03/08/2026

2-Hour free Lifeline DV-aware Workshop
The myth that domestic and family violence is a private matter enables it to occur. Offered at no cost, the 2-Hour DV-aware is open to the general public and is ideal for anyone seeking to enhance their awareness and knowledge of domestic and family violence. This workshop is perfect for those looking to gain foundational knowledge in a time-efficient format. https://www.dvalert.org.au

Domestic Violence Response Training (DV-alert) is a free and national service that offers training programs designed for health, allied health and frontline workers.

28/07/2026

According to Mary Beard, classicist, "The Odyssey" is a woman's poem & the film’s approach to women left her disappointed. Queen Arete and Princess Nausicaa, two extraordinary, prominent and powerful women from Homer’s ancient Greek epic poem are glaringly missing from Nolan’s film.
In this episode of Stateside hear Mary Beard discus the issue. https://www.facebook.com/share/v/1LuKsHNXpU

26/07/2026

For survivors of domestic violence, words matter. Supportive and Validating responses can help someone feel seen, believed, and less alone. Let's choose compassion and remind survivors that their experiences and feelings are valid & that support is available:
National Domestic Violence Hotline 1-800-799-SAFE (7233)
• 1800 Respect national helpline: 1800 737 732
• Full Stop Australia: 1800 385 5
• Women's Crisis Line: 1800 811 811
• Men's Referral Service: 1300 766 491
• 13 YARN:13 92 76
• Lifeline (24 hour crisis line): 131 114
• Relationships Australia: 1300 364 277

16/07/2026

Every person deserves to feel safe in their own home. Let's raise awareness, challenge harmful behaviours, and support those affected by domestic violence.

Experts are calling for more research and better funding for domestic violence prevention after four women and girls were killed in separate incidents last week.

16/07/2026

Another new member, Clair, was inducted at our monthly dinner meeting. We looking forward to "Building a Better World for Women & Girls" together. New members are always welcome.

09/07/2026

Climate change becoming a major driver of child marriage across Asia and the Pacific

The growing intensity of natural disasters across Asia is leading to increasing numbers of child marriages of girls, according to aid organisations.
They're worried this year's El Niño could exacerbate the issue of child marriage.

What's next?
Advocates are calling for funding and resources around child marriage to be better integrated into climate change response and resilience programs.

Climate change is now believed to be a leading contributor to more frequent and younger nuptials, with 12 million girls tipped to become child brides this year.

17/06/2026

We are ready to " Build a Better World for Women and Girls." Congratulations to our 2026 Executive team. Heather (Secretary), Eve (Treasurer), Venessa (Area 2 Director), Cecilie (President), Jane (Director).

17/06/2026

Congratulations to Maxine & Jane who joined our club last night.