Zonta Club of Toowoomba Inc

05/11/2026

STAND WITH US | ZONTA FLAG RAISING CEREMONY 2026
Join us on Tuesday 24 November as we come together in solidarity to raise the flags of Australia, the United Nations and Zonta, marking the beginning of the 16 Days of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence.

This special community event is an opportunity to stand together, reaffirm our commitment to a world free from violence and support the Toowoomba and Zonta Says No to Violence campaign.

Hear from guest speakers Dr Tori Seydel, Empower Toowoomba: Active Bystander Initiative, and Jules Davey, Hope for our Children, enjoy a performance by the Toowoomba Anglican School Choir and join us for a short community walk, followed by a sausage sizzle.

📅 Tuesday 24 November 2026
⏰ 5.15pm – 7.00pm
📍 Grass area, Empire Theatre, Neil Street, Toowoomba

Every voice matters. Every action counts. Let's stand together and show our commitment to a safer, more respectful community for women and girls.

Please RSVP by 13 November to [email protected]
or text 0417 443089

We look forward to seeing you there!

21/10/2026

💗 Walk with us for Hope! 💗

Join us for the annual Blush Bridge Walk of Hope, proudly supported by St Vincent’s Private Hospital Toowoomba, on Friday 23 October at 5.30pm.

Walk in honour of someone you love, show your support for those affected by breast cancer, and help raise awareness this Breast Cancer Awareness Month. 💕

📍 Civic Square, Toowoomba (between City Hall and the City Library)
🎀 Wear pink, bring your friends and be part of our pink parade!

Enjoy a free sausage sizzle and cold drink after the walk.

🎟️ Free to attend, but registration is essential for catering. Register here: https://events.humanitix.com/blush-bridge-walk-october-2026

Every step sends a message of hope and reminds us that no one walks this path alone. 💗

19/10/2026

The Zonta Toowoomba Area Inc. Business Breakfast was a huge success and raised funds for Blush Cancer Care 'Nuture a Nurse' and Zonta projects. A huge thank you to everyone involved.

14/10/2026

❤❤ Thank you, Thank you, Thank you ❤❤
Zonta Toowoomba Area Inc. sincerely thanks our amazing sponsors of last Friday’s Business Breakfast, Austin Brookman Property and All Star Insurance Brokers, for their wonderful support.

Your wonderful generosity helps us continue our work towards building a better world for women and girls. We are incredibly grateful to have such amazing businesses work alongside us in making a difference in our Toowoomba community 🥰

11/10/2026

🌟 Congratulations to Birra-Li Warner 🌟

Zonta Toowoomba Area Inc. is delighted to recognise Birra-Li Warner of Miles as the recipient of our 2026 Zonta Women in Business Leadership Award.

An accomplished Aboriginal artist, Birra-Li has transformed her passion into a successful business that celebrates culture, educates communities and builds meaningful connections through storytelling.

Through her large-scale murals, digital artwork and painting workshops, she shares her culture with authenticity, creativity and pride.

Birra-Li is an inspiring example of women using their entrepreneurial spirit and leadership to make a lasting impact in their communities.

👏 Congratulations, Birra-Li, on this well-deserved recognition!

The Zonta Women in Business Leadership Award celebrates excellence and recognises outstanding achievements by women between 18-35 years of age who are driving innovation and creating an impact in the business world.

This prestigious award honours exceptional leadership, entrepreneurial spirit, ethical conduct and significant contributions while addressing global or local issues affecting women and girls or climate justice.

10/10/2026

✨ Create | Innovate | Inspire ✨
What a wonderful morning at the Zonta Toowoomba Area Business Breakfast! The event brought together local business people, community leaders and supporters on for a morning of inspiration, connection and fresh perspectives.

Guest speakers, Cat Ardi Brennan, Co-CEO of EXEQ Group & founder of The Know skincare, and Julz McBain, founder of the Toowoomba Fashion Festival, shared two very different business journeys, the challenges they have faced and the lessons they learnt along the way. Their one powerful message - don’t wait for the perfect moment, just take the next step!

Cat’s advice to those embarking on something new was to - “Surround yourself with great people and trust them.”

Julz’s direct call to action was - “Get on with it and take the next step. Don’t wait for someone to tell you to do it… and if it fails, brush it off and start again.”

From the importance of community, to letting go of perfection, there was plenty to take away from a morning filled with ideas, honest conversations and inspiration.

Cat’s reminder that “more than good is good” struck a chord with those who can sometimes get caught up in the pursuit of perfection.

The breakfast was a timely reminder that creating something new isn’t limited to starting a business. It can mean building a career, raising a family, leading a community group or supporting someone else’s vision. Every good idea needs people willing to believe in it, encourage others and help turn possibilities into reality.

A huge thank you to our Presenting sponsor, Austin Brookman Property, Gold sponsor, All Star Insurance Brokers, our fantastic speakers and everyone who attended and supported the event. The breakfast once again highlighted the value of bringing people together to share ideas and inspire action.

💛 Net proceeds from the breakfast will support Blush Cancer Care and Zonta Toowoomba projects, helping make a positive difference in our community and Zonta International projects.

17/09/2026

A big thank you to our Gold Sponsor

We are pleased to acknowledge and thank All Star Brokers for their generous support of the Zonta Toowoomba Area Business Breakfast.

Their sponsorship helps us deliver an event that brings people together to Create, Innovate & Inspire, while supporting Zonta’s ongoing work to improve opportunities for women and girls in our community.

We are incredibly grateful for the support of businesses who share our commitment to making a difference.

Thank you, All Star Brokers, for helping make our Business Breakfast possible!

📅 Friday 9 October 2026
📍 Burke & Wills Hotel, Toowoomba

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14/09/2026

14/09/2026

Meet Our Business Breakfast Speakers

We’re delighted to introduce the second speaker at the Zonta Toowoomba Business Breakfast – Julz McBain.

Julz is a fashion marketing strategist, creative director and founder of the Toowoomba Fashion Festival and Fashion Field Magazine. After a decade as a professional makeup artist, including leading backstage teams for runway shows, Julz moved into fashion marketing and festival production before making Toowoomba home more than three years ago.

She quickly fell in love with the community and saw an opportunity to create platforms for emerging regional creatives, size-inclusive fashion and disabled fashion artists.

Now in its fourth year, the Toowoomba Fashion Festival has grown into a major collaborative event, most recently bringing together 20 designers and a team of 50 volunteers, models and crew, supported by an incredible network of corporate partners.

Above all, Julz is a mum of two who is passionate about creating opportunities and shaping a more inclusive and vibrant future for regional Australian fashion.

Come along and hear Julz share her journey, her vision and what it takes to turn an idea into something that brings a whole community together.

Friday 9 October | Burke & Wills Hotel, Toowoomba
Create | Innovate | Inspire – Zonta Business Breakfast

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10/09/2026

On 27th November and every day, Zonta will continue working towards a world where no girl is a child bride.

Zonta International welcomes the United Nations’ designation of 27 November as the International Day for the Elimination of Child, Early and Forced Marriage.

This historic decision is an important step in keeping the rights of girls on the global agenda. Through our continued support of the Global Programme to End Child Marriage, a Zonta International signature international service project, we are committed to helping create lasting change so girls can enjoy their childhoods and choose their own futures.

On 27 November and every day, we will continue working toward a world where no girl is a child bride.