Zonta Club of Northern Beaches What we do
At the Zonta Club of Northern Beaches we work to empower women through a variety of service projects and through collaboration with other women’s organisations. Current activities of our club include:
• Giving financial help to women and girls in our local community to enable them to continue their education when they would otherwise be unable to do s
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• Assembling simple birthing kits to be used in developing countries. These kits (with an education program) promote hygiene in childbirth, and assist in the prevention of associated infections, particularly tetanus - in association with the Birthing Kit Foundation Australia (www.bkfa.org.au/).
• Supporting the Mackellar Girls Z Club. Z Clubs are established to help high school students develop leadership skills, promote career exploration and encourage members to participate in community, school and international service projects.
• Assisting with the organisation of, and taking part in, the Australia Day Breakfast at Newport Beach.
• Making free breast care cushions for women who have undergone surgery for breast cancer. The cushion aids recovery by allowing comfortable sleep and rest as well as preventing hurt from bumps and discomfort from wearing seatbelts.
• Providing material and financial assistance to the local Women’s Refuge, and Northern Beaches Women’s Shelter. A member of the Northern Beaches Domestic Violence Network.
• Holding fundraising and fellowship events, including the annual Pittwater International Women’s Day Breakfast. Professional women who want to help other women in the local community and overseas, and who want to share in friendship and are keen for the opportunity to share their skills. Club members meet for dinner and Zonta business on the fourth Monday of each month . We welcome anyone interested in our club to come to a meeting.
