Zonta Club of Bendigo

Bendigo Zonta is a service club that has been very active in the local community supporting women and children for over 40 years. We are proud of our advocacy and since our early years have worked to the benefit of the local community including: implementing a day centre for isolated elderly folk; purchasing a small bus for community transport and funding an array of scholarships.

The club has worked for many years towards the elimination of violence against women by supporting community events and supplying women’s refuges with food hampers and emergency toiletry bags. An annual International Women’s Day dinner features a prominent, inspiring woman as guest speaker with the funds supporting our scholarships.

Many service projects funded by the club have had a medical focus including: a Defibrillator for Victorian Ambulance Service; an Oncology Chair and Dosing pumps for Bendigo Health and Breast Cancer Support such as $12,000 for the Otis Foundation.

Current service projects are the ongoing supply of emergency toiletry packs for women leaving domestic violence situations and Tote bags for young people in need and short stays in hospital , the assembly of Zonta birthing kits for third world countries and supply of breast cushions to assist after mastectomy surgery.   Fundraising Activities include: Movie nights, raffles, trading tables, open gardens, Christmas markets and fashion parades, some of which are regular events.

Membership offers you the opportunity to:-

• Belong to a vibrant service organisation committed to advancing the status of women worldwide.
• Develop personal skills and undertake leadership roles in a supportive environment.               
• Cultivate friendships and networks with a diverse group of professionals at home and abroad.      
• Give back to your community in a constructive and fun way.

We meet on the first Tuesday of each month for dinner and welcome guests and interested new members at any time.