What we do

Club Level

Currently, the club supports:

Zonta House Refuge with donations of toiletries and everyday items. Club members collect these items from many sources. The donations are collected and delivered monthly to the refuge.

Education scholarships for young and mature women which include the Young Women in Public Affairs Award and the  Lucy Bohan Nursing Bursary

 

Area Level (Area 3 Western Australia)

Jane M. Klausman Women in Business Scholarship
The club coordinates the Area 3 Jane M. Klausman Women in Business Scholarship. We encourage students studying Business and Business related degrees in Western Australia to apply for this annual award which attracts a scholarship of $1500.

The following link provides details about the award and the process of application: JMK Women in Business Scholarship

Members are encouraged to attend the following combined club events:

  • Area Workshops

  • The Founders Day Dinner. This dinner celebrates Zonta International’s founding in Buffalo, New York, USA on 8 November 1919.

 

District Level (District 23)

The club supports two District 23 projects:

  • Birthing Kit Foundation Our club hosts Annual Assembly Days, dedicated to assembling essential birthing kits for women who give birth at home in remote regions of developing countries where there are alarmingly high maternal mortality rates.  We recognise the urgency of addressing this issue and strive to make a positive difference.

    To gain an understanding of our work, we invite you to watch the YouTube video below. The footage showcases the dedication and teamwork of our committed members and volunteers as they assemble these crucial birthing kits. 

    For further insights into the Birthing Kit Foundation and its mission, please visit their website by clicking here. We believe that by coming together and taking action, we can contribute to safer childbirth experiences for women in need.

  • Breast Cushions After-care cushions for breast surgery patients are made by members throughout the year and sent to all local Perth hospitals. 

Click here to read more about how the Breast Cushion became a national service project of Zonta Clubs throughout Australia.

To request a breast cushion contact us – secretary@zontaperthns.org.au

Photos below show a selection of breast cushions packaged for delivery and Elaine Newman (Area 3 Breast Cushion coordinator) delivering the cushions to nurses at RPH.

International Level (www.zonta.org)

Applications for The Amelia Earhart Fellowship (US$10,000) can be found on the Zonta International website with applications sent directly to Zonta International.

Funds raised annually by the Club are directed to support the Zonta International global programs and projects. These seek to improve the status of women in developing countries, to reduce the incidence of violence against women and girls and to provide critical financial support for education, leadership and youth development.