Zonta Club of Mt Barker
Zonta International
District 23 Area 2
Chartered May 2014
Zonta International is a leading global organisation of professionals empowering women worldwide through service and advocacy, and has been around since 1919. Zonta is on the front lines of global and local efforts to help women overcome barriers to equality through education, service and advocacy programs. There are 1,200 clubs worldwide in more than 63 countries with over 30,000 members.
We meet on the 3rd Tuesday of every month at Auchendarroch Tavern in Mt Barker at 6.30pm. You are very welcome to come along and join a meeting.
Contact Maree Prendergast - President - phone: 0450 070 647 for more information.
We meet on the 3rd Tuesday of every month at Auchendarroch Tavern in Mt Barker at 6.30pm. You are very welcome to come along and join a meeting.
Contact Maree Prendergast - President - phone: 0450 070 647 for more information.
ABOUT ZONTA
Zonta International, its districts, and its clubs are nonpartisan and nonsectarian.
Mission
Zonta International is a leading global organization of individuals working together to build a better world for women and girls.
Vision
Zonta International envisions a world in which women's rights are recognized as human rights and every woman is able to achieve her full potential.
In such a world, women have access to all resources and are represented in decision-making positions on an equal basis with men.
In such a world, no woman lives in fear of violence
The Objects of Zonta International
- To improve the legal, political, economic, educational, health and professional status of women at the global & local level through service & advocacy.
- To work for the advancement of understanding, goodwill, & peace through a world fellowship of members.
- To promote justice and universal respect for human rights & fundamental freedoms.
- To be united internationally to foster high ethical standards, to implement service programs, and to provide mutual support & fellowship for members who serve their communities, their nations, and the world.
2025/26 PROJECTS
Each year members of the club attend a Planning Meeting in February/March where projects for the year are discussed and voted on to support. In 2026, we plan to raise funds to support the following worthy causes.
District 23, Area 2 and Zonta Club of Mt Barker initiatives:
- Zonta Birthing Kits - providing a clean birthing environment and decreasing the risk of death from infection and bleeding.
- Zonta Breast Care Cushions - providing comfort to women (and men) in the post-operative phase of breast surgery. Cushions are supplied to hospitals at Mt Barker, Fleurieu area, Barossa area, Pt Augusta, Pt Pirie and Whyalla. Distribution in hospitals is by Breast Care Nurses. We also provide Calvary Hospital with BC Cushions.
- Young Women in Leadership Awards - an award is available each year to a young woman 16 - 19 years of age and recognises their leadership in the community. They receive their award at Government House
- Young Women in Public Affairs Award - awards are presented each year to a Year 12 student at Mt Barker High School and Eastern Fleurieu R-12 School. The students are selected on their leadership and involvement in School and wider Community groups and activities.
- 16 Days of Activism - held each year from 25th November until the 10th December - activities take place in Mt Barker and surrounding towns to shine a spotlight on the issue of violence against women. They are a moment to create public awareness about what needs to change to prevent it from happening in the first place at local, national, regional, and international levels.
Zonta Club of Mt Barker initiatives:
- Boxes of Love - provides the Mt Barker Hospital with boxes of newborn baby clothing, nappies and hygiene products for women in in vulnerable situations
- Closing the Gap - providing basic obstetric and gynecological ultrasound training to midwives and doctors in remote and aboriginal communities so patients can access ultrasound services.
- Expect Respect Program - each year approximately 80-100 - Year 6 students at Eastern Fleurieu R-12 School have the opportunity to be involved in workshops on ways to show respect for everyone they meet in their everyday lives with a focus on Communication and Relationships. They follow the workshops with artwork that promotes anti Domestic Violence concepts. A calendar is launched with students work highlighting their messages. Winner of the SCASA Premier Harry Tillyer Award in November 2023.
- Resilience Awards - are presented to students from St Mary's College, Eastern Fleurieu R-12 School and Adelaide Hills Vocational College who have shown great resilience and stamina in continuing their studies at school during the year.
- Supporting Women and Girls in the Community - occurs through support of programs at the Mt Barker Community Centre such as the Dare to Dream Workshops and Zahra Workshops. Also collaborate with the MBCC on International Women's Day and 16 Days of Activism - Say No to Violence Against Women. Mentoring is also provided when required to girls at the Adelaide Hills Vocational College.
- Working with other groups in the community - this year has seen the further development of links with community groups - Rotary, Lions, Kiwanis, Church groups and Mt Barker Community Centre.
- In 2025 - additional programs were:
- Good Better Best Men Program - providing funding for men’s workshops in Mt Barker - mentoring of men in their local men’s groups and the development of men in the delivery of men’s self-development programs, workshops, and courses are key in our building strong men’s communities.
- Nurses in Kenya - providing funding for Adelaide based nurses who work in Kenyan clinics during the year to fund supplies and equipment.
Interested in being involved with our Zonta Club?
You can help by:
- coming to monthly meetings to network & plan
- share your business/event/marketing skills
- join us at Birthing Kit Assembly Days
- join the sewing group for breast care cushions
- nominate for Board or Director positions
- bring your creative ideas
- support other new members
Contact Us with your area of interest, we'd love to hear from you.
Email: [email protected]
Phone President Maree on phone: 0450 070 647
We meet on the 3rd Tuesday of every month at Auchendarroch Tavern in Mt Barker at 6.30pm for 7.00pm. You are very welcome to come along and join a meeting.