About Us


​- Zonta Club of


 Mt Barker

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The Zonta Club of Mt Barker was Chartered on 29th April 2014 and is the 34th Club in District 23 which includes South Australia, Western Australia, Northern Territory, Victoria and Tasmania.  

Executive Team:

President: Maree Prendergast
Vice President: Robyn Page
Secretary: Merrilyn Farrington
Treasurer: Chris White

Board Members: Di Daly, Chris Hart, Sandra Middleton, Michelle Warwick, Giordana Cross.
Benefits of Membership
Zonta 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 positions in a supportive environment
  • Cultivate friendships and network with a diverse group of professionals at home and abroad
  • Give back to your community in a constructive, rewarding and enjoyable way
The Objects of Zonta International
  • To improve the legal, political, economic, educational, health and professional status of women at the gobal and local level through service and advocacy.
  • To work for the advancement of understanding, goodwill and peace through a world fellowship of executives in business and the professions.
  • To promote justice and universal respect for human rights and fundamental freedoms.
  • To be united internationally to foster high ethical standards, to implement service progams and to provide mutual support and fellowship for members who service their communites, their nations and the world.
Empowering Women through Service & Advocacy

Zonta Mt Barker have a number of service projects to empower women and girls locally and overseas.
Our advocacy projects include Expect Respect operating in the Fleurieu region.  We welcome your suggestions for further advocacy projects we could address in our local region.

Organisations that work to empower and support women in crisis 
can be contacted below:

​1800 RESPECT - national counselling helpline, information and support 24/7 for people experiencing sexual assault or domestic and family violence
Lifeline 13 11 14 - for crisis support when feeling suicidal or if you need to talk to smeone immediately
Kids Help Line 1800 55 1800 - offering counselling for young people aged 5 to 25
SANE Helpline 1800 18 SANE - to improve the lives of people affected by mental illness
Mental Health Assessment & Crisis Intervention Service 13 14 65
Ambulance, Police, Fire  000
Club Meetings

The Club meets at 6.30pm for 7.00pm on the 3rd Tuesday of every month for a dinner meeting at Auchendarroch House, Mt Barker. 

All women, working or retired, can be part of this exciting new team, making a difference locally and internationally. You are never to young or too old to be part of this exciting community service club.

Please let us know if you would like to attend.