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# Zonta International District 23

## Sitemaps

- [XML Sitemap](https://www.zontadistrict23.org.au/sitemap.xml): Contains all public & indexable URLs for this website.

## Pages

- [Zonta International District 23](https://www.zontadistrict23.org.au/) - Welcome to Zonta International District 23 Build a Better World for Women and Girls Read about the Zonta International's effort to build a better world for women and girls Want to know more about us? Keen to join in and work with us? Click on the Clubs heading below to
- [Office Bearers](https://www.zontadistrict23.org.au/who-we-are/office-bearers/) - Area Directors 2026 - 2028 photos and details to be updated when new information is available
- [Events](https://www.zontadistrict23.org.au/events/) - International, District 23 and Area Events Zonta International has sound governance and communication processes and values input from members. The organisation runs on a biennium that starts and finishes with the Zonta International Convention that is held in the middle of even-numbered years. The District 23 Conference is held biennially in the odd-numbered years. Members are
- [Admin Documents](https://www.zontadistrict23.org.au/resources/admin-documents/)
- [D23 and ZI Awardees](https://www.zontadistrict23.org.au/what-we-do/awards/awardees/)
- [NewsFlash](https://www.zontadistrict23.org.au/news-updates/) - The District 23 newsletter is called NewsFlash and is published three-monthly. Current issue for this biennium is available here. Past issues going back to 2021 can also be accessed from the link above - use the 'past issues' tab at the top left of the page. NewsFlash issues prior to 2021 can be accessed below.
- [About Zonta](https://www.zontadistrict23.org.au/who-we-are/about-zonta/) - Zonta International is a leading global service organisation of individuals working together to build a better world for women and girls. Zontians in District 23 (Northern Territory, South Australia, Tasmania, Victoria and Western Australia) support a range of service projects and awards at the International, District and Club levels to help women in Australia and
- [D23 Awardees](https://www.zontadistrict23.org.au/what-we-do/awards/d23-awardees/) - The 2025 D23 Awards were presented at the District Conference held in Devonport in September 2025. The award winners for the PR and Communications Awards are: Category 1 - Credible and Visible Voice Category 2 - Club Success Category 3 - Leadership and Sustainability Category 4 - Engagement of Audiences and Allies
- [D23 Governor's Award Honouring Heide Taylor](https://www.zontadistrict23.org.au/what-we-do/awards/heide-taylor-honour-roll/) - The D23 Heide Taylor Honour Roll recognises and honours individual Zontians who have personified the ideals of Zonta at club level through their support and promotion of local projects and Zonta International. This award focuses on the quality of the member's ongoing contribution to Zonta. Nominees on the Honour Roll have gone 'above and beyond'
- [Zonta Birthing Kits](https://www.zontadistrict23.org.au/what-we-do/service-projects/zonta-birthing-kits/) - Every hour 33 women die of complications related to pregnancy and childbirth. An estimated 385,000 women die annually in childbirth, many from preventable infections. In 2003, District 23 adopted the Zonta Birthing Kit project that was proposed by the Zonta Club of Adelaide Hills. This project involves clubs arranging birthing kit assembly days to put
- [Zonta Breast Care Cushions](https://www.zontadistrict23.org.au/what-we-do/service-projects/zonta-breast-care-cushions/) - The Zonta Breast Care cushions are a practical gift that expresses support and provides comfort to women (and men) in the post-operative phase of breast surgery. Zonta Clubs hold sewing bees to make these sought after cushions. Cushions are supplied to most hospitals, some breast surgeon consulting rooms, breast care nurses, individuals who email Zonta,
- [Awards - International and District](https://www.zontadistrict23.org.au/what-we-do/awards/) - Zonta International offers four international awards that are promoted at district and club levels. Amelia Earhart Fellowships Amelia Earhart was a Zontian and this remarkable woman is honoured through the Amelia Earhart Fellowships for women pursuing PhD/doctoral degrees in aerospace-related sciences and engineering. Applications are made directly to Zonta International and close in November each year.
- [Call to Conference](https://www.zontadistrict23.org.au/member-documents/)
- [District 23 Board information](https://www.zontadistrict23.org.au/district-23-board-information/)
- [District 23 Conference - Devonport Tasmania](https://www.zontadistrict23.org.au/district-23-conference/) - The 2025 District 23 Conference will be held in Devonport, Tasmania from the 5 - 7 September. The theme for the conference is Sustainability, Spirit and Standing up for Human rights. The venue is the Paranaple Convention Centre. Read the latest issue of the Conference Newsletter for detailed information and accommodation suggestions. All issues of
- [Resources](https://www.zontadistrict23.org.au/resources/) - Zonta International has developed many resources to help members understand how the organisation operates and provide guidance to perform a range of roles during their Zonta service. District 23 Board A number of District 23 Board documents are held here and are available for current Board members. This page is password protected. ...read more. Administration Documents
- [Area 5 - Tasmania](https://www.zontadistrict23.org.au/area-5-tasmania/) - Area 5 - Tasmania within District 23 is comprised of the four Zonta International clubs that are located in Tasmania. These are Hobart Club, Hobart Derwent Club, Devonport Club and Cradle Coast Club. There is a small but important group of Area wide initiatives where the clubs work collaboratively in a number of different ways
- [Greater Visibility](https://www.zontadistrict23.org.au/resources/archives/) - Corporate identity is a daily reminder of who we are as an organisation. Branding information and tools are available in the PR Tools and Logos section of the Zonta International website. You'll need to be logged into 'My Zonta' on the Zonta International website. Membership materials including templates for letterhead, business cards and brochures can be
- [District 23 Merchandise](https://www.zontadistrict23.org.au/merchandise/) - Official D23 Merchandise Official D23 Merchandise is available to order through this page. Click on the item/s themselves to order. Due to increased overseas postage costs, merchandise is only available for delivery in Australia. Unfortunately, the cost of production has also affected the availability of many items. Pictures for available items are below. Click on
- [Zonta Club of Hobart Derwent](https://www.zontadistrict23.org.au/zonta-club-of-hobart-derwent/) - As an active Club within Zonta International and District 23, we are fully committed to: Our project to make and supply Zonta Breast cushions to the Royal Hobart Hospital for patients who have had breast cancer and/or breast surgery. Supporting Hobart City Mission's Small Steps program. Advocacy built around 'Zonta says NO to Violence against
- [Zonta Club of Hobart](https://www.zontadistrict23.org.au/zonta-club-of-hobart/) - Zonta Club of Hobart https://www.zontadistrict23.org.au/zonta-club-of-hobart/ Zonta International District 23
- [District 23 Awards - Guidelines, Nomination and Application forms](https://www.zontadistrict23.org.au/what-we-do/awards/district-23-awards/) - Nominations for District Awards will be called for prior to Conference. Updated nomination forms and details will be available below in the months leading up to each Conference. Greater Visibility Awards These awards celebrate the achievements of Clubs within the District who who are achieving District goals. Details for the 2025 awards are available in the
- [Clubs](https://www.zontadistrict23.org.au/clubs/) - Click on these links to find out more about clubs in District 23 No club near you? We have two alternatives to consider: e-Club of Central and Southern Australia If you're unable to attend face to face meetings yet are still passionate about building a better world for women and girls, an e-Club could suit
- [Zonta International Convention 2026](https://www.zontadistrict23.org.au/zonta-international-convention-2026/) - Join Zonta International for our 67th Convention which will be in Vancouver Canada! Date: 11 - 14 July 2026 Information about the Convention will appear here as it gets closer. You can also go to the Zonta International page for current information. Visit the 2024 Convention page by clicking the link below: Brisbane 2024
- [Mission, Vision and Objects](https://www.zontadistrict23.org.au/who-we-are/objectives/) - Mission of Zonta International Zonta International is a leading global organization of professionals working together to build a better world for women and girls. Vision of Zonta International 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
- [Committees 2022-2024](https://www.zontadistrict23.org.au/who-we-are/committees/)
- [Zonta Convention - Brisbane](https://www.zontadistrict23.org.au/zonta-convention-brisbane-27-30-june-2024/) - Convention this biennium will be in Brisbane, 27 - 30 June 2024. Registration is now open (early registration discount if you register before 15 March!). Use the link below for registration and other useful information. https://www.zontaconvention.com At the convention, District 23 will hold a District Gathering on the Wednesday evening 26 June. All details can
- [Zonta says NOW](https://www.zontadistrict23.org.au/what-we-do/zonta-says-now/) - Be inspired by the Zontians who are making a difference by Saying NOW to gender equality and climate action Check out the Zonta says NOW website here to find out more.
- [End Violence Against Women](https://www.zontadistrict23.org.au/what-we-do/service-projects/end-violence-against-women/) - With nearly two women a week in Australia being killed by an intimate partner, the Zonta Says No campaign is designed to raise awareness and put an end to violence against women. This page highlights useful information as well as current campaigns and events that you may be able to participate in to show your
- [Advocacy](https://www.zontadistrict23.org.au/what-we-do/advocacy/) - Zonta International, its districts, and its clubs express themselves about and become involved in issues which aim to: improve the legal, political, economic, educational, health and professional status of women; advance understanding, goodwill, and peace through a world fellowship of executives in business and the professions; and promote justice and universal respect for human rights
- [16 Days of Activism](https://www.zontadistrict23.org.au/events/white-ribbon-day-and-16-days-of-activism-25-november-to-10-december/) - Area 1 March to Parliament House
- [Club Events for 16 Days of Activism](https://www.zontadistrict23.org.au/events/white-ribbon-day-and-16-days-of-activism-25-november-to-10-december/club-events-for-white-ribbon-day-and-16-days-of-activism/) - Events from previous years 2021 Area Events 2020 Club Events District 23 members actively supported this campaign in 2020. Click here for a video highlighting the actions of many Clubs. Also, see the gallery of photos below. 2020 Orange the World Zonta Club of BendigoThe Bendigo Club's Service and Advocacy committee has been working in collaboration with
- [Links](https://www.zontadistrict23.org.au/who-we-are/links/)
- [What We Do](https://www.zontadistrict23.org.au/what-we-do/) - Zonta International envisions a world in which women’s rights are recognised 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
- [Events from years past](https://www.zontadistrict23.org.au/events/events-from-years-past/) - Interested in seeing photos from previous D23 events? You'll find some here 2021 District 23 Conference The 2021 District Conference was held in Bendigo from 6 - 8 September. Photographs can be viewed here and video presentations here. Centennial Inter-District Conference 2019 The Conference was held in Brisbane from 6 - 8 September 2019. This
- [Mental Health First Aid](https://www.zontadistrict23.org.au/what-we-do/service-projects/mental-health-first-aid/) - Mental Health problems are common and significantly impact individuals and their communities. Around one in five Australian adults will experience a mental health problem in any year. Suicide is the leading cause of death for Australians up to the age of 44. Zonta International District 23 wants to make a difference by providing training for
- [Electronic Meetings and Workshops](https://www.zontadistrict23.org.au/resources/electronic-meetings-and-workshops/) - This page will contain resources and information about electronic meetings and workshops for your use and reference when gathering together is not possible.
- [2021 District 23 Conference - Bendigo 10 - 12 September 2021](https://www.zontadistrict23.org.au/2021-district-23-conference-bendigo-10-12-september-2021/) - Despite the need to change this from a face to face Conference where we could all get together in beautiful Bendigo, to an online forum, the Conference was a great success. Many thanks to our fabulous guest speakers and to all those who helped coordinate the initial program and the online event. All the Conference
- [News and Updates](https://www.zontadistrict23.org.au/news-and-updates/)
- [Club Merchandise](https://www.zontadistrict23.org.au/club-merchandise/)
- [History](https://www.zontadistrict23.org.au/who-we-are/history/) - Zonta International was founded in Buffalo, New York in 1919. Five women attended a social meeting of Kiwanis, an established all male service club, and conceived the formation of a new service club, to be composed of women who were recognised leaders in their businesses and professions. The primary purpose of the club was to
- [Service Projects](https://www.zontadistrict23.org.au/what-we-do/service-projects/)
- [Contact](https://www.zontadistrict23.org.au/who-we-are/contact/) - Enquiry Form
- [Who We Are](https://www.zontadistrict23.org.au/who-we-are/)

## Products

- [Zonta Current President Badge with magnet back 2412](https://www.zontadistrict23.org.au/product/zonta-president-past-president-pin/)

## Products

- [Personal Safety Alarm - $15](https://www.zontadistrict23.org.au/club-merchandise/personal-safety-alarm-20/)
- [Rose vase notecard, blank inside - $10 per pack of 5](https://www.zontadistrict23.org.au/club-merchandise/rose-vase-notecard-folded-blank-inside-10-for-pack-of-5/)
- [Zonta Yellow Rose notecard - $10 per pack of 5](https://www.zontadistrict23.org.au/club-merchandise/zonta-yellow-rose-notecard-folded-blank-inside-7-50-per-pack-of-5/)
- [Your Club logo for Breast cushions - $5 per sheet of 21 logos](https://www.zontadistrict23.org.au/club-merchandise/your-club-logo-for-breast-cushions-5-for-21/)
- [Orange Lady Merchandise - jewellery, pins, charms, key rings - $15 - $25 ea](https://www.zontadistrict23.org.au/club-merchandise/orange-lady-merchandise-jewellery-pins-charms-key-rings-15-25-ea/)
- [Book -Down Under and Across the Ditch - $25](https://www.zontadistrict23.org.au/club-merchandise/book-down-under-and-across-the-ditch-25/)
- [Mini ladies, 3mm acrylic, 20cm high - $20 ea](https://www.zontadistrict23.org.au/club-merchandise/mini-ladies-3mm-acrylic-20cm-high-20-ea/)
- [Tote bags $20; Aprons $30 - 5 designs](https://www.zontadistrict23.org.au/club-merchandise/tote-bags-20-aprons-30-5-designs/)
- [Zonta Sticker and 2 pens - $10](https://www.zontadistrict23.org.au/club-merchandise/zonta-sticker-and-2-pens-10/)
- [Crochet Rose Brooches  (IWD & 16 Days of Activism) - $5 ea](https://www.zontadistrict23.org.au/club-merchandise/crochet-rose-brooches-for-iwd-16-days-of-activism-5-ea/)
- [Cotton scrubbies, 4 pack - $10](https://www.zontadistrict23.org.au/club-merchandise/cotton-scrubbies-4-pack-10/)
- [Beeswax wrap packs of 3 - $20 for small sizes, $40 for large sizes](https://www.zontadistrict23.org.au/club-merchandise/beeswax-wrap-packs-of-3-20-for-small-sizes-40-for-large-sizes/)
- [Beeswax wraps, variety of sizes - $5-$20ea](https://www.zontadistrict23.org.au/club-merchandise/beeswax-wraps-variety-of-sizes-5-20ea/)
- [Bags for beeswax wraps - $5ea](https://www.zontadistrict23.org.au/club-merchandise/bags-for-beeswax-wraps-5ea/)
- [Rose Greeting Cards, 2 different designs - 6 for $10](https://www.zontadistrict23.org.au/club-merchandise/rose-greeting-cards/)
- [Zonta Rose Note Cards and envelopes - 3 for $10  Original artwork by Carolyn Dennis ZCK PP](https://www.zontadistrict23.org.au/club-merchandise/zonta-rose-note-cards-and-envelopes-pack-of-3-for-10/)
- [Zonta stickers - $2 ea plus postage](https://www.zontadistrict23.org.au/club-merchandise/zonta-stickers-2-ea-plus-postage/)
- [Monogrammed Tea Towel - design 2 - $10 ea](https://www.zontadistrict23.org.au/club-merchandise/monogrammed-tea-towel-design-1-10-ea/)
- [Monogrammed Tea Towel - design 1 - $10 ea](https://www.zontadistrict23.org.au/club-merchandise/monogrammed-tea-towel-design-2-10-ea/)
- [Zonta Banner Design File - price is donation to ZC Kyneton.  Banner size 2m x 0.7m](https://www.zontadistrict23.org.au/club-merchandise/zonta-banner-design-file-price-is-donation-to-zc-kyneton/)
- [Zonta Plywood Christmas decoration, for tree or gifts - $10 ea](https://www.zontadistrict23.org.au/club-merchandise/zonta-plywood-christmas-decoration-for-tree-or-gifts-10-ea/)
- [Gift Tags - 8 for $10](https://www.zontadistrict23.org.au/club-merchandise/gift-tags-with-envelopes-included-8-for-10/)
- [Car Stickers - $5 ea](https://www.zontadistrict23.org.au/club-merchandise/car-sticker-5-ea/)
- [Expect Respect Key Ring and Card  $10](https://www.zontadistrict23.org.au/club-merchandise/expect-respect-key-ring-and-card-10-ea/)
- [USB 4gb $10.00 plus postage](https://www.zontadistrict23.org.au/club-merchandise/usb-4gb-10-00-plus-postage/)
- [Nail Files](https://www.zontadistrict23.org.au/club-merchandise/nail-files/)
- [Walk in My Shoes booklet](https://www.zontadistrict23.org.au/club-merchandise/walk-in-my-shoes-booklet/)

## Product categories

- [Uncategorised](https://www.zontadistrict23.org.au/product-category/uncategorised/)

## Areas

- [Area 1](https://www.zontadistrict23.org.au/club-areas/area-1/)
- [Area 2](https://www.zontadistrict23.org.au/club-areas/area-2/)
- [Area 3](https://www.zontadistrict23.org.au/club-areas/area-3/)
- [Area 4](https://www.zontadistrict23.org.au/club-areas/area-4/)
- [Z Clubs and Golden Z Clubs](https://www.zontadistrict23.org.au/club-areas/z-clubs-and-golden-z-clubs/)
- [Area 5](https://www.zontadistrict23.org.au/club-areas/area-5/)