Zonta Club of Mackay Inc.

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About Our Club

The Zonta Club of Mackay was chartered in October 1992 and is going stronger than ever with around 30 active members in our Club in 2024.

We are a passionate and diverse group of women that reflect a cross-section of the Mackay community. From young professionals, to business owners and retirees, our membership group varies in age, careers, lifestyles, backgrounds and experience.

We meet over dinner from 5.30pm every third Tuesday of each month at Ocean International. The dinner meeting lasts for around 2 hours and the cost to cover the main meal is $25. Contact us if you are interested in coming along to one of our meetings.

Our Club is part of Area 5 (Mackay, north to Cairns and west to Mt Isa), comprising nine clubs with over 200 members. Area 5 is in District 22 which encompasses Queensland and northern New South Wales.

About Mackay

Our coastal city of Mackay, located about halfway between Cairns and Brisbane in Queensland, is home to over 125,000 people. We live a relaxed, tropical lifestyle that combines all the facilities of a modern regional city with an array of natural wonders.

Our Misson

Zonta International is a leading global organisation of professionals empowering women worldwide through service and advocacy.

Our Vision

We envision a world in which women’s rights are recognised as human rights and every woman is able to achieve her full potential.

Our Activities

One third of our funds raised are directed to Zonta International in support of globally funded projects. The remaining two thirds of our funds raised are directed towards local projects, awards, activities and events.

Education

Young Women in Public Affairs Award – recognises leadership in young women in senior secondary schooling.
STEPS Scholarship – awarded to local women to assist with their studies at CQ University.
Jane M Klausman Award – presented to a local woman currently completing a Business degree.

Service

Financial sponsorships and in-kind donations to various local community organisations such as:

Mackay Women’s Services
Chances House / Australian Street Aid Project
The Trudy Crowley Foundation
Samaritan House
The Salvation Army
Bravehearts Courage Project
Broken Ballerina Inc
Assembling of Birthing Kits to assist women giving birth in developing countries
Provision of breast care cushions to local hospitals for breast cancer patients

Advocacy

March – International Women’s Day luncheon (IWD)
May – Candle Lighting Ceremony – in memory of those who have died as a result of Domestic and Family Violence
October – Reclaim the Night
November – UN Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women and ZONTA SAYS NO TO VIOLENCE AGAINST WOMEN

Fundraising

Cent Sales
Bunnings Sausage Sizzles
Movie nights
High teas

Mackay Women
Our Mackay Women events aim to educate and inform. We strive to Motivate, Inspire and Connect women from all walks of life. With a range of fantastic guest speakers, attendees can expect great food, great company & powerful networking opportunities.

To assist us to host our Mackay Women events, we provide sponsorship opportunities for businesses and individuals. If you are interested in sponsoring a Mackay Women event, please email mackaywomen@gmail.com.

Z Clubs and Golden Z Clubs
The Zonta Club of Mackay sponsors Z Clubs in the following schools in the Mackay District:

CQ University Golden Z Club
Holy Spirit College – HSC Z Club
Mirani High School – Mirani Z Club
North Mackay High School – HOWW (Helping Others World Wide) Z Club
Northern Beaches High School – Northern Beaches Z Club
Pioneer State High School – PSHS Z Club
Sarina High School – Zarina Z Club
St Patricks College – St Pats Z Club
Whitsunday Anglican School – WAS Z Club
Catherine McAuley College – CMC Z Club

If your school is interested in starting a Z Club please visit the Z Club website or email us.

Contact us

Membership enquiries
We love to welcome new members onboard. If you’d like to find out more about joining our Club please email us at zontamackay@gmail.com.

Sponsorship applications
To apply for sponsorship please send us an email with details of your request at zontamackay@gmail.com.

Other enquiries
Like to present at one of our meetings, or nominate a guest speaker for an event? Interested in partnering with our club on a project? Able to donate goods to support one of our service projects? Please drop us a line at zontamackay@gmail.com.

Upcoming events

Zonta Mackay & Area Specialist International Women’s Day High Tea Sunday March 9, MECC Plenary Halls

16 Days of Activism 26 Nov-10 Dec
Each year we plan a program of activities to interest supporters and raise money for our local and international projects.