Zonta’s partnerships reach out from the Range to remote Australia

Zontians supporting the Remote OpShop Project include, from left, Lavinia Donaldson, Annie Miller, Micheline Batchler, Linda MElrea, Lyndel Grant & Elizabeth Richards.

From the Blackall Range to remote Australia – and across the globe – Zonta clubs are making a difference for women and girls. Through service and advocacy, Zonta’s humanitarian work includes partnering with United Nations agencies and other NGOs to improve women’s health, expand economic opportunities, and prevent gender-based violence in more than 60 countries.

Closer to home, the Zonta Club of Blackall Range recently worked together to support the innovative Remote OpShop Project. This initiative helps develop community-run enterprises in remote Aboriginal communities, building sustainable income streams that fund creative projects and new opportunities for women, families, and entire communities.

The Club has also partnered with Kim Tyrell at the Maleny Post Office, securing a People of Post grant together this year. 

“Everything we do is about empowering women and girls to fulfil their potential,” said Club President Margy Henderson. “Funds from this grant will provide essential supplies to women rebuilding their lives after domestic violence.”

Learn more about Zonta’s local and global projects at: www.bit.ly/ZontaBlackallRange