About our club
The oldest Zonta Club in Australia
A dynamic and welcoming group of women dedicated to empowering women and girls through service and advocacy, locally and globally.
Who we are
We are part of a worldwide movement
We are part of Zonta International, a worldwide service organisation advancing the status of women and girls through advocacy, community projects and fundraising initiatives.
We warmly welcome new members and invite you to attend our meetings or events before deciding to join.
1966
Our history
Sixty years of service, and counting.
1966
Chartered
Chartered with 22 members on 24 May 1966.
2004
Renamed
Renamed Zonta Club of Melbourne on Yarra Inc. in August 2004, on transfer of the remaining members of the Zonta Club of Melbourne Yarra.
Today
Still going
The oldest Zonta Club in Australia, and still meeting every month.
Meetings and events
Come and meet us before you join
When
Second Thursday of each month, 7.00 pm
Where we meet
Amora Riverwalk Hotel, Bridge Road, Richmond
Online
Selected meetings in June, July and September, via Zoom
Every meeting
Inspiring guest speakers who share their insights and expertise
We also have social events and outings so you can make friends and have fun while supporting Zonta’s mission.
Life of the club
Our board
Who leads the club
JM
President
Jennifer Marriott
JT
Vice President
Janet Townsend
GN
Secretary
Gail Neil
MY
Treasurer
Melinda Young
Directors and correspondence secretary
Glenda Lapsley — correspondence secretary
Caroline Kettle
Sandra Burns
Alex Meagher
More about us
Read our annual report
Our 2024–2025 annual report sets out the year’s service projects, awards and advocacy. For anything else, please get in touch.