Welcome to Zonta Gold Coast Inc.
Advancing a Better World for Women and Girls
At Zonta Gold Coast Inc. (formerly Zonta Club of Paradise Point), we are part of a global community of advocates united by a shared purpose: to build a world where women and girls live with equality, dignity, and opportunity.
Grounded in the values of friendship, inclusion, respect, and integrity, our club brings together passionate individuals who believe in the power of connection and collective action to create meaningful, lasting change—locally and globally.
We proudly serve the vibrant Gold Coast community on the traditional lands of the Yugambeh language peoples, including the Kombumerri, Mununjali, Wangerriburra, and Bullongin peoples. As we enter a new chapter in 2026 as Zonta Gold Coast Inc., our name reflects our growing reach—from Pimpama and Coomera through to Coolangatta and across to the Scenic Rim—and our deep commitment to inclusive community impact.
Founded in 1997, our club is part of Zonta International’s worldwide network, working together to:
- Advance gender equality
- End violence against women and girls
- Expand education, leadership, and economic opportunities
Through advocacy, service, and fundraising initiatives, we act with integrity and purpose, ensuring our efforts contribute to a more just and equitable future.
A Community Connected by Purpose and Friendship
Zonta Gold Coast is more than a club—it is a place of genuine connection, collaboration, and shared commitment. We foster a welcoming and inclusive environment where members build lasting friendships while contributing their skills, energy, and voice to causes that matter.
Whether through community events, advocacy initiatives, or partnership projects, we stand together supporting one another while amplifying the voices of women and girls.
Join Us
We warmly invite you to become part of our community.
If you are inspired to connect with like-minded individuals, contribute to meaningful initiatives, and be part of a global movement grounded in equality, inclusion, and respect, you will find a home with us.
We meet on the third Tuesday of each month at 6:00 pm at the Labrador Tigers AFL Sports Club, with hybrid options available to ensure accessibility for all.
Connect With Us
We welcome new members and guests to experience the spirit of Zonta firsthand at one of our Zonta Connect Dinner meetings.
Get in touch today to receive an invitation and begin your journey with a community dedicated to building a better world for women and girls. Please get in touch here.
Creating Change Through Service and Advocacy
At Zonta Gold Coast Inc., our work is grounded in action. Through service and advocacy, we empower women and girls, strengthen our community, and contribute to global change.
Service in Action
Supporting, Empowering, and Investing in Women and Girls
We deliver practical initiatives that create opportunity, build confidence, and support those who need it most.
Fundraising Through the Arts
Creativity with Purpose. Advocacy with Impact.
The arts play a powerful role in both raising awareness and inspiring action within our community.
In 2024, our partnership with Spotlight Theatre Company for Dogfight sparked more than conversation—it inspired our members to stage a silent protest, featuring placards that powerfully communicated the work and mission of Zonta. This creative expression invited reflection, raised awareness, and engaged audiences in a meaningful and memorable way.
Building on this momentum, our 2025 production of Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat brought colour, energy, and purpose together. During the event, club members highlighted the eight forms of domestic violence through an interactive display, inviting members to place vibrant sashes on our symbolic “Orange Ladies.” This engaging experience encouraged deeper understanding and meaningful dialogue around the complexities of gender-based violence.
Through these initiatives, we continue to demonstrate how creativity, storytelling, and community engagement can amplify advocacy and inspire change.
Community Fundraising
Sausage Sizzles & Local Events
From Bunnings Arundel to Summer Splash, our fundraising events raise funds to support our outreach, while creating opportunities to connect with the community and promote gender equality.
Awards & Youth Leadership
Empowering the Next Generation
- Zonta Senior Student Bursary
Supporting young women demonstrating leadership, resilience, and academic promise. Applications f0r 2026 open July - Young Women in Leadership Award
Recognising exceptional leadership and community impact - Young Woman Future Change Maker Award in Secondary schools
Celebrating emerging leaders driving gender equity
Advocacy in Action
Raising Voices. Influencing Change.
We advocate locally and globally to challenge inequality and create a safer, more equitable future.
Orange the World – 16 Days of Activism
Each year, we lead the Gold Coast in raising awareness of gender-based violence through:
- The Orange the World Walk (Surfers Paradise to Broadbeach)
- Public installations that spark conversation and visibility with the assistance of Gold Coast City Council
Z Clubs: Youth Leadership
Inspiring the Next Generation of Changemakers
At Zonta Gold Coast Inc., empowering young people is central to our mission. Beyond awards and recognition, we are proud to be building meaningful, lasting connections with secondary schools across the Gold Coast.
Through these partnerships, we have successfully supported the establishment of two Z Clubs:
- Z Club Queensland Academy of Health Sciences
- Z Club Helensvale State High School
With strong momentum and growing interest, we are excited by the prospect of establishing two additional Z Clubs by mid-year.
This is a significant milestone for our club—reflecting our commitment to fostering a global community of young leaders who are passionate about equality, inclusion, and positive social change. It is both inspiring and energising to see young women and men stepping forward to engage with Zonta’s mission and values through Z Club membership.
Why Z Clubs Matter in Schools Today
Z Clubs provide a powerful platform for students to:
- Develop leadership skills through real-world service and advocacy projects
- Build confidence and voice in speaking about important social issues
- Engage in meaningful community service with tangible impact
- Connect to a global network focused on gender equality and human rights
- Foster respectful relationships and inclusive values within school communities
- Be inspired to take action, not just awareness, on issues that matter
Z Clubs are more than school groups—they are the beginning of lifelong leadership, service, and global citizenship.
Global Campaigns We Champion
- Zonta Says NO to Violence Against Women
- 16 Days of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence
- Zonta Says NOW to Gender Equality & Climate Action
Through these campaigns, we promote respectful relationships, elevate women’s voices, and advocate for systemic change.
Community Voice & Education
We create opportunities for meaningful dialogue through events, partnerships, and outreach.
“We want our advocacy to spark real dialogue, real change and real safety for women and families.”
— Advocacy Coordinator
Stand With Us
What’s been on this year to date:
- International Women’s Day – Women Rising in the Park 8 March 2026 | Gold Coast Botanic Gardens
- Bunnings Sausage Sizzles
- Summer Splash – Paradise Point
What’s on:
Be Part of the Movement
- Bunnings Sausage Sizzles
- Zonta & Spotlight Theatre Benefit Night – My Sonny Boy
27 August 2026 - Orange the World Walk November 2026
- Zonta Connect Dinner Meetings
Third Tuesday | 6:00 pm | In-person & online
Get Involved
Your Support Creates Real Change
Whether you attend an event, volunteer, or become a member, you are helping build a better world for women and girls. Join Zonta Gold Coast. Contact Us.
Together, we can create a future where every woman and girl has the opportunity to thrive.
Save the Date – Upcoming Zonta Benefit Night
The Zonta Club of Paradise Point invites the community to save the date for our next theatre partnership and fundraising event:
Spotlight Theatre Company & Zonta Benefit Night
🎭 My Sonny Boy – a comedy play
✍️ Written by Amy MacDonald
🎬 Directed by Helen Maden
📅 Thursday 27 August 2026
This special benefit performance will once again combine the joy of live theatre with Zonta’s commitment to advocacy and action in support of women and girls. Further details, including ticketing and beneficiary projects, will be shared closer to the event.
We encourage members, supporters and the wider community to mark this date in their calendars and join us for an evening of laughter, connection and purpose.
Gender Equality & Climate Action
The Club is proud to support Zonta International’s Zonta Says Now to Gender Equality and Climate Action initiative. Throughout 2025 and beyond, members have integrated climate awareness into club meetings.
Zonta International calls on clubs to: – Raise awareness of the gendered impacts of climate change – Advocate for women’s leadership in environmental decision-making – Support girls’ education and participation in STEM for sustainable climate solutions
The Zonta Club of Paradise Point recognises the interconnectedness of gender equality and climate action and is committed to contributing to global solutions through local action.
Service and Advocacy Projects
The Zonta Club of Paradise Point proudly supports a range of local organisations and initiatives that improve the safety, dignity and well-being of women and girls, including:
- MacLeod Accommodation Support Service
- AGAPE Outreach Homeless Service
- St John’s Crisis Centre
- Women’s Space at Labrador
- Gold Coast Centre Against Sexual Violence
- Breast Cancer Comfort Cushion program
- Zonta Award Programs
Zonta Club of Paradise Point Senior Student Bursary
An annual bursary supporting young women to continue their senior education, particularly those demonstrating leadership potential, commitment to learning and financial need. Recipients of the bursary over recent years include: Caitlin Donnelly, Helensvale SHS student (2023); Rahaf Afif, Benowa SHS student (2024); Amelia Hart, Benowa SHS student (2025). Half Bursary recipients for 2025 were Sheri Williams, Merrimac SHS, and Mali Stenhouse, Pimpama State Secondary College. This bursary acknowledges commitment to personal growth, contribution to the community, and dedication to achieving educational and professional goals.
We are confident our recipients will continue to inspire others as they pursue your senior studies and beyond.
Zonta Young Women in Leadership Award
The 2025 Zonta Paradise Point Young Women in Leadership Award recipient was Sophie Eurell. Sophie is an articulate, thoughtful and passionate young woman with a strong commitment to leadership, volunteerism and advocacy. Her responses during the award interview highlighted her deep awareness of systemic barriers Indigenous women face and her desire to create change, particularly in law, policy, and gender equality.
Sophie’s achievements include Vice Captain, Indigenous School Leader, Valedictorian, Student of the Year, and Indigenous Student of the Year. She led an Indigenous youth group at Keebra Park State High School, creating safe spaces, empowering young girls and ensuring sustainable leadership beyond her participation. Sophie is also enrolled in a Criminology degree at Griffith University, aiming to address systemic inequalities through law and policy.
Her advocacy extends beyond school, including work with UQ Indigenous Department on the Reconciliation Action Plan (RAP), with a focus on Indigenous women affected by domestic violence. Sophie demonstrates resilience, compassion, courage, and a commitment to practical action and immediate impact in empowering others.
Zonta Young Women – Future Change Maker Award
The Zonta Young Women – Future Change Maker Award is a Club-based initiative presented to five young women across five local secondary colleges.
The award is presented to a female student in Year 10, 11 or 12 who: – Demonstrates leadership in promoting gender equity, respect or inclusion within the school or wider community – Actively participates in community service, social justice or advocacy projects that contribute to the safety and empowerment of others – Embodies the values of compassion, courage and resilience – Encourages others through positive peer influence and acts as a role model for younger students – Shows initiative in addressing issues affecting women and girls through school activities, volunteering or personal action
This award affirms Zonta’s belief in the power of young women to lead change and shape a more just and equitable future.
Service Projects
Breast Cushion Assembly
Members create and distribute specialised breast care cushions for individuals recovering from mastectomy or breast surgery. These cushions provide comfort, gentle support and practical relief during the recovery process, improving quality of life for breast cancer patients.
Birthing Kit Assembly – Empowering Young Leaders
The Zonta Club of Paradise Point proudly supported large-scale Birthing Kit assemblies led by secondary school students, strengthening our commitment to global maternal health while empowering young people through service.
In 2025, club members supported students at Benowa State High School to assemble 200 birthing kits, with the day facilitated by our 2024 Zonta Club of Paradise Point Senior Student Bursary recipient, Rahaf Afif. Rahaf’s leadership provided a powerful example of youth advocacy and service in action.
The Club also assisted students at Merrimac State High School, who assembled a further 200 birthing kits, contributing to safer childbirth outcomes for women and babies in developing countries.
These collaborative service days highlighted the impact of education, leadership and collective action in addressing global inequities affecting women and girls.
Contact Us
Zonta Gold Coast Inc welcomes new members. Please get in touch here.
If you would like to attend a Zonta Connect dinner meeting or learn more about our service and advocacy work, please contact us to request an invitation or further information.