Zonta Club of Hervey Bay IWD event puts a spotlight on philanthropy

The Zonta Club of Hervey Bay invites you to join us for an inspiring International Women’s Day presentation on how one visionary woman whose commitment, compassion, sense of purpose and philanthropy are building a better world for women.

Themed “Give to Gain,” the IWD 2026 event will be held on Sunday, 8th March 2026 at The Clubhouse Hervey Bay and will feature the following speaker:

Vicki Cole, CEO of Peggy’s Place 
Vicki brings over 25 years of experience across the health and community sectors, with the past 19 years spent walking alongside women and children impacted by domestic and family violence. As CEO of Peggy’s Place, Vicki is deeply committed to creating safe, compassionate spaces where families can begin to heal, rebuild, and move forward with dignity. Vicki leads Peggy’s Place with a strong focus on trauma-informed, wrap-around support. Under her leadership, the service provides not only safe accommodation, but also practical and emotional support including legal and housing assistance, medical care, and financial guidance, all tailored to meet families where they are in their journey. Vicki is passionate about collaboration, community connection, and strengthening pathways that support long-term safety and independence for the families who come through Peggy’s Place.

TICKETS AVAILABLE ON HUMANITIX NOW!

Tickets are at $49.90 per person (includes morning tea with savoury items and Humanitix admin fee).

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