SOROPTIMIST INTERNATIONAL CLUBS OF SOUTH AUSTRALIA
ADELAIDE INC |
NARACOORTE INC |
BAROSSA VALLEY INC |
NORTHERN HIGHLANDS INC |
EASTERN DIST OF ADELAIDE INC |
PORT PIRIE INC |
MOUNT GAMBIER INC |
SOUTHERN DIST OF ADELAIDE INC |
MURRAY BRIDGE INC |
TORRENS INC |
SI South West Pacific Federation project 2016-2020
These are emergency shelters for women and children who are victims of violence and natural disasters. This project reflects the voice of Soroptimist International of the South West Pacific and its goals and objectives. Fiji is ranked 4th in the world in terms of violence and is also prone to natural disasters; cyclones in particular. Fiji's rates of violence against women and girls are among the highest in the world. There is a severe lack of shelters in Fiji and victims are often brought back to their homes, where perpetrators can re-offend.
The project has now commenced Read More
International Presidents Appeal 2017-2019
Every SI President proposes a ‘President’s Appeal’: a project to which Soroptimists worldwide are called to raise funds during the President’s two-year tenure. For the period 2017 – 2019 the President’s appeal is the project Women, Water & Leadership. At least five projects will be supported in five continents with a view to enabling women to become active leaders in water management. More specifically, these projects will connect to Sustainable Development Goals 4 – Quality Education, 5 – Gender Equality and 6 – Clean Water and Sanitation, for all purposes
Visit to Government House 2018
Mrs Le, Patron of SISA, welcomed the region executive with SA club presidents to a morning tea and tour of the beautiful gardens of government house.
Soroptimist International 2019 CONVENTION will be held in our own federation of South West Pacific
registrations are now open.
Next Conference of Clubs 2020
Every 2 years in Federation of South West Pacific a conference of Clubs is held in the destination of choice of the Federation president. Plans are being made for this conference to be held in Indonesia The Conference is a time to renew friendships , make new friends, attend workshops, listen to inspiring speakers and catch up with club projects. A gala dinner on the last night sees the installation of the Federation President for next bienium 2020-2022. We welcome Anusha Santhivasthipam from Maylasia as our 2018-2020 Federation President. President Anusha's theme is..
Soroptimist International OF SOUTH AUSTRALIA
support the worldwide campaign to Stop Violence against women
Family and Domestic Violence Advocacy Network
The Adelaide white ribbon breakfast
Soroptimist International South Australia are strong supporters of The White Ribbon Campaign. The WRC works to prevent men's violence against women. It seeks to promote wide-scale awareness about the positive role men can play in its effective prevention, to foster leadership, particularly by men and boys, and to bring about social change. Each year the Adelaide White Ribbon holds a breakfast in November. The numbers have increased over the past 11 years since the first breakfast from 400 to 1400. South Australia has the largest event in Australia and Soroptimists are proud to have a member in the organising committee.
“If you or someone you know is impacted by sexual assault, domestic or family violence, call 1800RESPECT on 1800 737 732 or visit 1800RESPECT.org.au. In an emergency, call 000. For more information about a service in your state or local area download the DAISY App in the App Store or Google Play.
INTERNATIONAL Women's Day 2019
Each year Soroptimists celebrate women's achievements on International Women's Day March 8th, while also remembering the struggles faced by women around the world. In 1993 the Adelaide International Women's Day Breakfast was established and is now the largest event celebrating IWD in Australia and, it is the largest Annual Women’s Event in the Adelaide. In supporting the work of UN Women National Committee Australia through the Adelaide International Women's Day Breakfast we were delighted that the breakfast was hosted by Senator Hon Penny Wong this year with Jane Caro a Walkley Award-winning Australian columnist, author, novelist, broadcaster, advertising writer, documentary maker, feminist and social commentator as our guest speaker. Tickets for this prestigious event go on sale online in February each year.
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Soroptimist International of South Australia 
Welcome to our website! Read through our club pages, see where we are and what we do, add event dates to your diaries and look at the galleries of photos. You're sure to find something that interests you.
Soroptimist International is a world wide service group for women. We work towards improving the lives of women and girls through a gobal network of members and international partnerships. Women linked as sisters around the world working to enable the best in all women everywhere.
"Soroptimist" is derived from two Latin words, "soror" meaning sister and "optima" meaning best for. We interpret is as "women helping women to be their best". read more
SISA Events

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Pictured SI Torrens members, Susan Newton, Glyn Scott, Helen Fischer with SI Adelaide members Pam Lacey and Rosemary Czernezkyi
CONGRATULATIONS TO SONIA MEZINEC, A MEMBER OF sI MOUNT GAMBIER IN HER NEW POSITION AS DEPUTY MAYOR
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SI Adelaide's DV Forum 2018
Morning Tea at Government House
Region presidents and members of SISA executive enjoyed a morning Tea and tour of government house gardens hosted by our Patron Mrs Lan Le
Handover to new sisa region president
At the February 2018 AGM, Allison Hobbs handed over the reins to Christine Plunkett, after a successful 2017 year of activity. Christine has a focus on homelessness during her 2018 year as President and this topic was reflected in the theme of the AGM.
SISA News
congratulations si murray bridge on receiving Australia day awards!
Soroptimist International Murray Bridge - in conjunction with Carers SA and Raptcha’u Beauty - held a ‘Pamper Day for Young Carers’ last year to give four young women (with too much responsibility) some well-earned time off to focus on themselves This community event was awarded the Rural City of Murray Bridge Community Initiative of the Year at the Australia Day celebrations held yesterday. Big congratulations to our President, Bronwyn Heard, for her fantastic efforts in pulling this together. Well done.
Bangka Day Memorial Service
Very moving Bangka Day Memorial Service at SA Women's Memorial Playing Fields. What an honour to be amongst those present to honour those brave nurses. Recognition too, of vision in the establishment of those playing fields for women and girls and continuing dedication of trust members. Credit to current SA Govt for recent funding anouncement will be a huge benefit.
South Australian members attending service, Allison Hobbs SISA President, Susan Newton SI Torrens, Kath Gribble SI Barossa Valley, Pauline Nutt SI Adelaide, Jenny Hughes SI Port Pirie, Pam Lacey SI Adelaide, Anne Berry SI Torrens. Not shown in photograph was the Region Representative on the SA Women's Memorial Playing Fields Trust Helen Fischer as she was working at event.
SI Adelaide Travel Award
Soroptimist International of Adelaide Esther Bright Travel Award. Now closed for female tertiary students for travel within Australia or overseas as part of their studies.
click here for further information and application forms.