Brisbane

WIZO

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OUR
HISTORY

Founded in Israel in 1920, WIZO came to Australia in 1935, with the establishment of the first group in Melbourne, followed a year later by Sydney. Soon after that, the Australian WIZO Federation came into being. Australian women Zionists actively began undertaking fundraising for child welfare work in Israel. The movement continued to grow and thrive. During the war years, WIZO focused on the plight of European Jewry. Many refugees from war torn Europe travelled to Australia to make it their home and formed the basis of the most committed WIZO women throughout Australia.

WIZO Australia is currently represented in New South Wales, Victoria, Queensland, South Australia and Western Australia, with over 4,000 members to date.

WIZO

QUEENSLAND

WIZO Queensland was established in Brisbane in 1959. The first State President was Mrs. Jess Hoffman. In 2018, Jess's daughter, Mrs. Pam Huppert, went on to become Queensland State President. She is our Immediate Past President.

All our workers are volunteers and all donations go to our Israel Projects.

The work of WIZO is not to just to tackle the current needs of war-torn Israelis, but to be ready for what is to come. This is the legacy of WIZO - established in Israel in 1920, before the Holocaust and before the rebirth of the Jewish state. The words of the prophets were realised - a great return to our land was imminent, as was a backlash from those who wished to destroy us. WIZO was there in 1948 and we are there now.

OUR
2026
PROJECT

Therapeutic Aid for Women and Children Affected by the War in Israel.

WIZO Queensland's project for 2026 focuses on Therapeutic Aid for Women and Children Affected by the War in Israel.

This initiative provides immediate therapeutic assistance to women and children facing acute vulnerability and crisis.

As a result of the Gaza massacre and kidnappings, PTSD has risen to 30%, depression to 45% and anxiety to 43%. Israel is experiencing collective trauma – men, women and children.

As Israel continues to face war with Iran and its proxies, the people of Israel continue to face daily struggles and casualties. We must be prepared.

We invite you to join us in this task.

"I will bless those who bless you..." - Genesis 12:3

To donate, click on this button:

For Direct Deposit: put your name, email and ‘project’ in WIZO QLD account below. Write TDR for a tax deductible receipt.

WIZO QLD ACCOUNT

BSB: 484799

ACC: 000152145

DONATE HERE

Meet Our Executive Committee

Sylvia Lipski President

Upcoming Events

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Contact 0466 548 625 for information

EDUCATION

WIZO Queensland is active in speaking about the work of WIZO, antisemitism and Zionism. Our articles on these issue have also been published in various publications.

Contact us if you would us to inform your community, or organization, on these issues. There is no cost involved.

email: wizoqueensland@gmail.com

phone: 0466 548 625