Presidents Message - December 2025
Dear Soroptimist Sisters,
As we approach the close of 2025, I would like to extend my warmest wishes to each of you for a blessed and joyful Christmas season. May this time be filled with peace, renewal, and meaningful moments with your loved ones.
As we look toward 2026, may it be a year of hope, fresh possibilities, and strengthened commitment to the women and girls we serve. Let us step forward with courage, unity, and purpose.
I am also delighted to invite you to the SISEAP COC Conference 2026—a meaningful gathering that will uplift, inspire, and bring our Federation together.
Early bird registration is open!
- Early bird rate ends 31 January 2026.
- Register before 31 December 2025 to receive an exclusive personalised gift specially prepared for our early registrants.
Please log onto www.siseap.org to register.
A special highlight award presented at the SISEAP Conference of Clubs is The Changemakers Award, honouring five outstanding Soroptimists who have:
- Created significant and lasting impact in their communities,
- Advanced the empowerment of women and girls, and
- Served the organisation with dedication and leadership.
We warmly encourage each Club to put forward a nomination.
If you know a sister who has inspired you, led meaningful change, or transformed the lives of women and girls—this is the moment to uplift her story.
Nominating a fellow Soroptimist is a powerful act of recognition. It shines a light on the quiet strength, tireless service, and extraordinary commitment of our sisters who work passionately—often behind the scenes—to empower women and girls. Let us celebrate them together.
Send your nomination to Federation Secretary Cynthia Martin, federationsecretary@siseap.org by 5pm AEDT, 8 February 2026.
Wishing you a wonderful Christmas and a hope-filled, purposeful New Year.
In solidarity,
Joanne Yeoh
SISEAP President, 2024-2026
