Zoe Karkas, Deputy Chair

Zoe Karkas

Over the last 25 years, Zoe Karkas has helped non-profit organisations build relevant and meaningful relationships between good causes and the people who can support them.

Throughout her career in fundraising, Zoe has developed, and implemented numerous successful fundraising campaigns – locally, nationally, and internationally – by blending insight, ideas, and innovation to get the best results.

She has been recognised for her efforts with the bestowment of numerous Awards from Fundraising Institute Australia (FIA) including being awarded the Fellow of the Fundraising Institute Australia for her years of service to the sector.

Zoe has served on the Board of the Fundraising Institute Australia, including tenures as Treasurer and Deputy Chair.

Today, Zoe is a Director of Carry On having joined its Board in May 2018. She looks forward to developing a robust fundraising program that raises awareness and much-needed funds for Veterans and their loved ones.

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The human right to health and happiness

For the past 76 years, the World Health Organisation has been recognising one of the most critical aspects of being human – our health. World Health Day is celebrated on 7th April every year, with annual themes that put some of the key issues in the spotlight – from heart health to infectious diseases, safe hospitals to supporting health care workers, and healthy cities to universal health coverage.
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Faith in times of war and the legacy of Saint Patrick

Irish people were among the first migrants to Australia – arriving as convicts and free settlers initially and continuing to contribute in many ways to the country’s history right up to the present day. At the most recent census in 2021, almost 10 per cent of the population identified as being Irish-born or having Irish ancestry.
Accelerating progress for International Women’s Day

t’s International Women’s Day once more and every year on March 8th the world embraces the chance to acknowledge and celebrate the social, economic, and cultural achievements of women. The first International Women’s Day was held in 1911 to promote the advancement of women and gender equality. So much has changed since then, yet there is still work to be done.

Financial hardship

In times of financial hardship, we can provide immediate relief. From paying household bills, to arranging housing, booking and paying for household repairs; coordinating donations of clothing, furniture, appliances and electrical equipment to covering rehabilitation, medical and travel expenses; or covering funeral expenses.
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Carry On head office is located at 172 Burwood Road Hawthorn VIC 3122
The crucial role of positive male role models in our lives

With yet another Father’s Day upon us, many of us will celebrate our fathers or mourn the ones we do not. A father-type figure, however, is just one persona we look up to, and as we look back throughout history, we see the value that significant male role models of all kinds have played in the shaping of humanity and who we are as people.
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Fundraising

Fundraising is not only vital for the strength and longevity of Carry On (Victoria)’s work, it also provides a great opportunity for volunteers and supporters to be practically involved in things that help support our Ex-Servicemen and Women and their families. Plus, many of the fundraising efforts are fun social events to be involved in!
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