Club Updates

By Jo Parker | February 17, 2025 |

Aspiring Leaders Workshop – Soft Skills in Leadership – Thu 20 Feb

Date: Thurs 20 Feb

Time: 6:20pm – 8:30pm

Keynote: Maree Pickens, D17 Club Growth Director

Unlock your potential in the workplace with skills honed at Toastmasters!

This 45-minute keynote explores how Toastmasters cultivates communication, leadership and teamwork—essential for career success.

Learn to master public speaking, speech writing and active listening, all while building confidence in a supportive, non-threatening environment.

Discover how Toastmasters’ emphasis on pauses, gazes and vocal variety can amplify your impact in workplace presentations.

From time management to critical thinking, see how Toastmasters provides practical experience in durable skills that employers value. Transform your career by leveraging your Toastmasters training.

This keynote will be followed by a panel discussion facilitated by Noor Talpur, a Human Resource professional in the City of Cockburn. He will be joined by Toastmaster leaders Ross Wilkinson, DTM; Sue Fallon, DTM; and Nataly Fernandez, EC5 who will share their lived experience in different industries and how they apply and promote these skills in the workplace.

No need to register just join us on the night via the Zoom link above!

Habla Hispanic Bi-lingual – Sat 22 Feb – 9:00 – 10:30am – Como

As a club in formation, Habla Hispanic Bilingual is now meeting regularly to showcase Toastmasters to the Spanish speaking community – both native speakers and those learning Spanish for love, work, travel…The club meets both online and in person:

Se viene nuestro meeting en persona!!

Our meeting face to face is coming on Saturday 22nd February!

Do you want to expand your networking while learning to improve your communication skills?

Are you ready to enhance your public speaking skills in a bilingual, supportive, and empowering environment? Join the Habla Hispanic Bilingual Toastmasters Club and be part of a dynamic community of Spanish-speaking and Latin professionals in Perth, WA!

Meeting Schedule:

Second Wednesday of Every Month – Online (Zoom)

Connect with us virtually and practice your speaking skills from anywhere!

Last Saturday of Every Month – In-Person Meeting

Network, learn, and grow in a face-to-face setting with fellow members.

Why Join Us?

Bilingual Format – Meetings are conducted in both English and Spanish, allowing you to improve your communication skills while feeling comfortable expressing yourself.

Personal Growth & Confidence – Develop your public speaking abilities, leadership skills, and storytelling techniques in a supportive environment.

Networking & Community – Connect with like-minded individuals and be part of a thriving Hispanic and Latin community in Perth.

Be a Founding Member! – We are still welcoming the last few charter members to be among the first 20 pioneers of our club!

This club is more than just about public speaking—it’s about finding your voice, building connections, and celebrating our culture while developing essential skills for professional and personal success.

Interested? Register now to be guest

https://www.eventbrite.com.au/…/habla-hispanic…

Reach out to us!

Monica Malaga – monica.malaga@toastmastersd17.org | prm@toastmastersd17.org

Don’t miss this incredible opportunity for growth, learning, and celebration!

¡Te esperamos!

Kaya Indonesian Bi-lingual Club – Speechcraft Wed 12 March – 2 April

This club is also in formation and is kicking off its membership drive by running a Speechcraft course at the Indonesian Chamber of Commerce in Rivervale.

Week 1 – Wed 12 March

Week 2 – Wed 19 March

Week 3 – Wed 26 March

Week 4 – Wed 2 April

Time: 6.30-8.45pm

Venue: Indonesian Chamber of Commerce WA , 28 Belmont Ave, Rivervale

Each registration fee includes 12m membership of Kaya Toastmasters and the proceeds of the course will help fund purchase of equipment for the new club such as a Timer machine and lectern.

Can you help at one of the above events? Looking for experienced evaluators in English or Indonesian!

Contact Diana Goh – diana.goh@toastmastersd17.org

Aspire Welcome 20 Visitors at Their First Meeting for 2025

Grainne and Michelle run the Big Ears session at Aspire Toastmasters to see who has been listening!

Aspire Toastmasters were thrilled to welcome twenty visitors at their first meeting for 2025.

Intrigued as to why so many visitors (35) had signed up to come, we put together a visitor survey. Aspire usually has 4-6 visitors at each meeting.

Survey results indicated:

What inspired you to come to Toastmasters?

Confidence in public speaking – (8); Career progression – (2); Better communication (4); Specific public speaking e.g. conferences (6)

How did you hear of Aspire?

MeetUp (11); Word of Mouth (5); Google (3); Social Media (1)

In what way will confident public speaking help you?

Work (8); Improved socialising (5); University (2); Other (5).

Aspire’s committee discussed survey results at our following committee meeting and tweaked our waiting list criteria to reward those visitors showing commitment.

We are thrilled to welcome our new visitors who bring new energy and diversity to our vibrant club.

Next meeting is at 2.30 (arrive 2.20) on 1-3-2025 at

Tom Dadour Community Centre, 363 Bagot Road Subiaco 