Matagarup Bridge Walk 2026_Connect

By Ange Booker | April 10, 2026 |

Walk. Connect. Arrive Ready.

No Table Topics. No speeches. Just connection.

A couple of weeks before the Bridge to the Future conference, join District 17 Toastmasters for a relaxed and social walk across the iconic Matagarup Bridge.

This isn’t a meeting.
It’s a moment to reconnect — with each other, with our community, and with why we joined Toastmasters in the first place.

Event Details

Date: Sunday 3 May
Time: 10:30am – 12:00pm (stay on for lunch if you wish)
Location: East Perth entry (off Nile St), Matagarup Bridge
Cost: FREE

Catering:

BYO coffee
Morning tea provided
Optional lunch at The Camfield (self-pay)

Guests welcome:
Bring family, friends — even your dog (outdoor areas only)

Please register so we can cater for morning tea and reserve tables for lunch.

Why this walk?

Not every Toastmasters moment happens behind a lectern.

Before the conference begins, we create space for something just as important — connection.

As we walk together across the bridge, we:

Step away from structure and pressure
Share conversations that matter
Strengthen the relationships that make our clubs thrive

This is the unofficial start to conference season — and everyone is welcome.

A place of connection

The Matagarup Bridge is more than a landmark.

For the Whadjuk people of the Noongar nation, it represents connection and unity — a coming together of people and stories.

That same spirit lives within Toastmasters.

Different backgrounds. Different journeys.
One shared commitment to growth.

What to expect

10:30am – Gather at East Perth (look for the Toastmasters flag)
10:45am – Morning tea + light icebreaker
11:00am – Acknowledgement to Country + recognition of clubs
11:15am – Welcome + group photo
11:30am – Walk across the bridge
12:00pm – Head to The Camfield for lunch (optional)