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Matagarup Bridge is a pedestrian bridge crossing over the Swan River, provides pedestrian access between Burswood and East Perth.

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From Reluctant Visitor to Distinguished Toastmaster!

By Ange Booker | October 28, 2026 |

From Reluctant Visitor to Distinguished Toastmaster! Sometimes the most extraordinary journeys begin with a little encouragement — and a reluctant yes! District 17 proudly congratulates Janice Schubert, DTM, on achieving…

District 17 Celebrates our New DTM!

By Ange Booker | September 29, 2026 |

District 17 Celebrates our New DTM! District 17 proudly congratulates Ange Booker on achieving the Distinguished Toastmaster (DTM) award — the highest educational recognition in Toastmasters. This milestone reflects sustained…

Special Event: Speak Connect Lead. 13 October, Swan room, Parmelia Hilton, Perth

By Ange Booker | September 15, 2026 |

On Tuesday 13 October, District 17 is hosting a Corporate & Community Open House at the Parmelia Hilton in the Perth CBD – and this one’s a little different from…

District 17 Quiz Night 14th Nov 2026 Book your table NOW

By Ange Booker | September 15, 2026 |

After the success of last year’s event, District 17 Quiz Night is back on Saturday, 14 November, and this time we’re heading to the Wild West! Round up your club,…

Hats off to achieving Distinguished Toastmaster 4 times!

By Ange Booker | September 15, 2026 |

Hats off to achieving Distinguished Toastmaster! District 17 proudly celebrates a monumental milestone as Ian Pickens earns his remarkable fourth Distinguished Toastmaster (DTM) award. The DTM is the pinnacle of…

12 Months. More Momentum.

By Mairia Te Are | September 3, 2026 |

Your next breakthrough could be just one speech, one role or one courageous decision away. Will you still be in the room when it happens? Think back to the person…

Congratulations to Henry Yau, DTM – twice over!

By Mairia Te Are | September 3, 2026 |

Henry Yau Achieves Distinguished Toastmaster Again Exactly ten years after achieving his first Distinguished Toastmaster award, Henry has reached Toastmasters International’s highest educational achievement for a second time. Making this…

D17 World Cup Challenge Winning Clubs Announced!

By Mairia Te Are | September 3, 2026 |

Congratulations World Cup Winners 2026 A Dramatic Finish The competition went down to the wire, with a last-minute surge of achievements reshuffling the leaderboard and flipping several top positions in…

Copy of Someone needs your invitation

By Ange Booker | August 3, 2026 |

Someone Needs Your Invitation Most Toastmasters members can trace their journey back to one simple moment – someone invited them. For one District 17 member, that invitation came after a…

Distinguished Clubs and beyond

By Ange Booker | August 3, 2026 |

FIND OUT MORE 🏅 Go for Winter Gold – Points Are Now Live! The Go for Winter Gold Incentive is underway – clubs are already submitting photos and earning points as they…

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