By Elinor Jack
Toastmasters International is a world wide organisation that focuses on communication and leadership. Here in the Yarra Valley there are five clubs, so you are sure to find a club that meets at a time that suits you. Healesville Toastmasters, LMC Toastmasters, Lilydale Toastmasters, CFA D13 Toastmasters and Wandin Toastmasters are all well established clubs.
All clubs have a focus on helping members improve their communication and public speaking skills and to help members develop skills that see them evolve as leaders. While club membership may be diverse, all our clubs are fun, friendly and supportive,
Club meetings are structured to ensure the best possible learning environment, one that is based around support, practice and constructive feedback. Members have opportunities to deliver speeches, develop their impromptu speaking skills and undertake roles that build leadership qualities.
Pathways is Toastmasters’ educational program, members have 13 different paths from which to choose and start building competency and confidence. Our clubs support and encourage members in their learning journey with pathways.
Taking the first step can be daunting, this is why our clubs support guests on their first visit and provide new members with a mentor. A mentor helps a member with their Toastmaster journey ensuring the experience is a positive one – right from the start. A mentor will help a member understand how Toastmasters works, guide them through roles and speeches.
Come along to one of the club meetings, free as a guest to see what we do. You will be provided with information and support on the night to assist you with membership.
For more information:
Healesville Toastmasters: https://www.healesvilletoastmasters.org.au
Meeting Dates and Time: 1st and 3rd Monday of the month, starts at 7:15pm.
LMC Toastmasters: https://www.facebook.com/lmctoastmasters/
Meeting Dates and Time: 1st and 3rd Monday of the month, starts 7:30pm
CFA D13 Toastmasters: https://d13toastmasters.org.au/
Meeting Dates and Time: 1st and 3rd Monday of the month, starts 7:30pm
Lilydale Toastmasters: https://www.lilydaletoastmasters.org.au/
Meeting Dates and Time: 2nd, 4th, 5th Monday of the month, starts 7:30pm
Wandin Toastmasters: https://wandin.toastmastersclubs.org/
Meeting Dates and Time: 2nd and 4th Saturday, starts 2pm
