Brisbane Leaders Toastmasters Club

Overview

Brisbane Leaders Toastmasters Club is a fun, vibrant, and relaxed public speaking club on the Southside of Brisbane, serving the communities of Upper Mt Gravatt, Eight Mile Plains, Mansfield, Holland Park, and surrounding suburbs. Members build communication and leadership skills in a warm, supportive environment through impromptu speaking, prepared speeches, and constructive evaluations. Friday evening meetings are designed to help members unwind after the work week while developing real-world skills in an encouraging, pressure-free setting.

Best For

• Professionals and career-changers seeking to build confidence and communication skills
• Residents of Brisbane's Southside suburbs (Upper Mt Gravatt, Eight Mile Plains, Mansfield, Holland Park) looking for a local club
• Anyone at any stage of their speaking journey — from complete beginners to experienced speakers pursuing leadership development

Meeting Format

• Mode: Offline (in-person)
• Frequency: Twice monthly — 1st and 3rd Fridays of each month
• Duration: 2 hours (7:00 PM – 9:00 PM, including a supper break); doors open at 6:45 PM
• Group size: Mixed — a blend of long-serving, intermediate, and newer members from varied professional and personal backgrounds

Typical Session Flow

1. Arrival & check-in — Doors open at 6:45 PM; guests and members are welcomed by club officers before the formal start at 7:00 PM
2. Opening & Table Topics — The Toastmaster of the Day opens the meeting; a Table Topics session gives participants the chance to practise impromptu speaking on spontaneous prompts
3. Prepared speeches — Members deliver structured speeches aligned with their Toastmasters Pathways education program projects, each introduced by the Toastmaster of the Day
4. Evaluations & supper break — Individual speech evaluators provide constructive, balanced feedback; a General Evaluator reviews the overall meeting; a supper break is included mid-meeting for informal networking
5. Awards & close — Best speaker, best evaluator, and best Table Topics awards are presented; the meeting closes by 9:00 PM

Language And Speaking Level

• Languages used: English
• Recommended level: All levels welcome — from complete beginners to advanced speakers
• Beginner friendly: Yes — guests are explicitly welcomed with no pressure to participate until they feel ready and comfortable

Membership And Costs

• Trial policy: Guests may attend meetings at no cost; there is no stated limit on guest visits before joining
• Membership fee: Toastmasters International semiannual dues of USD $60 (paid in April and October), plus a one-time new member registration fee of USD $25; contact the club directly for any additional local club dues
• Extra costs: The Toastmasters Pathways education program is accessed online and included within membership; no separate textbook purchase is required

Venue And Accessibility

• Address context: Garden City Library Meeting Room, Level R4 (Brown/Yellow Car Park, P20), Westfield Mt Gravatt, Corner Logan Road & Kessels Road, Upper Mount Gravatt QLD 4122. The library is located on Level 4 of the shopping centre and can be accessed via the Yellow Car Park near Woolworths. As meetings are held after library hours, entry is via a dedicated door beside the library — contact the club in advance for entry instructions.
• Transit/parking: Westfield Mt Gravatt is accessible by both bus and train, with a Garden City Shopping Centre station stop served by multiple routes. Ample on-site car parking is available within the Westfield car park.
• Accessibility: The Garden City Library is wheelchair accessible and is equipped with a lift for access from the car park level. A hearing loop and mobility device recharge station are also available at the library.

Joining Steps

1. Make contact — Reach out to the club via their official website contact form or through their Facebook page to express interest and confirm the next meeting date
2. Check the calendar — Review the club's online calendar to find the next 1st or 3rd Friday meeting and plan your visit
3. Arrive at 6:45 PM — Show up a little before the 7:00 PM start to be welcomed by club officers; no preparation is needed for a first guest visit — simply observe and enjoy the session

Community Notes

• The club prides itself on a fun, energetic, and relaxed atmosphere that is especially well-suited to the end of the working week
• Feedback is constructive and encouraging — evaluations focus on both strengths and areas for growth, delivered in a supportive, non-judgmental manner
• There is absolutely no pressure on guests to speak or take on a role until they are ready; the club actively encourages observers to take their time before committing
• The club is part of Toastmasters International District 69, Area E26, and participates in area-level speech contests and conferences alongside neighbouring Southside clubs
• Smart casual or work attire is perfectly appropriate for meetings

Last Verified

• Date: 2026-05-24