Applecross Toastmasters

Overview

Applecross Toastmasters (Club #1304157) is a welcoming community club in the riverside suburb of Applecross, Western Australia, operating under Toastmasters International District 17, Division C, Area 4. Chartered in August 2011, the club provides a safe, relaxed, and supportive environment where members of all backgrounds develop public speaking, communication, and leadership skills through structured practice and real-time feedback. With approximately 16 active members, the club maintains an intimate, encouraging atmosphere that makes it easy for newcomers to find their voice.

Best For

• Professionals and career-changers seeking to build confidence in public speaking and presentations
• Community members of any age who want to improve everyday communication and leadership skills
• Beginners with little or no prior public speaking experience looking for a low-pressure, structured entry point

Meeting Format

• Mode: Hybrid (in-person at the venue, with online attendance also available)
• Frequency: Fortnightly — every 2nd and 4th Wednesday of the month
• Duration: 90 minutes (7:00 pm – 8:30 pm)
• Group size: Approximately 16 active members; guests are welcome at any meeting

Typical Session Flow

1. Arrival & welcome — Members and guests arrive, are greeted, and the meeting is opened by the presiding officer; guests are introduced and the meeting theme or Word of the Day is presented
2. Prepared speeches — Two to three members deliver prepared speeches drawn from their individual Pathways learning path projects, each timed and introduced by the Toastmaster of the Day
3. Table Topics — The Table Topics Master invites members (and sometimes guests) to deliver short, spontaneous one-to-two-minute speeches on surprise prompts, building impromptu speaking confidence
4. Evaluations & wrap-up — Individual speech evaluators give structured verbal and written feedback; the General Evaluator reviews the overall meeting; the Ah Counter and Timer share their reports; best speaker and best Table Topics awards are announced; networking and informal chat follow the close

Language And Speaking Level

• Languages used: English
• Recommended level: All levels welcome, from complete beginner to experienced speaker
• Beginner friendly: Yes — guests may attend without any obligation to speak; the Pathways program is self-paced and starts with an Ice Breaker speech, allowing members to progress at their own comfort level

Membership And Costs

• Trial policy: Guests may attend meetings for free with no obligation to participate or join
• Membership fee: Approximately AUD $120 per year (paid in two six-monthly instalments of roughly AUD $60, due in April and October), in line with Toastmasters District 17 rates
• Extra costs: A one-time new member joining fee of approximately AUD $40–60 covers enrolment and access to the first Pathways learning path; no ongoing book or venue fees are publicly specified beyond standard dues

Venue And Accessibility

• Address context: Meetings are held at the Applecross RSL Club, 98 Kintail Road, Applecross WA 6153 — a well-known community landmark in the heart of Applecross, situated near the intersection of Kintail Road and Canning Highway
• Transit/parking: The venue is well served by public transport. Canning Bridge Station (Mandurah Line) is approximately a 9–10 minute walk away, and several Transperth bus routes (including 910, 114, 115, and 160) stop on Kintail Road and Canning Highway within a short walk of the RSL Club. Street parking is available in the surrounding streets
• Accessibility: The Applecross RSL Club is a ground-level community centre building; specific wheelchair or elevator details are not publicly specified — contact the club in advance if you have particular accessibility requirements

Joining Steps

1. Make contact — Reach out to the club via its official Toastmasters club website or through the Toastmasters District 17 website to express interest or request a visit; a club Membership Officer will assist in arranging your attendance
2. Prepare nothing — No preparation is required for a first visit; simply arrive at the Applecross RSL Club by 7:00 pm on a 2nd or 4th Wednesday evening
3. Attend as a guest — Observe the full meeting at no cost and with no pressure to speak; after one or two visits, if you wish to join, the club's officers will guide you through the straightforward membership registration and payment process via Toastmasters International's online platform

Community Notes

• The club prides itself on providing encouraging and positive feedback to all speakers and leaders in a relaxed, non-judgmental setting
• Feedback is structured and constructive — every prepared speech receives a dedicated evaluator who highlights strengths and offers specific, actionable suggestions for improvement
• The club participates in Toastmasters International speech contests, including the Humorous Speech and Table Topics contests, adding a fun competitive element to the calendar
• A mentoring program pairs newer members with more experienced Toastmasters to support personal development
• Online attendance is available for members who cannot attend in person, making the club accessible to those with flexible or remote schedules
• As a community club (not a corporate club), membership is open to all — there are no professional, industry, or employer restrictions

Last Verified

• Date: 2025-05-24