bToasty Perth Toastmasters Club

Overview

bToasty Perth Toastmasters Club is a corporate-affiliated public speaking club that meets fortnightly at the BHP Building (Brookfield Place) in Perth's CBD. Chartered in March 2017, it is part of the global Toastmasters International network and is dedicated to helping members develop communication and leadership skills in a structured, supportive lunchtime environment. The club has a professional character and may carry membership prerequisites — prospective members are encouraged to contact the club directly for eligibility details.

Best For

BHP employees and professionals working in or near Perth's CBD
Corporate professionals seeking to sharpen presentation and leadership skills during the workday
Individuals at any speaking level who prefer a structured, professionally oriented Toastmasters environment

Meeting Format

Mode: Hybrid (in-person attendance at the BHP Building with online attendance also permitted)
Frequency: Fortnightly, every second Thursday
Duration: Approximately 60 minutes (lunchtime session, 12:00 PM start)
Group size: Not publicly specified; typical Toastmasters lunchtime corporate clubs range from 10–25 participants

Typical Session Flow

Arrival & welcome — Members and guests arrive, sign in, and are greeted; guests are introduced to the club format before proceedings begin
Prepared speeches — Members deliver structured speeches drawn from their Toastmasters Pathways educational projects, each with defined objectives and a set time limit
Table Topics — A Table Topics Master invites participants to speak impromptu on a provided subject, offering a short, unscripted speaking challenge open to all attendees including guests
Evaluations & wrap-up — Individual speech evaluators and a General Evaluator provide constructive, encouraging feedback on each speaker and the overall meeting; awards may be given for best speech, best Table Topic, and best evaluation before the session closes

Language And Speaking Level

Languages used: English
Recommended level: All levels welcome
Beginner friendly: Yes — guests are under no obligation to speak until they feel comfortable; the structured Pathways program allows members to progress entirely at their own pace

Membership And Costs

Trial policy: Guests may visit meetings at no cost; contact the club to arrange attendance
Membership fee: Toastmasters International charges USD $60 per six-month period (billed twice yearly, in April and October); individual clubs may also levy a small local club fee — contact bToasty Perth for their specific club dues
Extra costs: A one-time new member registration fee of USD $25 applies upon joining (effective October 2025); additional Pathways learning paths beyond the first are available at extra cost through Toastmasters International

Venue And Accessibility

Address context: BHP Building (Brookfield Place Tower 1), 125 St Georges Terrace, Perth WA 6000 — one of Perth's most prominent CBD skyscrapers, with BHP as the major tenant; meetings are held during the lunch hour within the building's facilities
Transit/parking: The building is located near Elizabeth Quay train station and bus routes along St Georges Terrace, with a short walk to Perth Underground station; taxi and rideshare pick-up points are available on St Georges Terrace and Mounts Bay Road; paid parking options exist in the immediate vicinity, though street parking on St Georges Terrace can be limited
Accessibility: Brookfield Place is a modern, purpose-built commercial tower; specific accessibility details (wheelchair access, lifts, etc.) are not publicly specified — contact the building management or the club for confirmation

Joining Steps

Make contact — Reach out to the club via the Toastmasters International website's club finder page or by phone to express your interest and confirm your eligibility (note the club may have professional or educational prerequisites)
Attend as a guest — Visit a fortnightly Thursday lunchtime meeting at the BHP Building; no preparation is required and there is no pressure to speak on your first visit
Join as a member — When ready, speak with a club officer who will guide you through the membership application process and help you enrol in your first Pathways learning path

Community Notes

The club carries a professional, corporate atmosphere consistent with its BHP Building home and its potential membership prerequisites
Feedback at Toastmasters meetings is consistently positive and constructive — evaluators are trained to highlight strengths alongside areas for improvement, creating a psychologically safe environment for growth
As a hybrid club, remote participation is supported, offering flexibility for those who cannot always attend in person
Prospective members should confirm any professional or educational eligibility requirements directly with the club before attending