Perth Rainbow Toastmasters

Overview

Perth Rainbow Toastmasters is an LGBTQIA+-focused public speaking and leadership development club, chartered in June 2014 and affiliated with Toastmasters International (Club #03903611, District 17, Area S33) in Perth, Western Australia. The club's mission is to provide a supportive and positive learning environment where members build communication and leadership skills with pride, resulting in greater self-confidence and personal growth. Operating in a fun, professional, and inclusive atmosphere, the club warmly welcomes LGBTQIA+ community members, their friends, family, supporters, and allies of all backgrounds and orientations.

Best For

• LGBTQIA+ individuals seeking a safe, affirming space to develop public speaking and leadership skills
• Allies, friends, and family members of the LGBTQIA+ community who want to grow their communication confidence
• Professionals, career changers, and anyone at any experience level looking to improve their presentation and impromptu speaking abilities in a supportive community setting

Meeting Format

• Mode: Hybrid (in-person at the venue, with simultaneous Zoom attendance available)
• Frequency: Fortnightly — every 2nd and 4th Wednesday of the month; doors open at 6:30 pm, meeting starts at 6:45 pm
• Duration: Approximately 105 minutes (6:45 pm – 8:30 pm)
• Group size: Not publicly specified; typical of a community Toastmasters club (roughly 10–25 participants per session)

Typical Session Flow

1. Arrival & welcome — Doors open at 6:30 pm; guests are encouraged to arrive 10–15 minutes before the 6:45 pm start to be greeted and seated by members
2. Prepared speeches — Members deliver structured speeches aligned with the Toastmasters Pathways education program, each typically five to seven minutes in length
3. Table Topics (impromptu speaking) — A Table Topics Master poses questions or prompts; members and willing guests give short, spontaneous responses of one to two minutes; guests are never obligated to participate
4. Evaluations & functionary reports — Each prepared speaker receives individual feedback from a designated evaluator; the General Evaluator, Timer, Grammarian, and Ah Counter also deliver their session reports
5. Closing & networking — The Toastmaster of the Day wraps up the formal meeting; members and guests connect informally; a separate monthly social catch-up is also held outside of regular meetings

Language And Speaking Level

• Languages used: English
• Recommended level: All levels welcome, from complete beginners to experienced speakers
• Beginner friendly: Yes — there is no obligation to speak at your first visit; guests may attend purely as observers, and new members are paired with a mentor to support their early speeches

Membership And Costs

• Trial policy: Visitors are welcome to attend up to 2 meetings free of charge before deciding to join
• Membership fee: Toastmasters International dues are approximately USD $60 per six-month period (pro-rated for mid-cycle joiners), plus a one-time new member registration fee of approximately USD $25; individual club dues may also apply — contact the club directly for current local fee details
• Extra costs: Toastmasters Pathways education program materials (accessed online); no venue hire fee separately listed for members

Venue And Accessibility

• Address context: Level 1 (upstairs), 931 Albany Highway, East Victoria Park, WA 6101 — located within the Blackburn Accounting building on Albany Highway, a main arterial road in the inner southeast of Perth
• Transit/parking: Albany Highway is well-served by Transperth bus routes; street and local parking is available in the surrounding area
• Accessibility: The meeting room is reached via staircase only — there is no lift at the venue, which may present a barrier for people with mobility impairments; prospective attendees with accessibility needs are advised to contact the club in advance

Joining Steps

1. Make contact — Reach out to the club via their official website or Facebook page to express interest or ask questions; the club's phone number is also publicly listed for enquiries
2. Plan your visit — Check the club's website or Meetup page for the next scheduled meeting date (every 2nd and 4th Wednesday); no prior registration is required to attend as a guest
3. Attend your first meeting — Arrive by 6:30 pm to be welcomed; you will be introduced to members and invited to observe; participation in Table Topics or speeches is entirely optional on your first visit; after up to two free guest visits, you can choose to join as a full member

Community Notes

• The club prides itself on running a fun, professional, and friendly environment specifically designed to be affirming for the LGBTQIA+ community and its supporters
• Feedback is delivered constructively and encouragingly — evaluators focus on both strengths and areas for growth in a supportive manner consistent with Toastmasters' positive evaluation culture
• A monthly social catch-up is held outside of regular meetings, open to all members and their friends, reinforcing the club's identity as both a skills-development and social community
• There is no membership restriction — the club is explicitly open to all interested parties regardless of sexual orientation or background
• The venue is staircase-access only with no lift; those with mobility considerations should contact the club ahead of their visit; online attendance via Zoom is available as an alternative

Last Verified

• Date: 2026-05-24