Rostrum Club 19 – Perth City (StudyPerth)

Overview

Rostrum Club 19 – Perth City is Perth's only Rostrum breakfast public speaking club, meeting at the StudyPerth offices in the heart of the CBD every Friday morning. Part of the Rostrum Clubs of WA network, it offers a casual, friendly, and supportive environment where members of all backgrounds and experience levels develop confidence, vocal delivery, and communication skills through structured weekly practice. The club has a proud track record, having won multiple Club of Excellence awards, and draws people who are ready to put in the effort to grow as speakers.

Best For

Professionals seeking to improve workplace presentations, meeting facilitation, or leadership communication
International students and newcomers to Perth wanting to build English-language confidence and public speaking skills
Anyone at any stage of life who experiences nerves around public speaking and wants a safe, encouraging space to practise

Meeting Format

Mode: Offline (in-person)
Frequency: Weekly, every Friday
Duration: 60 minutes (7:15 AM – 8:15 AM)
Group size: Typically up to around 15 participants per session (Meetup RSVP cap reflects that most members register directly by email)

Typical Session Flow

Arrival & welcome – Members and visitors arrive from 7:15 AM; the chairperson for the week opens the meeting and introduces the theme
Prepared speeches – Members deliver structured speeches drawn from the Frontiers program (e.g., Orbit or Launchpad levels), each targeting a specific skill such as vocal delivery, body language, or sequencing
Impromptu & activity segments – Exercises such as "Bright Spots" (a short personal anecdote), impromptu speaking rounds, and occasional meeting-procedure exercises (motions, debate) add variety each week
Evaluation & feedback – Accredited coaches provide positive and constructive feedback to every speaker, covering what was done well and specific techniques for improvement; a light closing speech wraps up the session before the chairperson formally closes the meeting

Language And Speaking Level

Languages used: English
Recommended level: All levels welcome — the structured Frontiers program accommodates complete beginners through to advanced speakers
Beginner friendly: Yes — visitors are not required to speak on their first visit and can simply observe; members progress through the program entirely at their own pace

Membership And Costs

Trial policy: Visits are free of charge — prospective members are encouraged to attend as many clubs as they like before committing
Membership fee: AUD $150 per year (annual membership); a one-off joining fee of AUD $100 applies for new members, which covers enrolment in the Frontiers Program including a reference folder
Extra costs: Some clubs apply a small additional fee for club fundraising activities; no other standard extra costs publicly specified

Venue And Accessibility

Address context: StudyPerth offices, 40 Queen Street, Perth WA 6000 — located near Raine Square at the corner of Queen Street and Wellington Street; enter via the brown door on Queen Street, behind the café
Transit/parking: Well served by public transport — CAT bus, train, and bus stations are all nearby; on-street parking is available on the northern side of Wellington Street (free before 8:00 AM, then paid; parking until approximately 8:24 AM costs around AUD $2.00, and the meeting finishes at 8:15 AM)
Accessibility: Not publicly specified — contact the club directly for specific accessibility requirements

Joining Steps

Register your interest – Visit the club's Meetup page to RSVP for an upcoming Friday session, or reach out via the Rostrum WA website contact form; note that Meetup spots are limited as most members RSVP directly by email, so register promptly
Prepare nothing in particular – No preparation is needed for a first visit; simply arrive at 40 Queen Street by 7:15 AM on a Friday morning
Attend as a visitor – On your first visit you are welcome to sit, observe, and meet the members without any obligation to speak; the club is described as gentle with new members and will move at a pace you are comfortable with

Community Notes

The club has a casual, friendly vibe and is explicitly not focused on business networking, though the skills gained naturally support professional development
Feedback is delivered by accredited coaches in a positive and constructive manner; every speaker receives individual evaluation at the end of each meeting
A weekly theme keeps sessions dynamic and unpredictable — even experienced members are surprised by the content and interpretations their fellow speakers bring
The club welcomes people from all ages, backgrounds, and cultures, and has a strong community spirit with members genuinely invested in each other's growth
Under-18s may only attend if accompanied by a parent or guardian, in line with Western Australian Working With Children requirements