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Improve your confidence in public speaking and leadership. We are Toastmasters D73 VIC - SA - TAS

Toastmasters structures its clubs within areas that belong to divisions. District 73 has 8 divisions, 36 areas, and over 100 clubs across the three Australian states of Victoria, South Australia, and Tasmania. Website: www.d73toastmasters.org

The District 73 Executive Committee for 2024-25 includes -
District Director - David Martin DTM
Program Quality Director - Janine Wan DTM
Club Growth Director - Vijay Sha
Public Relations Manager - Elaine Doyle DTM
Administration Manager - Christine Dimitros DTM
Finance Manager - Robyn O'Donnell DTM
Immediate Past District Director - Kevin Broughton DTM

Toastmasters International has over 270,000 members attending one of 14,000+ clubs in 150 countries.

25/09/2026

Want to make a meaningful difference in a Toastmasters club while developing your own leadership skills?

District 73 is hosting a Club Coach Program Information Session with Club Coach Coordinator Raj Bhide DTM.

This online session is an opportunity to learn more about the Club Coach Program, what the role involves, and how Club Coaches can support clubs to strengthen, grow and achieve their goals.

📅 29 September 2026
🕖 7:00 pm–8:00 pm (Melbourne time)
💻 Online via Zoom

Interested in learning more or considering becoming a Club Coach? Register here:

https://www.trybooking.com/DPSFO

For enquiries: [email protected]

23/09/2026

Want to feel more confident when it’s your turn to speak? 🎤

Whether it’s presenting at work, speaking in front of a group, thinking on your feet or simply communicating with more confidence, these are skills you can practise.

District 73 Toastmasters invites you to our Melbourne Open House, where you can experience Toastmasters, meet our community and pick up practical tips on body language, vocal variety, impromptu speaking and more.

📅 Tuesday, 29 September 2026
⏰ Arrive from 5:45 pm | Starts at 6:00 pm
📍 Level 2, 260 Collins St, Melbourne VIC 3000

Come along, bring a friend and see what Toastmasters is all about!

🔗 Register here:
trybooking.com/events/landing/1648860

18/09/2026

Think you need to be confident before joining Toastmasters?

You don’t.

Some people walk through the door already comfortable speaking. Others join because speaking in front of people makes them nervous.

There’s room for both.

Toastmasters gives you a place to try, learn, get feedback and try again. Confidence can come later.

You don’t have to be “ready” to visit a club. Come along as a guest, meet the people and see what you think.

Practice is the point.

17/09/2026

📣 Have you lodged your Club Success Plan yet?

District 73 clubs are encouraged to submit their Club Success Plan (CSP) by 19 September 2026, helping us monitor progress ahead of the DCM.

The official lodgement deadline is 30 September 2026, so there is still time. Your CSP doesn’t need to be perfect or completely finalised. Submit your initial plan and continue refining it throughout the year.

🎥 Need some guidance? Watch the short CSP guide here:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=p6_D5WRKevo

If you need additional support, please reach out to your Area Director.

14/09/2026

Melbourne, you’re invited! 🎤

Join us for a Toastmasters Open House and discover practical ways to strengthen your public speaking, body language, vocal variety and impromptu speaking.

Whether you’re completely new to Toastmasters or simply want to become a more confident communicator, come along and experience what Toastmasters has to offer.

📅 Tuesday, 29 September 2026
🕕 Arrive 5:45 pm | Starts 6:00 pm
📍 Level 2, 260 Collins Street, Melbourne VIC 3000

Come along, meet the Toastmasters community and see where your communication journey could take you.

11/09/2026

📣 A friendly reminder to all District 73 clubs: Club Success Plans (CSPs) are due by 30 September 2026.

Where possible, we encourage clubs to submit by 19 September to support District monitoring ahead of the DCM.

Your CSP doesn’t need to be perfect or fully developed yet. A simple outline is absolutely fine and can be updated and refined as your club progresses throughout the year.

🎥 Need help getting started? Watch the short CSP guide here:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=p6_D5WRKevo

If you need further assistance, please reach out to your Area Director.

10/09/2026

We spend a lot of time in Toastmasters learning how to speak. Today, R U OK? Day reminds us that knowing how to listen matters just as much.

Behind every speech, every evaluation, every meeting role and every achievement is a person. So take a moment to check in with a fellow member, friend, colleague or someone you haven’t heard from in a while.

Ask. Listen. Encourage action. Check in.

Because sometimes the most important conversation happens outside the meeting.

09/09/2026

So… what actually is Toastmasters?

Maybe you’ve heard the name before, but you’re still not entirely sure what happens in a meeting. You’re definitely not the only one!

Toastmasters is a place to practise. To speak, think on your feet, give feedback, lead, listen and build confidence over time.

And you don’t need to already be a confident speaker. That’s kind of the point.

Over the next few weeks, we’re going to show you what Toastmasters actually looks like through real members, real clubs and real stories from across Victoria, South Australia and Tasmania.

Whether you want to build confidence, communicate better, develop your leadership skills, or you’re simply curious about what we do, stick around.

We’re just getting started.

23/08/2026

🚨 MISSED CLUB OFFICER TRAINING? YOU STILL HAVE OPTIONS!

If you haven’t completed your Round 1 Club Officer Training (COT) yet, there are still several online opportunities available before training closes on 31 August 2026.

We’ve looked beyond District 73 to find some remaining sessions around the world. All times below have been converted to AEST (Melbourne time).

⭐ WEDNESDAY 26 AUGUST | 9:00 AM–12:00 PM AEST
District 55 • Texas, USA • Online
Official event/registration page:
https://www.tmd55.org/event-details/club-officer-training-cot-online-last-chance

⭐ THURSDAY 27 AUGUST | 6:00 PM–9:00 PM AEST
District 72 • New Zealand & Fiji • Online
Register:
https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/kzZhllcYQF6MCTRsz3O-_A #/registration

🌙 SUNDAY 30 AUGUST | 12:00 AM–3:30 AM AEST
District 56 • Houston, USA • Online
Register:
https://zoom.us/meeting/register/lgCDpxUdR1qhO0vfRbj3uA

⭐ SUNDAY 30 AUGUST | 1:00 PM–4:00 PM AEST
District 70 • NSW/ACT, Australia • Online
Register:
https://forms.gle/9TMaBB1zeZxtgmxG7

⭐ MONDAY 31 AUGUST | 9:00 AM–12:00 PM AEST
District 55 • Texas, USA • Online • Absolute Final COT
Official event/registration page:
https://www.tmd55.org/event-details/club-officer-training-cot-online-absolute-final-cot

⭐ MONDAY 31 AUGUST | 7:00 PM–8:00 PM AEST
District 70 • NSW/ACT, Australia • Online Role Breakout COT
Register:
https://forms.gle/9TMaBB1zeZxtgmxG7

Important for District 73 officers: When attending training hosted by another District, please make sure the organisers know that you are a District 73 officer, and ensure your attendance is reported back to District 73 so your club can receive the appropriate training credit.

Round 1 closes 31 August, so if you still need training, there’s still time! Choose the session that works best for you and register as soon as possible.

Please feel free to share this with any Club Officers who may still need to complete their training.

18/08/2026

🎤 Curious about Toastmasters? Come and experience it for yourself!

Whether you want to build confidence, improve your communication and public-speaking skills, meet new people or simply see what Toastmasters is all about, you’re invited!

📅 Sunday 23 August 2026
📍 Glengala Hotel, Sunshine
🎟️ FREE TO ATTEND

🎤 1:45–2:45pm | Speakathon
Hear prepared speeches from Toastmasters across the region.

👋 3:00–4:00pm | Open House
Experience Toastmasters for yourself and meet members from local clubs.

No experience necessary. No pressure to speak. Come for one session or stay for both!

🔗 Register: https://www.trybooking.com/DOSXT

Bring a friend and come see what Toastmasters could do for you.

Address

Melbourne, VIC
3000

Website

https://d73toastmasters.org/

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