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09/09/2026

We often talk about Toastmasters as a place where people become leaders. And it is that. But it is also something more fundamental: a place where people begin to believe in their own voice.

One of the most common reasons people considering a visit to Launceston Toastmasters get in touch is because they feel nervous about speaking up. Not necessarily giving a speech or taking on a leadership role. Simply speaking up in a meeting, sharing an idea, introducing themselves or finding the confidence to say what they think.

That is where Launceston Toastmasters can make such a profound difference. Meeting by meeting, we practise speaking, listening, thinking on our feet and expressing ourselves. The space is safe. The people are encouraging. The experience of a meeting at Launceston Toastmasters is empowering. And then, somewhere along the way, something shifts. We stop wondering whether we are confident enough to speak and start discovering that we have something worth saying.

Toastmasters does create leaders. But before we can lead others, we need to find our own voice. Growing this kind of confidence tends to change lives.

If you’ve been thinking about finding your voice, building your confidence or simply becoming more comfortable speaking up, come and join us at Launceston Toastmasters. We’d love to be the bridge between where you are now and where you'd like to be.

07/09/2026

Toastmasters and Friends!

It's time for our 2026 Area Contest!

This will be a grand day of speeches, storytelling and friendly competition. Please come along and support Toastmasters in Tasmania. Competing are members from Launceston, Hobart, Devonport and Guiding Stars.

All welcome! We'd love to see you there!

05/09/2026

Ever wonder what kind of people come along to Launceston Toastmasters Club?

Well, we've got everyone.

On any given club night, you might find yourself chatting with international students, activists, grandparents, accountants, teenagers, writers, architects, dads, poets, university students, café owners, farmers, scientists, community leaders and plenty more.

Different ages. Different backgrounds. Different careers, interests and life experiences.

That's one of the things we love most about Launceston Toastmasters Club: the diversity, the inclusion, the community.

What we have in common is that we're all here to become better communicators, build confidence, have a go at something new and, along the way, get to know some pretty interesting people.

Visitors are always welcome. You can visit a few meetings, meet our members and get a feel for the club before deciding whether Toastmasters is for you. There's no pressure and no expectation that you have to join.

Come along! We're pretty sure you'll like us!

03/09/2026

Yes!

Authenticity helps speakers connect with their audience.

31/08/2026

A masterclass in public speaking...

Watch the top three speeches from the 2026 World Championship of Public Speaking®!

31/08/2026

This weekend just gone, Launceston Toastmasters held our annual Club Contest in conjunction with Spirit of Devonport Toastmasters.

There are four different contests at this level in the Toastmasters world, and there are winners at every level too. And of course, we celebrate our winners.

But there is something even greater at a Toastmasters public speaking contest.

Courage.

There is courage in spades. It’s not the kind of courage associated with grand, dramatic acts of heroism, but rather the courage to be vulnerable, to step into the light, to stand at the front of a room full of people and allow ourselves to be seen.

Every single person who walked to the front of that room on Saturday had to find their own courage to do so. Some were seasoned speakers, some were competing for the first time. Everyone showed exceptional bravery, determination and a willingness to put themselves out there.

Perhaps this is one of the greatest gifts of Toastmasters. We come together ostensibly to improve our public speaking skills, but somewhere along the way, we discover that what we are really practising is something much bigger.

The courage to take up space.
The courage to use our voice.
The courage to allow ourselves to be seen.

Congratulations to everyone who took part in our Club Contest on Saturday. We are proud of each and every one of you, and grateful to our visitors from Hobart and Melbourne, and to Spirit of Devonport Toastmasters for sharing the day with us.

27/08/2026

We’re heading to Deloraine this Saturday for a Toastmasters speech contest, and we’d love you to join us!

Launceston Toastmasters and Spirit of Devonport Toastmasters Club are coming together for our Joint Club Contest. It’s going to be a lively day of speeches, impromptu speaking, encouragement, a little friendly competition and, as always, plenty of fun.

Our contests are one of the highlights of the Toastmasters year. They give our members the opportunity to challenge themselves, stretch their speaking skills and cheer each other on, and they’re also a wonderful way for our clubs to connect.

If you’ve never been to a Toastmasters speech contest before, this is a lovely one to come along to. You’ll get to see some talented speakers in action and experience the warmth and camaraderie that makes our Toastmasters community so special.

This is an open invitation to join us in Deloraine on Saturday for a day of speaking, connection and community!

26/08/2026

Another wonderful night at Launceston Toastmasters! There is so much joy and fun in each of our meetings, and tonight was no exception. Lots of speeches, plenty of belly laughs and a few tears too, as we farewelled Ali, who is moving away from Tasmania to follow his dreams.

Ali has been an integral part of our Launceston Toastmasters family and tonight he reflected on the growth, confidence and skills he has developed since becoming a member of our club. We wish Ali all the very best for the journey ahead. We will miss you!

Tonight we also reflected on the positive influence Toastmasters has on our lives. What we receive from Toastmasters isn't just public speaking skills. It is a sense of belonging to something good, something bright, something that encourages us to grow as people.

Here in Launceston, we are part of a club that is diverse, inclusive, welcoming, fun, entertaining, educational and positive. And perhaps that is the real gift of Toastmasters. We come for the speaking, but along the way, we find confidence, connection, friendship and a place where we all belong.

23/08/2026

It has been such a pleasure to livestream the 2026 World Championship of Public Speaking from Vancouver, Canada this weekend.

And what a competition!

Congratulations to Dirceu Da Silva of the Netherlands, representing Region 10, District 59, who was named the 2026 World Champion of Public Speaking.

His winning speech was built around a powerful and wonderfully relatable idea: taking your shot. Using basketball as a metaphor, Dirceu explored the courage it takes to step up, take a risk and give yourself the chance to succeed. And clearly, he took his shot!

What makes this competition so remarkable is the journey.
The World Championship began in 1937 as an interclub speech contest. Today, it is the highlight of the Toastmasters International year, bringing together over 30,000 speakers from more than 100 countries.

The competition begins at club level and progresses through Area, Division, District and quarterfinal competitions, before the top speakers advance to the semifinals. This year, 26 semifinalists competed in Vancouver, with eight making it through to the World Championship final.

And every single one of those speakers has written and prepared their own original speech, with just five to seven minutes to make their story matter.

Launceston Toastmasters congratulates Dirceu on his incredible achievement, and every speaker who stepped onto a stage throughout this year's competition.

And now, we look forward to next year...

Paris, here we come!

The 2027 Toastmasters International Convention will be held in Paris, France, with the convention venue just a 15-minute walk from the Champs-Élysées!

We'd better start practising those speeches...

21/08/2026

Have you got a presentation coming up at work?
Do you have to give a wedding speech?
Are you terrified of speaking up in meetings?
Want to tell better stories?
Wish you were more confident meeting new people?
Have you ever been asked to “say a few words” and panicked?
Would you like to feel more confident introducing yourself?

Maybe it’s time to practise.

Launceston Toastmasters
Come along. Have a go. Find your voice.

We meet on the second and fourth Wednesday of every month in Launceston C*D. Our next meeting is on Wednesday, 27th August at 7pm. Visitors always welcome. Fun is pretty much guaranteed.