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Noranda Toastmasters Club If so, you would have needed public speaking skills and poise. Does this come naturally to you? If not, have a look at Toastmasters.

Our Club is an excellent place to improve your communication and leadership skills

Have you ever had to:

-Deliver a speech at a wedding?
-Give a presentation at work?
-Attend a job interview? We offer members:

-Better speaking
-Better listening
-Better leadership

Through self-paced training in a supportive and friendly environment you can improve your communication and leadership skills. Why Noranda Toastmasters?

-A club with both new and experienced members
-You can be assigned a mentor to help you through the program
-You can speak about anything you like
-You can move through our proven program at your own pace
-Visitors always welcome – at no cost

Where and when do Noranda Toastmasters meet? Noranda Toastmasters now meets at 7:00 pm on the 1st and 3rd Wednesday of the month at Camboon Primary School Library (on Forder Road, Noranda). See our "Meeting Information/Directions" webpage on the left for more directions and a map. New members are always welcome or just come along as a guest to have a free evening's entertainment. Aim to arrive 15 minutes before the meeting starts.

10/10/2026

🌏 Expect the Unexpected – Discovering the Top End! 🎤✨

What a wonderful evening at Noranda Toastmasters Club! Our Toastmaster of the Day, Ezilma, took us on a fascinating journey through the Northern Territory, sharing amazing sights, wildlife, geological surprises and unexpected discoveries.

🎤 Dennis delivered his Level 5 Team Collaboration speech, “Who Comes Next? – Leading in Any Situation”, reflecting on his experience as Club President in 2025/26 and inspiring members to step up, embrace leadership and discover abilities they never knew they had.

👏 Congratulations to Matt and Pam for successfully taking on the Grammarian and Table Topicsmaster roles for the first time! Thanks to Steve for his thoughtful speech evaluation, Wan Teck and Alison for evaluating the Table Topics speakers, and Liz for wrapping up the evening with the General Evaluation.

💛 A big welcome to our wonderful guests Annie, Christie, Joy, Iago, Karma, Patricia and Olivia. Special congratulations to Karma on joining Noranda Toastmasters as a member! Thank you to all our members for your support and contributions.

🌟 Life is much like Table Topics — we don't always know what's coming next. Sometimes, the greatest growth happens when we step outside our comfort zone, embrace the unexpected and give ourselves a chance to shine!

20/09/2026

🎤 Ever wanted to become more confident speaking in front of people - but the thought of standing up and speaking makes you nervous?

At Noranda Toastmasters, that's exactly what we practise - in a friendly, supportive environment where you can learn, have fun, and even laugh at yourself along the way! 😄

💡 This week, our fun theme was INVENTIONS - and what a fantastic evening it was!

🏆 A HUGE congratulations to Kevin, who has successfully completed Level 3 of the Presentation Mastery Pathway! 🎉👏 This is a fantastic achievement and a testament to the effort, commitment and growth he has shown throughout his Toastmasters journey. Well done, Kevin!

✨ Liz, our wonderful Toastmaster for the evening, took us on a journey through history with fascinating snippets about inventions throughout time. It really felt like stepping through the pages of history!

📚 Kevin also educated us with his speech on “Meeting Roles & Responsibilities in Toastmasters” - a great overview, particularly for the four wonderful guests who joined us this week.

🎤 Pieter delivered his speech, “The Conversation That Never Happened”, exploring how easily we can analyse and overthink conversations in our own minds - when the other person may have meant nothing more than exactly what they said!

🔥 Alison kept everyone on their toes with a round of challenging Table Topics. Wayne, one of our guests, walked away as the winner with his very entertaining take on AI! 🤖

👏 And that's what we love about Toastmasters - every meeting gives you an opportunity to step outside your comfort zone, try something new, and build confidence one speech at a time.

🌟 Thinking about giving it a try? Come along as our guest!
You don't need to be an experienced speaker.
You don't need to prepare a speech.
And you definitely don't need to be perfect!
Just bring yourself, an open mind, and a willingness to have a go. 😊
Noranda Toastmasters — Confidence Starts Here.

06/09/2026

What a fantastic and fun night we had at our Noranda Toastmasters Club Humorous Speech and Table Topics Contests last night! 🎉

Congratulations to our champions:

🏆 Paula – Noranda Club Humorous Speech Champion
🏆 Patrick – Noranda Club Table Topics Champion

Well done to both of you on your wonderful performances, and best wishes as you progress to the next level of competition! 👏

A special thank you to our Area Director, Richard Yap, for serving as Chief Judge and for his wonderful support.

A huge thank you also to all our contestants, judges, contest officials, helpers and members who supported the evening. Your willingness to step up and contribute made the contests a great success.

Most importantly, it was a night filled with laughter, encouragement and wonderful Toastmasters spirit! 💙

Thank you, everyone, for making Noranda proud! 👏

25/08/2026

✨ The Power of First Steps ✨
What a fantastic evening at Noranda Toastmasters!

Paula had us in stitches as Joke Master, setting the mood for a night filled with laughter, great speeches and plenty of surprises.

🎤 Pam took an important first step with her Icebreaker speech, sharing her Journey to Australia.

🌟 Ezilma reminded us of the power of great mentors and leaders with a wonderful speech about those who saw her potential before she saw it herself.

💵 Maker had us reconsidering what we should really do with a $100 note — apparently spending it isn't the answer... investing it is! My investment broker would be very proud. 😂

📜 Pieter put a hilarious twist on Table Topics by reading Uncle Sam's will, with members inheriting some rather interesting possessions and having to explain the stories behind them!

🏆 The evening finished on a high, with Kevin winning Table Topics for his very entertaining tale about a night out on the town… on Valentine's Day, no less! ❤️

And the fun isn't over yet! 🎉 Next week, Noranda Toastmasters will be hosting our Humorous Speech and Table Topics Contest.

Feeling particularly brave? Come along, have a go and take that first step — we'd love to have you join us! 🎤👏

08/08/2026

🎤 Another great evening at Noranda Toastmasters!
We were privileged to welcome Richard Yap, Area Director N24, to our meeting.

Our theme, “From Intention to Action,” was a great reminder that good intentions only take us so far - it’s taking action that creates real change. And that’s exactly where Toastmasters can help! 💪

We enjoyed some excellent prepared speeches from Patrick, Xuan and Kevin, while the legendary Steve walked away with the Best Table Topics title for the evening! 🏆

But Noranda Toastmasters is about more than simply practising public speaking. It’s about stepping outside your comfort zone, building confidence, meeting like-minded people and becoming part of a supportive network where everyone wants to see you succeed. 🙌

So, why not turn those good intentions into action?
We’re looking forward to seeing you next week - ready to take action, build your confidence and improve your public speaking skills at Noranda Toastmasters! 🎤✨

02/08/2026

🏆 A Proud Night for Noranda Toastmasters! 🏆

At the District 17 Gala Awards, Noranda Toastmasters was recognised as a President’s Distinguished Club - a significant achievement reflecting the dedication, commitment and teamwork of our entire club.

Congratulations to Dennis Chong, who received the 2025–2026 Northern Division Toastmaster of the Year Award in recognition of his outstanding leadership, dedication and service.

We also congratulate Liz Fisher, who received the Triple Crown Award for completing three or more educational levels during the Toastmasters year.

These achievements are a wonderful reminder of what is possible when members come together to encourage, support and inspire one another. Congratulations to our entire Noranda Toastmasters community! 🎉

19/07/2026

✨ Another fantastic night at Noranda Toastmasters! ✨

This week we were thrilled to welcome two new members, Eran and Manatsanan, to the Noranda family! 🎉 We can't wait to see them grow in confidence and contribute to our amazing club.

Our theme, Scientific Discovery, came to life thanks to Toastmaster Steve, who kept us entertained with fascinating facts and discoveries throughout the evening.

Our newest members jumped straight into meeting roles as Timer and Grammarian—and did an outstanding job! 👏

There was plenty of laughter thanks to Dennis as our Joke Master, while Aish and Ezilma inspired us with two excellent prepared speeches. Luzanne kept everyone engaged (and well fuelled with sweets!) as our Harkmaster.

Table Topics delivered another round of entertaining impromptu speeches. Eran's take on "To save the planet or use deodorant?" had everyone in stiches, but it was Maker who claimed the win with his clever speech, "How Wi-Fi Has Changed My Life." 🏆

Every meeting is a chance to build confidence, sharpen communication skills, and support one another in overcoming the fear of public speaking. If you've ever thought about giving Toastmasters a try, we'd love to welcome you to our next meeting! 💙

05/07/2026

Another inspiring evening at Noranda Toastmasters!

Our new President, Ezilma, officially welcomed everyone and set the tone for the year with a powerful thought:
"The question is not if I should do it, but rather who will I become by doing it?"

We're excited to have her leading our club and look forward to an incredible year ahead.

Our Toastmaster for the evening, Maker, chose the theme "Winter". Rather than focusing on the cold, he reminded us that nature uses winter as a season of rest, renewal and preparation. Just as nature grows through stillness, we too can embrace reflection, build resilience through challenges, and emerge stronger for the next season.

A special congratulations to our newest members, Eran and Pam, who both stepped up and embraced the evening's challenges.

Eran took on the role of Timer for the first time and did a fantastic job, while Pam impressed everyone by participating in the Table Topics session and delivered a great impromptu speech. It's wonderful to see new members getting involved so enthusiastically from the very beginning!

Luzanne, our Grammarian, challenged us with the Word of the Day: equanimity—remaining calm, balanced and composed, even in difficult situations.

Our educational session featured Xuan presenting "Concluding Your Speech" from the Better Speaker Series. It was an eye-opening reminder that a memorable ending can be just as important as a strong beginning, leaving us all with valuable tips to take into our own speeches.

The prepared speeches were equally inspiring:
🚗 Alison shared how applying the 80/20 Rule helped her confidently choose a new car—a practical approach many of us can use in everyday decision-making.

🐝 Pieter took us inside the world's best-run organisation—the honey bee colony, showing how teamwork, leadership and purpose combine to create one of nature's greatest success stories.

Kevin kept everyone on their toes as Harkmaster, testing our listening skills throughout the evening and rewarding attentive members with some well-earned favourites.

Congratulations to Luzanne for taking home the Best Table Topics Speaker award with another outstanding impromptu speech!

Every meeting at Noranda Toastmasters is filled with learning, laughter, encouragement and opportunities to grow in confidence and communication. It was another memorable evening, and we left inspired by the many ways our members continue to challenge themselves and support one another.

19/06/2026

As we gathered for our final meeting on 30 June 2026, club president Dennis honoured the memory of our beloved member, Gerry Freedman, who passed away earlier this week.

Gerry's warmth, humour, and encouragement will always be remembered.

Toastmaster Paula set an uplifting tone with the theme: **Favourite Books and Movies**, introducing speakers who shared personal insights.

A highlight of the evening was Joke Master Patrick, who had everyone in stitches with his cheeky humour.

Liz delivered her icebreaker speech, charming us as she introduced herself—confusing us with her choice of a red jacket instead of her favourite colour blue!

Steve reminisced about Gerry as a true gentleman and a valued customer, illustrating the positive impact he had on us all.

Table Topic Master Ezilma, dressed as a character from Harry Potter, creatively engaged participants with her imaginative questions.

Dennis received the Best Table Topics Speaker award for his outstanding contribution.

Alisan confidently took on the role of grammarian, introducing the word of the day, “Resilient,” while Luzanne provided a thorough timing report.

Our Hark Master, Pieter, kept us attentive with delightful chocolates as he tested our listening skills.

In a heartfelt moment, Dennis stepped down as club president, passing the baton to the new incoming president, Ezilma.
Paula presented him with a thoughtful gift—a book titled “The 8th Habit: From Effectiveness to Greatness”—in appreciation of his year of dedicated leadership.

Lastly, we expressed gratitude to our guests, Eran and Pam, and to all our members who contributed to making this a memorable meeting. Here’s to the spirit of growth and camaraderie as we move forward!

11/06/2026

🎤 Looking to build confidence, improve your speaking skills, develop leadership abilities, ace a job interview, or take your career to the next level?

At Noranda Toastmasters, you'll learn practical communication and leadership skills in a friendly, supportive, and encouraging environment. Whether you're a complete beginner or an experienced speaker, you'll find opportunities to grow at your own pace.

Why not join us for our next meeting on Wednesday, 17 June at 7:00 pm?

Please arrive at 6:45 pm so we can warmly welcome you, introduce you to some of our members, and help you settle in before the meeting begins.

📍 Where: Camboon Primary School Library, Forder Road, Noranda
📅 When: 1st and 3rd Wednesdays of each month (except December and January)

Guests are always welcome, and there is absolutely no obligation to speak unless you'd like to. Most first-time visitors simply sit back, observe the meeting, and discover how Toastmasters helps ordinary people become confident communicators and effective leaders.

Come along for a FREE evening and see why millions of people around the world have chosen Toastmasters to help them achieve their personal and professional goals.

We look forward to meeting you!

Address

Camboon Primary School, 30 Forder Road
Noranda, WA
6062

Opening Hours

7pm - 8:30pm

Telephone

+61417968179

Website

http://noranda.toastmastersclubs.org/

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