City of Ipswich Toastmasters Club

19/10/2026

Area 11 has spoken! 🏆

Our contest wrapped up and the line-up heading to the Western Division contest is locked in:

😂 Humorous: Fred Fouad, City of Ipswich
🎯 Evaluation: Geoff Weatherstone, Heart of the City
⚡ Table Topics: Fred Fouad, City of Ipswich
🌏 International: Paul Arnell-Smith, City of Ipswich

Huge thanks to every contestant who stepped up, and to the judges, timers and helpers who made it run like clockwork.

Ipswich, we're coming for Division! 💪

16/10/2026

Tomorrows is the day! Come watch Ipswich's finest compete for Public Speaking Glory!!! 🏆🏆🏆🏆

Competition Time is Tomorrow! In the heart of Ipswich.

If you've watched from the sidelines and wondered what you can do with all this public speaking practice, come along. It's quite the experience and will definitly inspire you to want to take on Public Speaking!!

All welcome.

📅 Saturday 17 October 2026
🕘 Registration 8:30am · Starts 9:00am Sharp! · Finish 12:30pm
📍 The Legacy Hub
143 Brisbane Street, Ipswich
Corner of Nicholas & Brisbane Streets
🅿️ Free parking: Nicholas Precinct Car Park
Enter via Bremer Street, take the lift to ground floor, then walk down Nicholas Street.

🎟️ $10. Tickets: https://www.trybooking.com/DQPIU

Sandwiches, snacks, tea and coffee provided.

Questions: [email protected]

11/10/2026

This Wednesday, City of Ipswich Toastmasters is meeting on the theme of RESILIENCE.

It's the perfect night to come see what all this toastmasters stuff is all about. We're about:
📚 Keep learning, at your own pace
🤝 Give back, because your stories help newer members grow
🏘️ Be part of something local, with familiar faces every fortnight

📅 Wednesday 14 October
🕔 5:15pm for a 5:30pm start
📍 Masonic Centre Function Hall, 82 Nicholas Street, Ipswich (enter via Roderick Street)

Guests always free. Let us know you're coming:
https://forms.gle/MRNHqArmVXo3WZeTA

08/10/2026

Tickets on Sale!! Area 11 Conference & Contests
PUBLIC SPEAKING COMPETITION 🎤

Ipswich's best public speakers battle it out in 4 contests.

🏆 International Speech · Humorous Speech · Evaluation · Table Topics

📅 Saturday 17 October 2026
🕘 Rego 8:30am · Starts 9:00am · Finish 1:30pm

📍 The Legacy Hub
143 Brisbane Street, Ipswich
Corner of Nicholas & Brisbane Streets

🅿️ Free parking: Nicholas Precinct Car Park
Enter via Bremer Street, take the lift to ground floor, then walk down Nicholas Street.

🎟️ $10. Tickets: https://www.trybooking.com/DQPIU
Sandwiches, snacks, tea and coffee provided.
All welcome.

Questions: [email protected]

27/09/2026

A couple of months ago, Anna walked in with a goal: to build her confidence in public speaking. At our last meeting, she delivered her Icebreaker, her very first speech! 🎤

The Icebreaker is a significant step for anyone looking to grow their speaking confidence, and it's made a whole lot easier by a supportive room that helps get you there. Huge well done Anna, we're so proud of you! 👏

And the rest of the night? Very, very pink. 💗

💗 Theme: Pink! Pink shirts, pink accessories, Pink songs for Table Topics, and anything that rhymed with pink (you'd be surprised what does)
🧦 Our Toastmaster of the evening Julie Bavister kept things flowing beautifully... in pink socks, no less
🌿 Fred Fouad delivered his Level 3 inspirational speech and reminded us all that nature and beauty are necessary
📖 Word of the evening: significant. Fitting, given Anna's big step!

🏆 And a massive congratulations to local Toastmasters legend Maurie Mcguire, awarded his DTM (Distinguished Toastmaster), the highest achievement in Toastmasters! It's been a privilege watching your journey Maurie. 🎉

Your first speech could be closer than you think. Comments or Message for more details.

23/09/2026

Tonight in Ipswich, Take the first step in improving your public speaking confidence.

Guest attendance is free, Register Here:
👉 https://forms.gle/MRNHqArmVXo3WZeTA

21/09/2026

Looking for ways to improve your public speaking confidence?

That's what toastmasters is all about, come along to our next meeting to see how people go from "never doing that" to crushing it.

Guest attendance is free, Register Here:
👉 https://forms.gle/MRNHqArmVXo3WZeTA

17/09/2026

13/05/2026

TONIGHT!

Looking for something different this year that actually helps you grow?

City of Ipswich Toastmasters helps everyday people become more confident speakers and stronger leaders through regular practice in a supportive environment.

You don’t need to be a professional speaker.
You don’t need experience.
You just need to be willing to give it a go.

What to expect:
• Friendly and encouraging atmosphere
• Practical communication skills
• Opportunities to build leadership confidence
• Networking and personal growth
• Plenty of laughs along the way

📍 Ipswich Masonic Centre, Nicholas Street
📅 Every 2nd & 4th Wednesday
🕠 Arrive 5:15pm | Start 5:30pm

Guests are always welcome to come and observe.

"book your free seat" or just come along as a guest!

Ipswich. Public speaking.Communication and leadership skills. Meetings on the 2nd and 4th Wednesdays of the month. Fun and supportive environment to build self confidence and overcome fear of public speaking. Guests welcome.