Southern Division stars head to Toastmasters contest

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Clubs & Community

Matthew Derbridge

May 01 2025

Toastmasters Southern Division excelled at Woonona-Bulli RSL on Saturday, March 22, with 10 contestants doing their absolute best in their contest.

Over the whole day, four Toastmasters contests took place at the RSL, with people from the Illawarra and Sutherland Shire watching on. The contest was a chance for those new to Toastmasters to observe proficient speakers.

The winners, including two from Illawarra and one member who is less than a year into the organisation, will be representing Southern Division on the first weekend of May at Campbelltown.

Toastmasters have 17 clubs in the Southern Division, ranging from Dapto to Cronulla, meeting on different days and in different places, including online for those needing to stay home.

If you need to develop your communication skills, build leadership skills or just need to find a social group to improve your confidence, go to https://www.toastmasters.org/find-a-club and find a club near you.

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