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Matthew Derbridge

Toastmasters to compete at Woonona-Bulli RSL

By Toastmasters Area 03 Director Matthew Derbridge Toastmasters is a safe, welcoming place to develop communication and leadership skills. It is a not-for-profit organisation that provides opportunities for our members to grow and learn new skills...

Matthew Derbridge

7 hours ago

Clubs & Community

Who and what is Wollongong Toastmasters?

Toastmasters will help you get to where you want to go and master the art of public speaking in a supportive and friendly atmosphere. Toastmasters is beneficial for those looking for an edge in the work place, a presentation, confidence in everyday...

Matthew Derbridge

August 2024

Clubs & Community

Helensburgh Toastmasters turns 25

Helensburgh and District Toastmasters is celebrating its 25th Anniversary. On 1 March 1998, eight excited people met for the very first Helensburgh and District Toastmasters meeting. They were keen to embark on their public speaking journey...

Matthew Derbridge

August 2023

Clubs & Community

First in a fantasy

For 10 years, I have been pursuing a dream that started as a hobby. I have been using any spare time I found, using any money I earned to achieve it. During the first five years of university, I wrote the first and second books. I attended a Shire...

Matthew Derbridge

June 2022

Clubs & Community

Toastmasters celebrates 500th meeting

On the 1 March 1998 a group of local people chartered a club, part of a global organisation consisting of about 16,600 clubs with more than 350,000 members; which had one purpose, “provide a supportive and positive learning experience in which...

Matthew Derbridge

May 2022

Clubs & Community

Toastmasters open for all

Twenty-four years ago, this region’s branch of Toastmasters, a global not-for-profit organisation consisting of about 16,600 clubs and more than 350,000 members, was started. For decades, the club has provided a safe and friendly space for people...

Matthew Derbridge

March 2022

Clubs & Community

Toastmasters stays hybrid

By Matthew Derbridge, Helensburgh and District Toastmasters, VP Public Relations Toastmasters International is a supportive organisation with a promise of “empowering individuals through personal and professional development” to “develop...

Matthew Derbridge

February 2022

Clubs & Community

Toastmasters returns to hybrid

By Helensburgh and District Toastmasters VP Public Relations, Matthew Derbridge Toastmasters International is a supportive organisation with a promise of “empowering individuals through personal and professional development” to “develop...

Matthew Derbridge

December 2021