Speechcraft 2024 at the Newcastle Toastmasters Club
Public Speaking Short Course
Next: Mondays, weekly from 5th August until 9th September
Speechcraft: the public speaking short course with Toastmasters International
The Newcastle Toastmasters Club facilitates sessions of the Speechcraft short course based on the materials from Toastmasters International. Our first cohort of 2024 began on 5th February 2024. You can register for the Term 3 intake to start participating on 5th August 2024.
We are now accepting registrations. Please see the small contribution amount detailed at the end of this page.
Benefits and Skills Include:
Overcoming fears of public speaking
You can face your fears and learn what to do when you feel nervous about presenting a speech.
Presentation techniques
Get familiar with public speaking techniques such as PowerPoint, other visual aids, body language, structure and vocal variety.
Constructive evaluation
Transform your understanding of evaluation and constructive criticism with an encouraging method that prompts participants to continue their public speaking journeys.
Who can benefit from the public speaking course and where can the skills be applied?
Speechcraft is relevant to anyone who wants to learn public speaking skills for personal or professional purposes.
Practice using PowerPoint and other presentations for work and study. This is relevant for corporate professionals, academics, university or TAFE students or business entrepreneurs.
You can learn to present a speech for a wedding, funeral, birthday party or other celebration. You will discover ways to continue speaking when you feel overwhelmed with emotion - such as nervousness or sentimental tears. You also gain focus and structure of a clear message for your special day.
Some participants may use this course as a first step to a professional speaking career. After learning the basics, you can continue practising for months or years. Some people turn this into a career as an MC, trainer, YouTube presenter or podcast host.
Speechcraft enquiry form
You can fill in this form to send an expression of interest for the 2024 Speechcraft short courses with the Newcastle Toastmasters Club.
Club Calendar
See the listing for this event in our calendar.
Information from Toastmasters International
See more details at the Toastmasters International website
Term 1 Dates
Week 1: Monday, 5th February 2024
Week 2: Monday, 12th February 2024
Week 3: Monday, 19th February 2024
Week 4: Monday, 26th February 2024
Week 5: Monday, 4th March 2024
Week 6: Monday, 11th March 2024
Week 7: Monday, 18th March 2024
Week 8: Monday, 25th March 2024
Term 3 Dates
Week 1: Monday, 5th August 2024
Week 2: Monday, 12th August 2024
Week 3: Monday, 19th August 2024
Week 4: Monday, 26th August 2024
Week 5: Monday, 2nd September 2024
Week 6: Monday, 9th September 2024
Price and Registration Information
The price for the entire course is significantly reduced compared to other Speechcraft sessions run in Australia years ago. Newcastle Speechcraft 2024 costs just $148, complying with requirements from Toastmasters International to keep the price below a maximum. This is an opportunity for anyone to access the affordable public speaking short course.