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January 2026
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A Warm Welcome in Melbourne


Maheeka Ariyapperuma, ALB, ACB (front row, far right), from the Wiri Ramblers Toastmasters club in Auckland, New Zealand, visits the Aero Speakers Toastmasters club in Laverton, Melbourne, while on holiday in Australia.

“The members in Melbourne had a warm, friendly atmosphere, which made any guest feel welcome,” Ariyapperuma says. “Not only did the treatment reflect the true nature of the club, they were very happy to give me a role for the evening as well. ​This is a club that certainly lives up to the true spirit of ­Toastmasters!​”

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