Mr Attard will chair a one-hour meeting at Panthers Bathurst on Wednesday, April 20 from 6.30pm for younger members of the community who would like to improve their communication skills, which are essential in opening up new networks, seeking and presenting information and selling yourself to potential employers.

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"Toastmasters is all about enhancing your public speaking and leadership skills through a mutually supportive environment," Mr Attard said.

"The meeting will take place in a relaxed environment where participants can practice impromptu and prepared speeches and receive feedback, and the speeches can adopt either a personal or professional tone."

Mr Attard has been with Bathurst Toastmasters Club for two years, and was elected president in 2021.

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He said he's seen the benefits in himself in particular the impact this has had in his personal and professional life, and feels a host of younger people could benefit from improved public speaking skills.

"As Toastmasters groups often comprise of older members, it can be a bit of a deterrent for young people as they can't speak the language they'd like to," he said.

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"I'd like to make this a fortnightly thing."

For more information, contact Mr Attard on 0413819593 or attard.anthony@live.com.au.

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