A woman with short brown hair and red lipstick is smiling at a dinner event, wearing a red and black patterned jacket. She is sitting at a table with blurred flowers and greenery around her.
Four women standing together in a shopping mall, smiling. The women include a young woman in a white dress, an elderly woman in a brown jacket, and two young women in floral dresses.
A smiling June Dally-Watkins in a yellow blazer and leopard-print blouse sitting in a car, waving her hands.
A group of young girls and one elderly woman, all smiling and dressed in formal attire, gathered in front of a signage that reads 'June Daily-War'.

WE ARE NOT PERFECT HUMAN BEINGS

NOR DO WE HAVE TO PRETEND TO BE,

BUT IT IS NECESSARY FOR US TO BE

THE BEST VERSION OF OURSELVES WE CAN BE.

Our Story | Leading Personal Development & Etiquette Training in Australia

Founded in 1950 by pioneering Australian businesswoman June Dally-Watkins, our school became the first in the Southern Hemisphere to offer dedicated training in etiquette, deportment, and personal development. Just one year later, June went on to establish Australia’s first modelling agency and modelling school, followed by the creation of a Business Finishing College—cementing her legacy as Australia’s most recognised expert in elocution, modern manners, and personal presentation.

For over seven decades, June Dally-Watkins Brisbane has remained a national leader in professional development training, equipping students with the confidence, polish, and communication skills to thrive in both personal and professional settings.

Our highly experienced facilitators are specialists in interpersonal skills, emotional intelligence, and modern etiquette coaching, delivering engaging and effective training tailored to today’s fast-paced world.

In 2017, JDW Brisbane joined the CHIC Group of Companies under the leadership of Ursula Hufnagl, one of Miss Dally’s earliest supermodels and long-time industry figure.

Today, the Brisbane school is directed by Jodie Bache-McLean, who has worked alongside the JDW brand for over four decades. As the longest-serving understudy of June Dally-Watkins in Australia, Jodie has spent over 40 years guiding people from all walks of life in presentation, professional image, and refined communication. Her unmatched expertise in personal branding, corporate identity, and emotional intelligence makes her a sought-after coach and speaker.

From corporate training and school programmes to international etiquette coaching and personal development, JDW Brisbane continues to inspire confidence, grace, and success in individuals around the globe.

OUR EDUCATION EXPERTS

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Black and white portrait of a woman with shoulder-length wavy hair, smiling, wearing a light-colored button-up shirt.

Jodie Bache-McLean

Nicole Hagen

Dianne Cant

Danielle Pedrina

Black and white professional portrait of a smiling man with short hair, wearing a suit, tie, and collared shirt.
Black and white portrait of a woman with shoulder-length hair, wearing a dark jacket over a patterned top, smiling slightly, against a dark background.

Anthony Frangi

Renee Chambellant

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Black and white portrait of an older woman with shoulder-length curly hair, smiling broadly, wearing hoop earrings and an off-the-shoulder top against a dark background.

OUR FACILITIES

Modern office reception area with a desk, computer, lamp, and a vase of white lilies, featuring wooden flooring, a wooden partition, and framed photos on the wall.
Empty photography studio with a wedding dress on a rack, large mirror, photography lighting equipment, and ring lights, with a brick accent wall and a window.
Empty room with black chairs and a large glass sliding door leading to a balcony, brick walls, and city buildings outside.
Modern office reception desk with a black countertop, a black mesh office chair, a glass vase with white lilies, wooden wall with vertical slats, and a wall-mounted lamp.
Photography studio setup with a black umbrella light reflector on a stand, a wedding dress on a clothing rack, and a plain wall with wooden floor.
Empty conference room with high ceiling, wooden table, black chairs, wall-mounted TV, large window with mirror, bottles and tissues on table.
Room with brick wall, large mirrored sliding doors, black chairs, and a window with trees outside.
A white-framed full-length mirror leaning against a brick wall near a large window with green trees outside.
Row of black chairs with attached writing surfaces against a brick wall under a large window in an indoor setting.