The National Press Club is located in the heart, intellectually and physically, of Australia's national capital. As home of the NPC Telstra Address it has long been recognised as the country's premier speakers forum and also provides a unique social venue for its members and guests. Membership of the club has always been diverse attracting leaders of diplomatic missions, and leaders within business, commerce, academia, the military and public service and community sections of Canberra as well as the rest of Australia.
Members enjoy reciprocal rights with a number of interstate and international clubs .
Through these activities, The National Press Club has developed a valued role in this area in the wider Australian community.