Budget Smarter Through Real Conversations
Our events bring together people who want to handle money better. Not theory lectures. Practical sessions where you work through actual budget scenarios, ask questions that matter to you, and learn from others facing similar challenges.
We run workshops across Sydney because budgeting works better when you can discuss it with real people in the same room.
What's Coming Up in 2025
We've scheduled sessions from August through November. Each one focuses on different aspects of flexible budgeting. Pick what fits your schedule and interests.
Variable Income Budgeting
6:00 PM - 8:30 PM Top Ryde City CentreFreelancers and contractors face unique challenges. We'll work through methods that adapt when your income changes month to month.
Register InterestEmergency Fund Workshop
10:00 AM - 12:30 PM Top Ryde City CentreBuilding financial cushion without sacrificing your current lifestyle. Real strategies for gradually creating security that actually works.
Register InterestHousehold Budget Sync
6:30 PM - 8:30 PM Top Ryde City CentreWhen two people manage money together, things get complicated. We'll tackle the practical side of shared finances and different spending styles.
Register InterestTracking Without Obsessing
7:00 PM - 9:00 PM Top Ryde City CentreBudget tracking shouldn't consume your life. Learn methods that keep you informed without turning every purchase into a spreadsheet project.
Register InterestBudget Reset Session
10:00 AM - 1:00 PM Top Ryde City CentreWhen your budget stops working, you need a fresh start. Bring your current situation and we'll rebuild something that fits your actual life right now.
Register InterestSeasonal Expense Planning
6:00 PM - 8:00 PM Top Ryde City CentreChristmas, holidays, birthdays. They happen every year but still catch us off guard. We'll map out annual expenses and build them into your regular budget.
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November Intensive: Complete Budget Overhaul
This two-day session is different. We spend real time on your specific situation. You'll leave with a working budget system designed around your income patterns, expense rhythms, and actual goals.
It's not a lecture format. You work on your finances while Isla Beckford and Trevor Dunwoody (who've helped hundreds of people rebuild their budgets) move around the room answering questions and troubleshooting problems.
- Build your budget framework from scratch on day one
- Test it against your last six months of transactions
- Adjust categories until the numbers reflect reality
- Create backup plans for common budget disruptions
- Set up tracking systems you'll actually use
- Small group size ensures individual attention
Limited to 16 participants because we need enough time to work through everyone's questions properly. Registration opens in July 2025.
Get Details When AvailableWhat People Say About Our Sessions
I've tried three different budgeting apps and gave up on all of them. The Variable Income workshop showed me why they weren't working for my situation. Now I have something that makes sense when my project income bounces around.
The Emergency Fund workshop was practical in ways I didn't expect. Instead of generic advice about saving three months of expenses, we worked out what emergency fund actually means for my business and family situation. Much more useful.
How Our Event Series Works
Each workshop builds your budgeting capability. You don't need to attend them in order, but there's a logical sequence if you're starting from scratch.
Foundation
Start with Variable Income or Budget Reset to build your basic framework and understand your current money patterns.
Stability
Move to Emergency Fund workshop to create financial cushion that supports your budget during disruptions.
Refinement
Join Tracking Without Obsessing to find sustainable methods that keep your budget accurate without consuming your time.
Long-term
Attend Seasonal Expense Planning to smooth out annual cost spikes and maintain budget consistency year-round.