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Free Budgeting Workshops Across Tasmania

Join us for hands-on sessions where you'll learn practical money management skills. No sales pitch, just real techniques you can start using tomorrow. Bring your questions and we'll work through them together.

Upcoming Sessions

We run small group workshops every month. Most people find the evening sessions work best, but we've got morning options too. Each workshop covers different aspects of budgeting – some focus on debt reduction, others on saving strategies.

March 18, 2025

Getting Started with Simple Budgeting

Learn the basics without complicated spreadsheets. We'll show you a straightforward system that takes about 15 minutes a week to maintain. Perfect if you're new to tracking expenses or just want a fresh approach.

6:30 PM – 8:00 PM | Hobart Community Centre | Limited to 12 participants

April 9, 2025

Tackling Credit Card Debt

Realistic strategies for paying down what you owe. We'll work through examples together and you'll leave with a personalized plan. No judgment – just practical steps that have worked for others in similar situations.

7:00 PM – 8:30 PM | Launceston Library | Limited to 10 participants

May 14, 2025

Building Your Emergency Fund

Start small and grow it over time. We'll discuss how much you really need and where to keep it. Plus, tricks for making it easier to save when money feels tight. This one's popular with families and single parents.

6:00 PM – 7:30 PM | Devonport Community Hub | Limited to 15 participants

What Happens During a Workshop

Each session follows a similar flow. We keep things relaxed and interactive. Most people tell us they appreciate the chance to ask questions without feeling rushed.

Welcome and Overview

We start with introductions and an outline of what we'll cover. Everyone shares what they hope to get out of the session. Takes about 10 minutes and helps us tailor the discussion to what people actually need.

Main Teaching Session

This is where we dig into the topic. Real examples, practical worksheets, and plenty of chances to ask questions. We use a whiteboard to work through scenarios together. Nothing too technical – just clear explanations.

Hands-On Practice

You'll work on your own numbers with guidance from us. Bring your bills, statements, or just rough estimates. This is usually the most valuable part – applying what you just learned to your actual situation.

Q&A and Resources

We wrap up with open questions and share some helpful templates and tools. You'll get a simple one-page summary to take home. And we're always available for follow-up questions by email.

Who Runs These Workshops

Just two of us, really. We've both been through our own financial struggles and figured out what works through trial and error. Now we share those lessons with others who might be in similar spots.

Finnian workshop facilitator

Finnian Caldwell

Workshop Facilitator

Spent years paying off my own debt after some poor financial decisions in my twenties. Started teaching budgeting classes in 2021 because I wish someone had taught me this stuff earlier. I focus on the debt reduction and saving workshops.

Saskia workshop facilitator

Saskia Brewer

Workshop Facilitator

Former nurse who got serious about budgeting after becoming a single parent. I know what it's like to stretch every dollar. I usually lead the beginner sessions and the emergency fund workshops. Coffee addict and spreadsheet enthusiast.

Want to Join a Workshop?

Spots fill up quickly because we keep the groups small. Registration opens about six weeks before each session.

If you'd like to be notified when new dates are announced, just send us an email. We'll add you to our mailing list and you'll get first access to registration.

All workshops are free. We just ask that you show up on time and come ready to participate. Bring a notebook, calculator, and any financial documents you want to work with.

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Workshop session in progress with participants