EXPO INFO SHED - SAT & SUN
SAT & SUN SPEAKERS BELOW
SEE HERE FOR FRIDAYS - Open 10am - 3pm, there are slightly less speakers on Fridays - but a full Q+A session to get your questions answered. CLICK HERE
NOTE: THERE ARE TWO SPEAKER SHEDS:
• Tiny House Info Shed - experts and stories in tiny houses
• Main Shed - My Self Reliance preparing, gardening, chickens, herbs
ATHA - Rules and REGS
10:00 AM - Tiny House Association with President: Danielle Lester
Introduction to the TINY HOUSE ASSOCIATION and how this volunteer based organisation pioneers and advocates for tiny house living.
10:15pm - Phae Barrett joins Danielle Where we are at with Rules and Regulations across the country.
The Opposite to chaos
11:00 AM - Meet Vicky Sinclair, and hear her story of 'going tiny'
Nothing will inspire you more, or give you better nitty gritty details than hearing how it has been done. Vicky is a wealth of information, and having worked for one of the top builders in the country, has many insights for you.
SUSTAINABLE MATERIALS
11:30 AM - Kylie Bickle, Your MC and expert Tiny House affiliate.
Tiny Houses are a great way to experiment with new, and old and recycled materials. Sustainable materials and eco-friendly materials; what are they and where do they come from? What are promising new products? Discover more with Kylie Bickle.
CRACK THE NSW Moveable Dwelling Code
12.:00 PM - with Jesse Anyan
A journey into the debacle of moveable dwellings - and how understanding the nuances, you can have a smoother ride - with Jesse Anyan
Tiny Solution to a Big Problem
12:30 PM- Danielle Lester - documentary and presentation
Incredible story of how one woman found her 'tribe' and went about building her own tiny house and change her life - and how you can too.
Speakers - continued
Just Do It!
1:00 PM- Kim Connelly
We are blessed to have one of the pillars of the Tiny House community - having 10 years of tiny living, both in communities/villages, and as a host, AND one of the original ATHA presidents. There are Ups and Downs - and Kim's message to everyone is "Just Do It"
FINDING LAND
1.30 pm - Briony Jenkinson
Need land to park your house? Got land you would be interested in hosting a tiny house? Successful land finding service, ParkMyTinyHouse, run by Briony Jenkinson, who also lives in a tiny house... (hear her story from divorced single mum with less that $2k - to now living by the sea, in her luxury tiny house!)
Additional information on how some people go tiny - under the radar.
SITE PLANNING 101
2:00 pm - Off Grid Panel - Solar, Water Filtration, Towing, Siting
Preparing yourself: On a hill? Difficult access? Where is your tank going to go - where does the Grey water go? Toilets? Water? The nitty gritty, this talk empowers you to know exactly what you are doing and how to get prepared.
3.15 pm - THE BIG QUESTION + ANSWER SESSION
ASK ANYTHING - you are welcome to put up your hand and ask ANYTHING to a whole panel of Tiny Experts including toilets, waste, towing, design, land renting, and land hosting, solar, council, sewerage systems and more.
**SYDNEY ONLY** MAIN SHED - MY SELF RELIANCE
10:00am 🌻 Becoming Self-Reliant: The P.R.E.P Method
Kelli Wilkins
Feeling the pressure of uncertain times? This powerful introduction to the P.R.E.P Method will show you how to move from overwhelm to action. Discover how to identify your biggest risks, organise your resources, and take practical steps toward true self-reliance. Walk away with clarity, direction, and a simple framework you can start using immediately.
10:30am 🐓 Backyard Chickens for Eggs & Food Security
Candace Coughlan
Discover how keeping a small backyard flock can provide fresh, nutrient-rich eggs, reduce food waste, and support a more resilient home. This practical session explores how chickens connect the kitchen, garden, and pantry, turning everyday scraps into valuable food and resources.
11:00am 🧰 Be Ready When It Matters: Your 72-Hour Survival Kit
Simone & Mids
🧰 Be Ready When It Matters: Your 72-Hour Survival Kit
In this practical and eye-opening session, discover what you actually need to get through the first critical 72 hours of an emergency. Learn how to builds a simple, effective kit without overwhelm, using everyday items that could make all the difference.
11:30am 🥫 The Multipurpose Pantry: One Shelf, Many Uses
Candace Coughlan
Learn how a small collection of versatile pantry staples can be used across food, home care, body care, and everyday wellness. This practical session shows how storing a few smart ingredients can replace dozens of products, reduce waste, and support a more self-reliant, low-tox home.
12:00am 🎸 Entertainment with Matt Thomson
With a smattering of Elliot Smith, a dash of Nick Drake, a pinch of Jeff Buckley and a hint of Bowie, Sydney singer-songwriter-guitarist Matt Thomson may just bring a tear to your eye with his poetic sonic landscape that has been likened to a 'deep dark pool of unfathomable water'.
SAT - 12:30pm 🌿 Ditch the Toxins - Eco Friendly Living made easy - Zita Seymore
SUN - 12.30pm Emergency Preparedness - Pete
SATURDAY - Zita shares how to ditch the hidden toxins in your home with simple, affordable swaps that actually work. Learn how to create a safer, eco-friendly space without over-complicating your life - and start making changes from day one.
SUNDAY - Pete will show you how to be prepared for an off-grid experience (even if it is unexpected) - emergency situation preparedness, and ensuring you can thrive when the world around you changes.
1:00pm 🧰 Combat Medic: Simple Cheap Life-Saving Supplies
Isaac Abeyta
You don't need expensive gear to handle an emergency. In this practical session, learn how everyday, low cost items, can be used to treat injuries and stabilise situations when help isn't immediately available.
SAT: 1.30pm What Is True Sovereignty—And Why Does It Matter Now? -Maree Hayes
SUN:1:30pm 🍳 The Prepared Kitchen: Nutritional Staples for Self-Reliance - Candace Coughlan
SAT: Discover the real meaning of sovereignty in plain English. Understand why sovereignty matters more than ever in today’s rapidly changing world. Learn how power and control operate at both national and personal levels. What you can do about it to protect you and your family and this ever increasingly digital age. Based on the one-of-a-kind Australian reference book with practical strategies, available after the presentation at a special event price.
SUN: Explore how simple food skills, nutrient-rich staples, and traditional kitchen practices can transform your kitchen into a hub for health and resilience. Discover how cooking from basics, fermentation, and a thoughtfully prepared pantry can support everyday self-reliance, even in smaller spaces.
SAT 2:00pm 🧰 Be Ready When It Matters: Your 72-Hour Survival Kit - Karina & Mids
SUN 2:00pm 🌻The JIGSAW Morning Method - Kelli Wilkins
SAT - In this practical and eye-opening session, discover what you actually need to get through the first critical 72 hours of an emergency. Learn how to builds a simple, effective kit without overwhelm, using everyday items that could make all the difference.
SUN - discover the JIGSAW morning method - a simple, practical way to start your say with clarity, purpose, and direction. Learn how to boost productivity, increase energy, and focus, and create a sense of calm and control from the moment you wake up.
2:30pm 🤝 Community Reliance: Building Strong Local Hubs
Kelli Wilkins + Simone
Self-reliance is powerful—but community is everything. In this session, discover how local Hubs are helping people connect, share skills, and build real resilience together. Learn what makes a strong community thrive, how to get involved, and why working together is the key to navigating the future with confidence.
3:15pm 🤝 My Self Reliance Panel
Come and meet the My Self Reliance Team, ask questions and find out more about how you can get involved.
SYDNEY ONLY - MAIN SHED - MY SELF RELIANCE
SYDNEY NSW EVENT - This is an "event-within-the-event"! A second talks hall with workshops and interest points including Permaculture, Building your community, Short term prepping, medicinal herbs and plants, and becoming more self-reliant. (These talks may also be coming to BRISBANE)