BRISBANE - Cleveland Showgrounds
TWO - Speaker areas
PAVILION: Tiny Home Talks
My Self Reliance Speaker Area
2 SPEAKER AREAS - Different talks
MAIN PAVILION TINY HOME TALKS
Practical and Inspirational talks from experienced speakers on everything tiny house. Essential for the Tiny House buyer.
BRISBANE ONLY - MY SELF RELIANCE
A special Event within the event - My Self Reliance brings you practical and inspirational 'preparedness' information and community.
** note: My Self Reliance is not featured at EVERY Tiny Home Expo.
EXPO INFO TALKS - 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
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.
Community Tiny Living: Is it possible to live in community in tiny’s? Yes. But
12.:00 PM - with Andrew McLean
Andrew McLean, the co-founder of Eco Villages Australia started living in Maleny Eco Village 7 years ago with a unique model, called “Collective Stewardship”. It’s a collective land-ownership model closely aligned with First Nations connection to land and kin that is perfect for small intentional supportive communities.
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 Connolly
We are blessed to have one of the pillars of the Tiny House community - having 10 years of tiny living, building and helping other, 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 to risk-mitigate council issues.
SITE PLANNING 101
2:00 pm - Off Grid Panel - Solar, Water Filtration, Towing, Siting
Preparing yourself: On a hill? Difficult access? Preparing the Site? Towing? 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.
MY SELF RELIANCE AREA - ADDITIONAL TALKS ALL DAY!
10:00am – Becoming Self-Reliant: The P.R.E.P Method
Speaker: 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 take practical steps toward true self-reliance.
10:30am – Edible Weeds: Nature's Free Supermarket
Speaker: Craig
What if some of the most nutritious foods in your garden were the ones you've been pulling out?
Discover how to identify common edible weeds, their nutritional and traditional uses, and how these overlooked plants can become a valuable part of your food and preparedness journey.
11:00am – 72-Hour Kit Grab and Go Bag – Be Ready When It Matters
Would you be ready if everything stopped... today?
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 build a simple, effective kit using everyday items that could make all the difference.
11:30am – Long-Term Food Storage Solutions
Speaker: Kelli Wilkins
Buy once. Store it right. Eat it years later.
Learn the simple system thousands of families use to preserve everyday foods for the long term using Mylar bags, oxygen absorbers, and food-grade buckets. It's easier, more affordable, and more practical than you might think.
12:00pm – Your Voice Matters: Express Yourself with Greater Confidence
Speaker: Dr Gary Wohlman
Whether you're speaking with your family, leading a community, growing a business, or simply wanting to express yourself more authentically, confidence begins with finding your own voice. Internationally renowned communication expert Dr Gary Wohlman shares practical techniques to help you speak with greater confidence, connect more deeply with others, and communicate in a way that inspires trust and positive action.
12:30pm – The Multi-Purpose Pantry
Speaker: Candace Coughlan
What if your pantry could do more than just feed your family?
Discover how to create a practical, well-stocked pantry that supports everyday cooking, emergency preparedness, and self-reliant living. Candace shares simple strategies to maximise your pantry, reduce waste, save money, and always have the ingredients you need on hand.
MY SELF RELIANCE AREA - Afternoon TALKS!
1:00pm – What Does True Sovereignty Mean in Our Rapidly Changing World?
Speaker: Maree Hayes
In a world of increasing uncertainty and change, what does it really mean to be sovereign?
Join Maree as she explores the principles of personal responsibility, informed decision-making, and living with greater independence and confidence.
1:30pm – 10 Simple Natural Remedies for Acute Care
Speaker: Isaac Abeyta
Nature has always provided powerful medicine—if you know how to use it.
Learn 10 simple, effective natural remedies you can use for common acute situations. From cuts and burns to inflammation and pain relief, discover practical knowledge you can use anywhere.
2:00pm – Orgonite & EMF Mitigation
Speaker: Cameron Maxwell
Curious about orgonite and ways people seek to reduce their exposure to electromagnetic fields (EMFs)? Cameron shares the principles behind orgonite and practical strategies for creating a lower-EMF home environment.
2:30pm – Know Your Rights, Remedy with Realism
Speaker: Claudine
In a world where the rules seem to be constantly changing, understanding your rights and responsibilities has never been more important.
Join Claudine as she explores the principles of operating in the private, shares practical approaches to everyday challenges, and encourages informed, realistic decision-making that supports greater confidence and self-reliance.
3:00pm – Community Reliance: Building Strong Local Hubs
Speakers: Kelli Wilkins & Emma
Self-reliance is powerful—but community is everything.
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.
BRISBANE ONLY- Extra Speaker AREA
MY SELF RELIANCE - 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.