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.
Real insights to eco-community set ups
12.:00 PM - with Jesse - King Domes
Discover more about the know-how needed for multiple house/glamping set ups and how to approach council.
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
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.
MAIN SHED - MY SELF RELIANCE
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.
MAIN SHED - MY SELF RELIANCE
11:00am 🧰 Be Ready When It Matters: Your 72-Hour Survival Kit
Simone Mids
🧰 Be Ready When It Matters: Your 72-Hour Survival Kit
Simone · Mids ·
MAIN SHED - MY SELF RELIANCE
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.
MAIN SHED - MY SELF RELIANCE
12:00pm 🌿 Herbs for Your Home Medicine Cabinet
Molly Knight
🌿 Herbs for Your Home Medicine Cabinet
MAIN SHED - MY SELF RELIANCE
1:30pm 🍳 The Prepared Kitchen: Nutritional Staples for Self-Reliance
Candace Coughlan
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.
MAIN SHED - MY SELF RELIANCE
2:00pm 🧰 Be Ready When It Matters: Your 72-Hour Survival Kit
Karina and Mids
🧰 Be Ready When It Matters: Your 72-Hour Survival Kit
Karina and Mids
MAIN SHED - MY SELF RELIANCE
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.
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)