Workshops & Public Speaking

Jackie Matjasec from The Simple Budget
Jackie Matjasec from The Simple Budget
Bring practical financial literacy programs to your community, workplace, or event.

The Simple Budget delivers engaging, hands-on workshops designed to help individuals, small business owners, and community groups feel confident with money.

Whether you're looking for budgeting workshops, skill-building sessions like Canva and Xero, or a public speaker for your next event, we tailor every session to suit your audience.

📍 Proudly based in Logan and delivering across Brisbane, Ipswich, Gold Coast, and Australia-wide (online or in-person).

  • Practical, real-life skills your participants can use straight away

  • Simple, approachable language — no finance jargon

  • Delivered by an experienced trainer with over 10,000 Australians supported

  • Flexible delivery — online, in-person or hybrid

  • Printable workbooks included

We work with councils, libraries, schools, not-for-profits, and local businesses who want to offer genuine financial literacy programs with real impact.

What’s Included
Why Organisations Love Our Workshops
  • Tailored session planning and facilitation

  • Flexible duration (from 1.5 hours to half-day)

  • In-person or online delivery

  • Printable workbooks or digital resources

  • Optional Q&A or follow up support

Popular Workshop Topics
  • A Simple Introduction to Personal Budgeting – Build a realistic budget that fits real life.

  • Business Budgeting Workshop – Take control of cash flow and set up smart systems.

  • Canva for Beginners – Learn how to design flyers, posts, and more.

  • Xero Basics – Understand the essentials of small business bookkeeping.

  • Online Course Creation – Turn your skills into an income stream.

  • Author Talks & Self-Publishing – Share your story and grow your audience.

  • Money Mindset Session – Break through money blocks and build confidence.

  • Public Speaking & Events – Book Jackie as a keynote or guest speaker.

✨ All sessions can be customised for your group’s goals, timeframes, and audience size.

Podcast Guest & Media

Looking for an authentic, practical guest to talk about money, budgeting, and real-life financial literacy?
Jackie is an experienced speaker and trainer who brings warmth, clarity, and energy to every conversation — no jargon, just real talk about money.

Jackie has been featured in local media and is passionate about helping everyday Australians feel more confident with their money.

Topics Jackie Can Happily Talk About:
  • Practical Budgeting Tips for individuals and families

  • Financial literacy for small business owners

  • How to build simple money systems that actually work

  • The reality of money — and how to make it less overwhelming

  • Why budgeting isn’t boring (and how to make it stick)

  • Empowering young people to build healthy money habits

  • Turning ideas into income — business budgeting made simple

  • How money confidence impacts mental health, career, and growth

Perfect for:
  • Podcasts, radio interviews & media panels

  • Events, conferences & webinars

  • Community programs & collaborations

Jackie brings a relatable, friendly tone that audiences connect with — whether it’s a 5-minute segment or a full interview.

👉 Want Jackie on your show or panel?


📩 Get in touch to book Jackie as a podcast guest or media speaker.

In this interview, I share how The Simple Budget began right here in Logan, Queensland — and how it’s grown into a program that’s helped thousands of Australians take control of their money with simple, practical budgeting.

Let's make your money simple.