The Back Burner

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I'm Katie, mum to Charlie and Olive. Like many parents I know, I ended up being the one in our house who knew where everything was; the kids' details, the policies, the renewal dates, the myGov info.

That's not a system. That's one person's memory, and a whole sorry collection of scattered places.

So I'm building Tribu to fix it. And while I build it, I've been getting parents together to do the admin we're all avoiding.

Maybe you're wondering why I'm doing this?

Life admin is unsexy and boring. I must be bonkers, but I've become completely obsessed with making it less so.

I'm building Tribu because I think it will genuinely take weight off parents; the mental load of being the one who knows where everything is, what's due, what's lapsed, and what you've been meaning to sort for months.

That's the product.

This night is the other half of it. If the admin has to get done anyway, I'd rather we did it together, with a drink, than alone at 11pm feeling behind.

If you leave having ticked a few things off your list, had a laugh, connected with other parents and learned something new, that's a win.

Kids asleep.Laptops open.Drinks poured.

The idea is simple; come with three things you've been meaning to sort (aka tasks you've put on your back burner!).

Tasks that can actually be done outside business hours.

Think:

myGov checks and updates
enrolment forms
insurance reviews or comparisons

I can't imagine it would take you long to conjure your to-do list!

People around a table at night, laptops open

How the night runs

You arrive, I get you a drink and settled in. Then everyone opens a laptop and we go quiet for a defined period whilst we work on our tasks.

We break, nibble, connect, and do another session.

The breaks are where it gets good. Someone works out how to do a thing and tells everyone else. You learn something, you activate on it that night while you have the momentum, and you learn from each other as you go.

Two people talking across the table, laptops open

Caulfield South Community House is kindly providing the drinks and the bites. I'll bring the admin cheer.

BYO to-do list, laptop and charger.

The details

Date to be confirmed

Caulfield South Community House

Bring your partner or a friend if you'd like — just tell me how many of you are coming.