Home Tune-Up

Is your home working as well as it could?

Draughty rooms, condensation on the windows, bedrooms that bake in summer, bills that keep creeping up: these are all clues your home is giving you. Whether you own or rent, this relaxed, practical workshop will help you read the signs and find your next best step to a more comfortable, healthier, climate-ready home.

Presented by the Valentine Area Sustainable Neighbourhood Group and Living Home Lab.

What we'll cover

• Read the signs: how to spot draughts, damp, mould and hot or cold rooms, and what they're telling you.

• Easy, affordable fixes: draught sealing, window coverings and shading, including renter-friendly options.

• Smarter home systems: heating, cooling, hot water and energy plans, and what's worth upgrading and when.

• Your next best step: walk away with a simple, prioritised plan for your own home.

• Beyond the house: we'll also touch on broader, everyday ways to live more sustainably at home.

Who it's for: homeowners, renters and landlords across Newcastle and Lake Macquarie. No technical knowledge needed.

Bring along: your questions, a few photos of problem spots, and a recent energy bill if you have one.

Tickets: $5 per person helps cover hall hire. A limited number of free tickets are available for anyone who needs one, so please don't let cost stop you from coming.