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If you’ve ever been on a strata committee (or thought about it), you’ll laugh, nod, and maybe groan in recognition.
Ever wondered why your neighbours mysteriously disappear when it’s time to elect the strata committee? In this episode, Fiona and Judy dive headfirst into the world of committee burnout — where unpaid volunteers are expected to manage multi-million-dollar buildings with no training, limited support, and way too many angry emails.
Joining them is special guest Lin, a long-time Treasurer and reluctant strata veteran, who lifts the lid on what it’s really like behind the committee table. From dramatic AGM walkouts and fire-hose car washes to the everyday grind of budgets, quotes, and complaints — it’s a revealing (and occasionally hilarious) look at the toll strata life takes on its most dedicated volunteers.
What you’ll hear in this episode:
🎭 A jaw-dropping AGM meltdown — complete with insults and an Oscar-worthy exit.
🏢 Why committees are filled with smart professionals… expected to make complex building decisions with zero construction experience.
🔥 Lin’s story of the car-washing fire-hose rebel.
📉 The sobering reality: less than 10% of owners usually step up to help, leaving a small few carrying the load for everyone else.
💡 A practical idea: should there be an independent advisory board (or even price guides from strata managers) to stop contractors from gouging inexperienced committees?
🛁 And of course… Fiona’s argument for a jacuzzi on every balcony.
Why listen?
If you’ve ever been on a strata committee (or thought about it), you’ll laugh, nod, and maybe groan in recognition. If you’ve never joined — you’ll finally understand why your Treasurer looks permanently tired at the letterbox.
Listen now to hear:
👉 The burnout behind the balance sheets.
👉 Why your neighbours deserve medals (or at least Tim Tams).
👉 And how not to behave at your next AGM.
