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Single Mum Budget Planner (Australia)
A calm, simple budget for single mums in Australia: one income, kids' costs and a small buffer, planned pay by pay.
Running a household on one income takes planning. A simple, realistic budget gives you a clear picture each pay so you can make decisions without the 2am worry.
Start with the essentials
List housing, power, food, school and transport first. These come out of each pay before anything else.
Build a small buffer
Even A$10–A$20 a pay into a separate account adds up and stops small surprises becoming big problems.
Know where to get help
Services Australia lists payments and support for families, and the free National Debt Helpline (1800 007 007) can help if bills are getting on top of you.
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General information only, not financial or tax advice.
FAQ
How do I budget on one income?
Plan per pay, cover essentials first, then set small savings and spending amounts.
Can I get free financial counselling?
Yes. The National Debt Helpline offers free, confidential financial counselling.
What if my income changes each pay?
Budget from your lowest typical pay and treat anything extra as a bonus.
Try it in an app
Money HQ (A$59, one-off): Your whole money life in one browser app: payday-aware budget, bills calendar, savings goals, debt payoff and net worth.
Sinking Funds (A$19, one-off): Save a little each pay for the big bills you know are coming: rego, insurance, Christmas, school fees, holidays.
Meal & Grocery (A$19, one-off): Plan the week’s dinners, auto-build your shopping list, and keep the grocery spend on budget.