📆 Friday, 24 April at 12 PM AEDT 🎤 Jesse Ehret, Chief Revenue Officer & Co-founder, VRPlatform In a fast-growing STR market, manual spreadsheets and disconnected systems are the highest "hidden" costs to your business. If your team is buried in busywork, you aren't just losing time, you’re losing the ability to scale. Join the Co-Founder and CRO of VRPlatform as we explore how modern short-term rental managers are using automation to gain total financial clarity and operational freedom. You’ll learn: 🚀 How to eliminate manual data entry and reclaim your team's time 📊 Why connected financial systems lead to more confident business decisions ⚖️ Simple ways to improve accounting accuracy for you and your owners 📈 How to identify performance trends that help you scale faster 💡 Easy steps to transition from "surviving" the month-end to mastering it Ideal for professional STR managers and operators looking to build a more profitable, scalable business through the power of tech. Webinar details: 🗓️ 24 April 2026 ⏰ 12-1 PM (AEDT) Register Now

Register for the Town Hall Join us for the ASTRA April Town Hall Date: Thursday, 23 April 2026 Time: 4:00 PM (AEST) What to expect: ✅ Latest industry updates – Stay across key developments impacting the STR sector ✅ Open forum discussion – A chance to raise questions and hear from the ASTRA team ✅ Advocacy highlights – Updates on current priorities and ongoing work ✅ Member value insights – Make the most of the benefits available to you A short, focused session designed to keep you informed, connected, and up to date.

📆 Thursday, 9 April at 12 PM AEDT 🎤 Cristina Vascil, Director of Partnerships, Turno 🎤 Emily Florence, Outbound Account Executive, Turno Hidden Operational Challenges: Building Reliable Cleaning Systems Join our Turno speakers as they share insights on tackling hidden operational challenges in short-term rental operations and building reliable cleaning systems for your properties. Learn practical strategies to streamline workflows, improve guest satisfaction, and ensure operational consistency. You’ll learn: 🚀 How to identify hidden inefficiencies in STR property operations 📊 Methods to implement reliable cleaning systems for multiple properties ⚖️ Tips to improve team efficiency and accountability across your rentals 💡 Practical steps to maintain consistency and high standards for guest experiences Ideal for STR managers and operators looking to optimise operations and build stronger, more reliable property management systems. Webinar details: 🗓️ 9 April 2026 ⏰ 12-1 PM (AEDT) Register Now

Register for the Town Hall Meeting Join us for the ASTRA March Town Hall What you’ll get (not to be missed): ✅ Exclusive market intelligence – Fresh booking trends, ADR forecasts, and booking window insights to guide your next quarter ✅ Forward-looking predictions – Key insights on what the next few months hold for your business ✅ ASTRA advocacy updates – Learn how we’re fighting for your interests ✅ Unlock your membership value – Discover benefits you might not even know you have Just 45 minutes to gain insights that can greatly boost your business!

We are bringing the community together at RH Cafe - Freemans Bay (located in the City Works Depot). Join the ASTRA community for an ASTRA on the Go breakfast on 17 March 2026, starting at 8:00 am. Enjoy coffee and breakfast on us while we catch up on the latest industry developments and strengthen our local network before the STRive conference begins. This event is proudly supported by our partners at Homhero, and we can’t wait to see you there for a caffeine hit and some great conversation. 👉 RSVP: Register here

Register for the ASTRA on the Go Breakfast ASTRA on the Go – Melbourne Breakfast We’re bringing the community together at Little Henri, Thornbury. Join us on 11 March from 7:30am to 8:30am for an ASTRA on the Go breakfast session. Enjoy coffee and muffins as we catch up on the latest industry developments and strengthen our local network before the STRive conference begins. This event is proudly supported by our friends at Resly, and we can’t wait to see you there for great conversation and a morning caffeine hit.

📆 Thursday, 19 February at 12PM AEDT 🎤 Jason Gillespie, Principal Accountant, Wingr 🎤 Cameron Wicking, Credit Representative, Mike Phipps Finance Join ASTRA for our upcoming Trust Accounting & Why It Matters for Your Business webinar. The session will explore why trust accounting matters and how a clearer understanding of your financials can support smarter business decisions. In this practical session, you’ll learn about: 📊 Why trust accounting matters for short-stay operators 📈 How to interpret key financial reports (Profit & Loss and Balance Sheet) 🧾 Using reporting to support better decision-making 💻 Getting more value from your accounting software 💡 Cashflow planning, budgeting, and growth Whether you’re managing a growing portfolio or strengthening your financial foundations, this session will help you better understand the numbers behind your business. 📩 Reserve your spot now!

📅 Wednesday, 4 Feb 2026 🕧 12–1pm (AEST) 🎤 Alannah Silva 🎤 Dave McGree Join ASTRA for our upcoming Visual Marketing & Listing Performance webinar. In this session, BoxBrownie will unpack how guests really decide whether to click, scroll past, or book and why your images matter more than price or amenities in those crucial first seconds. In this practical session, you’ll learn about: 📊 How quickly guests decide whether to click or scroll past 📈 What high-performing listings do differently 🧾 Simple, cost-effective ways to improve your property photos 💻 How consistent imagery builds trust and confidence 💡 Easy wins you can apply immediately to your listings Whether you’re a short-stay operator or a manager looking to lift listing performance without increasing spend, this session will help you master the visual side of your business. 📩 Reserve your spot now!

  Register for the town hall meeting     Join us for the ASTRA November Town Hall Members Meeting  What you will get (that you can't afford to miss):  ✅ EXCLUSIVE Key Data market intelligence – Fresh booking trends, ADR forecasts, and booking window insights that will shape your next quarter ✅ Forward looking market predictions – What the next few months hold for your business  ✅ ASTRA's Advocacy wins – How we're fighting for YOUR interests  ✅ Unlock your full membership value – Benefits you might not even know you have 45 minutes is all it takes to greatly boost your business. The members who attend will receive a competitive edge. Event available for ASTRA members only. Open to both Australian and New Zealand Members.