Tammy Barton
Leading Australia’s Financial Empowerment Revolution
Tammy Barton is an esteemed Australian entrepreneur and the Founding Director of MyBudget, a pioneering personal budgeting service she started as a home-based business in 1999. Under her leadership, MyBudget has grown into Australia's leading personal budget services brand, serving over 130,000 clients and employing more than 270 staff across Australia, Sri Lanka, and the Philippines.
Tammy is widely recognised as one of Australia’s most influential businesswomen and female entrepreneurs. She has received numerous prestigious awards, including the Telstra Business Woman of the Year (South Australia) twice, in 2007 and 2017, and has been honoured as Young Entrepreneur of the Year in the Australian Financial Review’s 100 Women of Influence Awards in 2012. Her achievements also include the Smartcompany Australia’s Top 30 Female Entrepreneur award, and the League of Extraordinary Women Female Entrepreneur of the Year in 2015, 2016, and 2017.
In addition to her entrepreneurial endeavours, Tammy is deeply committed to community and economic development. She has held advisory roles institutions such as BankSA and the Adelaide Economic Development Agency, where her insights have been instrumental in fostering local business growth. Tammy is also actively involved with the University of Adelaide Business School and serves on the South Australian Entrepreneurial Advisory Board and Project Gen Z.
Tammy’s passion for innovation extends beyond MyBudget; she also co-founded MyHomeBuild, aiming to establish it as South Australia's most trusted custom home builder. Her mission remains cantered on promoting financial responsibility and helping Australians achieve financial freedom through effective budgeting and money management strategies.
Tammy Barton continues to be a highly sought-after authority on personal finance, regularly featured in the media for her expertise. Her commitment to empowering individuals and advocating for financial education underscores her influence as a leader in both business and community development in Australia.