Financial Skills That Actually Stick
We've been teaching people about money since 2019, and honestly, we've learned as much from our participants as they've learned from us. Real conversations about real financial situations.
No stuffy seminars or confusing jargon. Just practical money management skills taught by people who've actually worked with hundreds of Australians facing similar challenges to yours.
Find Your Starting Point
Different people need different approaches. We've organized our programs around common financial situations rather than one-size-fits-all packages. Pick what matches where you are right now.
Budget Foundations
You're earning money but it seems to disappear. You want to understand where it goes and how to keep more of it.
- Track spending without obsessing
- Build realistic budgets that flex
- Handle irregular income
- Create emergency buffers
Debt Navigation
Multiple debts feel overwhelming. You need a clear plan to tackle them without sacrificing everything else in your life.
- Priority frameworks that work
- Negotiation strategies with creditors
- Balance debt and saving goals
- Prevent future debt cycles
Goal Planning
You have specific financial targets but aren't sure how to reach them systematically. House deposits, travel, career changes.
- Break big goals into steps
- Time-based saving strategies
- Adjust plans as life changes
- Stay motivated long-term
Property Preparation
Home ownership feels distant but you want to understand what's actually required and if it's right for your situation.
- Real costs beyond the deposit
- Mortgage options comparison
- Alternative housing strategies
- Timeline and milestone planning
Family Finance
Managing household money with a partner or kids adds complexity. You need systems that work for multiple people and priorities.
- Joint account structures
- Fair expense splitting methods
- Teaching kids about money
- Navigate different money values
Investment Basics
You've got some savings and want to grow them, but investment advice often assumes knowledge you don't have yet.
- Risk tolerance assessment
- Investment vehicles explained
- Diversification principles
- Avoid common beginner mistakes
Most People Start With Two or Three Areas
Our next intake begins September 2025. Classes run Tuesday and Thursday evenings at our Bankstown location, with Saturday options available from October onwards.
Ask About ProgramsWho You'll Learn From
Our facilitators come from different financial backgrounds. Some worked in banking, others in financial counselling. What they share is patience and the ability to explain things without making you feel behind.
Jasper Drummond
Spent twelve years in retail banking before shifting to financial education in 2018. Jasper specializes in helping people who've never had a budget create systems that actually stick. He's particularly good at working with variable income situations.
Sienna Cullen
Worked as a financial counsellor with a community organization for eight years before joining our team. Sienna has seen hundreds of debt situations and knows what strategies work in real life versus just on paper. She's direct but never judgmental.
Margot Ashford
Former financial planner who got frustrated with industry practices and switched to education in 2020. Margot breaks down investment concepts without the sales pitch. She's especially skilled at helping beginners understand risk without scaring them away.
Beatrix Larkin
Background in relationship counselling combined with accounting qualifications. Beatrix helps couples and families navigate money conversations that often get emotional. She's been running our family finance workshops since early 2022 with consistently positive feedback.
Core Philosophy
Financial capability isn't about memorizing rules. It's about understanding your own patterns and building systems that work with your life, not against it.
Start Where You Are
No prerequisite knowledge required. We begin with your current situation and build from there.
- Assessment without judgment
- Personal baseline creation
- Realistic goal setting
Practice With Real Scenarios
Theory matters less than application. We work through actual financial situations similar to ones you'll face.
- Case study discussions
- Group problem solving
- Role-play negotiations
Build Sustainable Habits
Quick fixes don't last. We focus on developing habits that become automatic over time.
- Habit formation techniques
- Progress tracking methods
- Relapse recovery plans
Learn From Others
Small group format means you hear different perspectives and realize you're not alone in your challenges.
- Peer experience sharing
- Diverse solution approaches
- Ongoing support network
Adapt As You Grow
Your financial life will change. We teach flexibility so you can adjust strategies when circumstances shift.
- Scenario planning skills
- Decision-making frameworks
- Course correction techniques
Access Ongoing Resources
Learning doesn't stop when the program ends. Past participants can return for refresher sessions and updates.
- Alumni community access
- Quarterly check-in sessions
- Updated material library