Making Sense of Your Money

We break down the confusing bits without the jargon. Just straightforward guidance that helps you understand where your money goes and why it matters.

12 Core Topics
6 Months Duration
200+ Past Participants

Our Approach to Financial Learning

We're not here to turn you into an accountant. Just want to give you enough knowledge so money decisions feel less scary and more manageable.

1

Start With Your Situation

Everyone's financial picture looks different. We spend time understanding what you're dealing with before suggesting anything. No cookie-cutter plans here.

2

Learn The Basics That Matter

Budgeting, saving, debt management. Sounds boring but it's the stuff that actually changes things. We cover what you need, skip what you don't.

3

Practice With Real Scenarios

Theory only gets you so far. We work through situations you might actually face, like handling unexpected bills or planning a big purchase.

4

Build Your Own System

By the end, you'll have a way of managing money that suits your life. Not ours, not your mate's. Yours. That's what makes it stick.

Participants working through financial planning exercises Group discussion about budgeting strategies

What Makes This Different

Most financial education feels like reading a textbook written by someone who's never worried about rent. We try to keep things practical and honest.

  • No Complicated Formulas If you need a calculator and three cups of coffee to understand it, we're not teaching it. Simple explanations that actually make sense.
  • Australian Context Tax systems, superannuation, Medicare. We focus on what's relevant here, not generic advice from overseas websites.
  • Realistic Timeframes Change takes time. We don't promise overnight transformations. Just steady improvement over several months of consistent work.
  • Ask Anything Sessions Got a weird question about your specific situation? Bring it up. We've probably heard stranger, and if we can help, we will.
  • Life Happens Flexibility Miss a session because life got in the way? That's normal. We record everything and make catch-up materials available.
Lennart Viklund, Financial Education Coordinator

Lennart Viklund

Financial Education Coordinator

I spent years working in banking before realizing most people just needed someone to explain things properly. No sales pitch, no hidden agenda. Just clear information they could actually use. That's what we do here.

What People Actually Say

I always felt embarrassed asking basic money questions. Here, nobody made me feel stupid for not knowing things. Within three months, I had a budget that actually worked for my income.

Saskia Mercer
Saskia Mercer
Completed Program January 2025

Why September 2025?

Our next cohort starts mid-September with spots for 25 participants. We keep groups small so everyone gets attention and questions don't get lost in the shuffle.

The six-month program runs through to March 2026. Sessions happen twice monthly, with plenty of resources available between meetings.

  • Interactive workshops every fortnight
  • Access to resource library and templates
  • Private discussion group for questions
  • Optional one-on-one check-ins

Want to Get Started?

Enrollment for September 2025 opens in July. If you're interested in learning more about the program structure or whether it might suit your situation, get in touch. No commitment, just a conversation.