Money doesn't have to be complicated

Most people feel overwhelmed when bills pile up and savings feel impossible. We help everyday Australians take control through practical education that actually makes sense. No fancy jargon. Just real strategies that work for your situation.

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Financial planning and budgeting tools

How we help you build financial confidence

Everyone's money situation is different. That's why we focus on teaching principles you can adapt to your life, not cookie-cutter advice that rarely fits real circumstances.

Budget foundations

Learn to track spending without obsessing over every dollar. We'll show you how to spot patterns and make adjustments that stick.

Debt clarity

Credit cards, personal loans, car payments—it all adds up. Figure out which debts to tackle first and build a plan that feels manageable.

Savings systems

Even small amounts matter when you're consistent. Discover approaches that help you save without feeling like you're constantly sacrificing.

Mirela Kovalenko financial educator

Meet Mirela Kovalenko

Lead Financial Educator

I spent years making every money mistake you can imagine. Maxed credit cards. Zero emergency fund. Living paycheck to paycheck despite a decent income.

What changed? I stopped pretending I knew what I was doing and started learning from scratch. Turned out most financial advice was either too complicated or completely ignored real life constraints.

Now I teach people what I wish someone had taught me—practical money skills that actually fit into busy, messy, real lives. Our programs start in September 2025, giving you time to think about your goals.

What you'll actually learn

These aren't theoretical lectures. Every session connects to situations you face—from grocery shopping to emergency repairs to long-term planning. We cover the stuff that matters when you're trying to make your money work better.

Financial education workshop materials

Income and expense mapping

See where your money actually goes each month. Most people are surprised when they track properly—you might be too.

Priority-based spending

Not everything is equally important. Learn to identify what truly matters versus what feels urgent but isn't.

Emergency preparation

Car breaks down. Boiler stops working. Build a buffer so these inevitable events don't derail everything else.

Future planning basics

Retirement feels distant when you're 30. But small steps now make a massive difference later. We'll show you how to start.

Real progress from different starting points

Everyone begins somewhere different. Here's what progress can look like.

Thiago Westbrook

Retail Manager, Melbourne

Had about six grand in credit card debt and couldn't figure out why savings never lasted. After working through the debt clarity module, I restructured payments and actually paid it off in 18 months.

The biggest shift? Understanding interest calculations properly. Sounds basic but it changed how I approached every payment decision.

Saskia Tamblyn

Healthcare Worker, Sydney

Three kids and irregular shift work meant budgeting felt impossible. Someone always needed new shoes or school stuff right when bills were due.

Learning to build buffer zones between income and immediate expenses made everything less frantic. Not perfect, but definitely more manageable.

Callum Dragomir

Hospitality Supervisor, Brisbane

Never really thought about superannuation until my late thirties. Figured I'd deal with it later. That was dumb.

Once I understood compound growth—like actually understood it—I started making voluntary contributions. Still catching up, but at least I'm moving in the right direction now.

Eleni Pasternak

Small Business Owner, Adelaide

Running a cafe meant mixing business and personal finances constantly. Total mess. Couldn't tell you if I was making money or just busy.

Separating accounts properly and tracking both sides individually—game changer. Now I can actually see what's working and what's costing more than it brings in.

Ready to get clearer about money?

Our next intake begins September 2025. Programs run for twelve weeks with flexible scheduling options. Whether you're just starting to think about finances or trying to fix specific problems, there's a path that fits.

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