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Money Shouldn't Be Mysterious

Our six-month program strips away the confusing jargon and gives you practical skills that actually matter. We've spent years working with everyday Australians who just want straight answers about managing their finances better.

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Student learning budget management techniques

What You'll Actually Learn

Look, we're not going to pretend this program turns you into a financial wizard overnight. But it will help you make sense of where your money goes and how to make it work harder for you. Starting September 2025, we're running another cohort with space for twenty participants.

Instructor Callum Eriksen

Callum Eriksen

Lead Instructor

Callum spent fifteen years helping small businesses stay afloat during tough times. He knows what it's like when the numbers don't add up, and he's really good at explaining things without making you feel daft.

1

Understanding Your Money Flow

First things first—where does your money actually go? Most people genuinely don't know. We'll spend the first month tracking patterns and spotting the leaks. No judgement, just honest assessment.

Income mapping Expense tracking Habit analysis
2

Building a Realistic Budget

Forget those ridiculous budgets that expect you to live on rice and beans. We'll create something you can actually stick to for more than a week. The goal is sustainability, not perfection.

Custom frameworks Buffer zones Flexibility planning
3

Dealing With Debt Properly

Debt isn't evil, but it needs to be managed. We'll look at strategies that work for real people with real obligations. Sometimes the textbook answer isn't the right one for your situation.

Priority systems Negotiation tactics Timeline planning
4

Starting Your Safety Net

Emergency funds sound boring until you need one. We'll figure out what makes sense for your life and how to build it without feeling deprived. Even small amounts add up faster than you'd think.

Goal setting Automation setup Account structures
5

Thinking About Tomorrow

Superannuation, investments, property—these topics usually make people's eyes glaze over. We break them down into decisions you can actually make without needing a finance degree.

Super basics Simple investing Future planning
6

Staying On Track

The final month focuses on maintenance. Because knowing what to do is one thing—actually doing it when life gets messy is another. We'll build systems that work even when you're tired or stressed.

Check-in routines Problem solving Long-term habits

What Past Participants Say

These are real people who completed the program in late 2024. Their experiences might give you a better sense of what to expect.

"I came in thinking I was hopeless with money. Turns out I just needed someone to explain things in plain English. The program doesn't promise miracles, but it gave me tools I actually use every week."

Participant Silas Kowalczyk

Silas Kowalczyk

Completed December 2024

"Best thing was learning I wasn't alone in finding this stuff confusing. The group sessions helped because everyone was asking the same questions I had. Callum's really patient, even when we asked him to explain something three times."

Participant Freya Lindström

Freya Lindström

Completed November 2024

Ready to Make Sense of Your Money?

Our next program starts September 2025. Spaces fill up quickly because we keep groups small—it's easier to ask questions that way.

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