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Financial Clarity for Learning Journeys

Helping families navigate education costs with confidence and practical money management strategies

Learn How Money Actually Works

Most people spend years managing money without understanding the fundamentals. Our program breaks down budget optimization into practical skills you can start using straight away—no jargon, no overwhelm.

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Built Around Real Life

We developed this program after seeing the same pattern repeat. People earn decent incomes but somehow feel stuck. They're not reckless spenders—they just never learned how to organize their financial decisions properly.

Our approach focuses on the habits that actually matter. You'll work through scenarios based on typical Australian household expenses, learn to spot where money disappears, and build a framework that adapts as your circumstances change.

What You'll Actually Learn

1

Budget Foundations

Understand cash flow, fixed versus flexible expenses, and how to set up tracking systems that don't require hours of work each week.

2

Decision Frameworks

Learn practical methods for evaluating purchases, comparing financial products, and making trade-offs that align with your actual priorities.

3

Emergency Planning

Build cushions that work for your situation—whether that's three months of expenses or a more modest safety net you can reach sooner.

Meet Your Program Guides

Facilitators who've worked with hundreds of people sorting out their finances

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Kieran Donoghue

Lead Facilitator

Spent twelve years helping families navigate financial stress. Kieran believes most money problems stem from unclear priorities rather than lack of discipline.

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Freya Bannister

Budget Specialist

Worked in community financial counseling before joining our team. Freya's sessions focus on practical systems that fit irregular income patterns.

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Tomas Lindqvist

Program Coordinator

Manages program logistics and participant support. Tomas ensures everyone gets individual feedback on their budget plans throughout the eight weeks.

Next Program Begins September 2025

Sessions run Tuesday evenings for eight weeks. We limit groups to sixteen participants so everyone gets proper attention. Early registration opens in May.

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