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Cairns North, QLD
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2/325 Sheridan St

Our Financial Education Journey

We've been helping Australians build solid budget foundations since 2019, one practical lesson at a time

How We Started Teaching Money Basics

Back in 2019, we noticed something troubling. So many people were struggling with basic budgeting, not because they weren't smart, but because no one had taught them the fundamentals in a way that actually stuck.

We started small — just a few workshops in Cairns focused on practical budget skills. What surprised us was how hungry people were for straightforward, jargon-free financial education that they could actually use in their daily lives.

That's when we knew we were onto something important. Real financial education isn't about complex investment strategies or get-rich-quick schemes. It's about understanding how money flows in and out of your life, and making informed decisions with what you have.

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Practical Over Perfect

We teach budgeting systems that work with real life — messy schedules, unexpected expenses, and all. Our students learn to adapt their money management as their circumstances change, rather than following rigid formulas that break at the first surprise bill.

Foundation First

Before anyone talks about investing or side hustles, they need solid budget basics. We focus intensely on cash flow understanding, expense tracking, and building the mental framework for good financial decisions. Everything else builds from there.

No Shame Zone

Money mistakes are learning opportunities, not character flaws. We've seen every type of financial challenge, and our job is to help people move forward constructively rather than dwelling on past decisions they can't change.

Australian Context

Tax systems, banking options, and cost of living vary by country. Our curriculum specifically addresses Australian financial realities — from superannuation basics to navigating our unique banking landscape and government support programs.

Marjorie Thornfield, Senior Financial Educator

Marjorie Thornfield

Senior Financial Educator

Marjorie has been teaching budget fundamentals for over eight years. She specializes in helping people who've never had formal financial education build their first sustainable budgeting systems. Her background in adult education helps her break down complex concepts into manageable steps.

Casper Whitmore, Program Director

Casper Whitmore

Program Director

Casper oversees our curriculum development and ensures our teaching methods stay practical and relevant. He regularly reviews student feedback to refine our approach and has developed many of our most popular budget tracking exercises that students actually stick with long-term.

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Why Our Approach Works

We don't teach theory. We teach systems that people can implement immediately and adjust as they go. Students learn by doing — tracking their actual expenses, building their real budgets, and problem-solving their specific financial challenges.

Our next comprehensive program starts in autumn 2025, with applications opening in mid-2025. It's designed for people who want to build genuine financial literacy from the ground up, not quick fixes or unrealistic promises.

If you're ready to understand how money actually works in your life and build skills that'll serve you for decades, we'd love to have that conversation.

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