Building Your Financial Foundation
Financial wellbeing starts with understanding. We teach practical budget management through real-world scenarios that matter to everyday Australians.
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Learning That Actually Sticks
Most people don't need complicated financial jargon. They need clarity about where their money goes and how to make smarter choices with it.
Our program strips away the confusing terminology. Instead, you'll work through situations similar to what you face at home—managing bills, planning for unexpected expenses, deciding between competing priorities.
Classes run in small groups where participants share experiences and learn from each other. You'll leave each session with at least one actionable step you can implement immediately.
What You'll Actually Learn
Tracking Reality
Discover where money disappears each month. We'll show you simple tracking methods that take less than 10 minutes per week.
Priority Setting
Learn to distinguish between needs and wants without guilt. Build a system that accommodates both responsible planning and quality of life.
Buffer Building
Create breathing room in your finances. Even small emergency funds dramatically reduce stress when unexpected costs arise.
Who Guides Your Learning
Callum Weatherby
Former retail banker who understands the gap between financial advice and everyday reality. Teaches with empathy, not judgement.
Seren Kirkwood
Specializes in helping families coordinate finances. Knows how to balance competing needs when resources feel stretched.
Dimitri Harcourt
Works with young adults establishing their first independent budgets. Makes financial concepts accessible without oversimplifying.
Maeve Culhane
Brings experience from community support services. Understands the challenges people face when rebuilding financial stability.
Program Structure
Foundation Phase
Six weekly sessions beginning September 2025. You'll establish tracking habits, identify spending patterns, and understand your current financial picture without judgement.
Application Period
Eight weekly sessions where you design and test your budget system. Adjust based on what actually works for your life, not theoretical perfection.
Refinement Stage
Four fortnightly check-ins to troubleshoot challenges and celebrate progress. Most participants find their system clicks during this phase.
Next Intake Begins September 2025
Classes meet Wednesday evenings at our Phillip location. Limited to 12 participants per group to ensure everyone receives individual attention.
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