Build Real Financial Confidence Through Understanding

Our comprehensive program guides you through practical money management skills that actually work in the real world. No jargon, no get-rich-quick promises – just solid fundamentals that help you make better decisions with your finances.

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Professional learning environment with financial planning materials and collaborative workspace

Your Learning Path Ahead

We've designed this program to build your financial knowledge step by step. Each phase connects to the next, so you develop confidence naturally without feeling overwhelmed.

Foundation Phase

Understanding Your Money Story

Everyone brings different experiences and beliefs about money. We start by helping you recognize your current relationship with finances – what works, what doesn't, and why certain decisions feel harder than others. This isn't therapy; it's practical awareness that makes everything else easier.

Weeks 1-3 • September 2025 intake
Building Phase

Systems That Actually Work

Here's where you learn the mechanics – budgeting that doesn't make you miserable, saving strategies for real life situations, and how to handle unexpected expenses without panic. We focus on tools and habits that stick, not complicated spreadsheets you'll abandon after two weeks.

Weeks 4-8 • October-November 2025
Growth Phase

Planning for What Matters

With solid foundations in place, you can start thinking bigger picture. This phase covers goal setting that motivates rather than intimidates, understanding investment basics without the sales pitch, and creating plans that adapt as your life changes. Real planning for real people.

Weeks 9-12 • December 2025-January 2026
Mastery Phase

Confident Decision Making

The final phase brings everything together through real scenarios and decision practice. You'll work through case studies, handle complex situations with multiple options, and develop the judgment to navigate financial choices independently. This is where knowledge becomes wisdom.

Weeks 13-16 • February-March 2026

Learn From People Who Get It

Our team combines years of practical experience with genuine passion for teaching. We're not here to sell you products or promise overnight success – we're here to share what we've learned and help you avoid the mistakes we've seen others make.

Helena Voss, personal finance educator

Helena Voss

Behavioural Finance Specialist

Helena spent fifteen years helping families navigate financial stress before realizing most problems came from emotional patterns, not mathematical ones. Her approach focuses on understanding why we make certain money decisions.

Celia Thornfield, investment planning expert

Celia Thornfield

Practical Planning Expert

After working in corporate finance for two decades, Celia discovered her real talent was translating complex financial concepts into language normal people actually understand and can use in their daily lives.

Ingrid Kempthorne, budgeting and debt management specialist

Ingrid Kempthorne

Systems & Strategy Guide

Ingrid's background in operations management gives her a unique perspective on creating financial systems that actually work long-term. She specializes in helping people build sustainable money habits without overwhelming themselves.

Rupert Blackwood, lead program coordinator and financial literacy expert

Rupert Blackwood

Program Coordinator & Lead Educator

Rupert coordinates our entire program and brings together insights from his twenty-five years in financial education. He believes the best financial advice comes from understanding real people's real situations, not theoretical models. His straightforward teaching style helps participants build genuine confidence rather than just following rules they don't understand. When he's not teaching, Rupert volunteers with community financial literacy programs throughout regional New South Wales.