Making Sense of Money Without the Jargon
Most people learn about budgets and investments through trial and error. But what if there was a clearer path? We help everyday Australians understand their finances through practical workshops that focus on real situations, not textbook theory.
Starting September 2025, our new programs bring together small groups to explore everything from household budgeting to long-term planning. It's less about memorising formulas and more about building confidence with your actual money decisions.
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Who's Teaching This Stuff
Our programs are led by people who've spent years working with Australian families on their money questions. No theoretical experts—just folks who've been in the trenches.
Thorne Aldridge
Thorne spent twelve years helping small business owners navigate tax seasons and cash flow challenges before realising most people needed basic financial literacy first. His workshops started in community centres around Canberra back in 2019.
What sets his approach apart is the focus on mistakes—he shares his own quite openly. Like the time he overlooked insurance gaps in his twenties and learned the hard way. Or when he ignored compound interest calculations and missed out on better returns for years.
He's developed a teaching style that strips away intimidating finance speak. Instead of lecturing about asset allocation, he'll walk through how to actually compare super funds using real websites and real numbers. His autumn 2025 sessions are already booking up, which tells you something about how approachable people find his methods.
Two Ways to Learn, Different Outcomes
We offer both online modules and in-person workshops. They're not identical—each format suits different learning styles and schedules. Here's what actually differs between them.
Online Modules
- Self-paced video lessons you can pause and revisit
- Interactive calculators for budgeting scenarios
- Downloadable templates for tracking expenses
- Monthly Q&A sessions via video call
- Access to course materials for 18 months
- Best for people with irregular schedules
Workshop Series
- Eight evening sessions over two months
- Small groups capped at twelve participants
- Real-time discussion of personal scenarios
- Guest speakers from local financial services
- Workbook with exercises completed together
- Best for those who learn through conversation
What It Costs to Get Started
All prices in Australian dollars. Payment plans available for workshops. No hidden fees—what you see is what you pay. Programs launch September 2025 through January 2026.
- Six online modules
- Budget planning templates
- Email support
- Certificate upon completion
- Full workshop series
- All online modules included
- One-on-one session
- Lifetime resource access
- Guest expert sessions
- Everything in Comprehensive
- Investment planning module
- Tax strategy overview
- Three private consultations
- Priority enrollment
