Lachlan Thorne
Content Development LeadFormer high school maths teacher who switched to financial education after watching too many families struggle with basic money concepts. Specialises in making complicated things simple.
Learning Materials That Actually Make Sense
We've spent years watching families struggle with complicated financial jargon and overwhelming spreadsheets. So we built something different.
Our materials break down family budgeting, savings strategies, and future planning into practical steps that fit real Australian households. No fluff, no corporate speak—just honest guidance that helps you make confident money decisions.
Whether you're juggling mortgage payments, school fees, or planning for retirement, these resources meet you where you are. They're designed for busy parents, not financial analysts.
Resources Built for Real Life
Everything here comes from actual conversations with Australian families. We listened to what confused people most, then created materials that address those exact pain points.
Budget Worksheets
Straightforward templates that track income and expenses without making you feel like you need an accounting degree. Fill them in over coffee, adjust as life changes.
Planning Calculators
Simple tools for working out mortgage scenarios, education savings targets, and retirement timelines. Enter your numbers, see what's possible.
Situation Guides
Written walkthroughs for common family moments—buying your first home, having a baby, changing careers. Each one outlines money decisions you'll face and options to consider.
Quick Reference Sheets
One-page summaries you can print and stick on the fridge. Emergency fund basics, debt reduction strategies, insurance coverage checklists.
Case Studies
Real examples from families we've worked with (names changed, obviously). See how others tackled similar challenges and what worked for them.
Discussion Starters
Questions to help couples get on the same page about money. Because the hardest part is often just starting the conversation.
What You'll Find Inside
Each resource tackles specific situations families face. We update them regularly based on what people tell us they need.
First Home Buyers Pack
Step-by-step breakdown of deposit savings, loan comparisons, and hidden costs nobody tells you about. Updated for 2025 market conditions across Australian states.
Growing Family Finances
How money shifts when kids arrive. Childcare costs, parental leave planning, adjusting budgets for one income, setting up education funds. The stuff that keeps new parents up at night.
Debt Reduction Roadmap
Practical approaches for paying down credit cards, personal loans, and extra mortgage payments. Different strategies for different situations—no one-size-fits-all lectures.
Savings Goal Planner
How to actually save for holidays, car replacements, house deposits, or whatever matters to your family. Realistic timelines and methods that fit around everyday expenses.
Who Creates These Resources
Our materials team combines financial expertise with teaching experience. They've all worked directly with Australian families and know what actually helps versus what just sounds impressive.
Sienna Bardsley
Family Finance SpecialistSpent a decade in mortgage broking before joining us. Creates most of our home buying and debt management materials based on thousands of client conversations.
Freya Kellett
Budget Strategy AdvisorQualified financial counsellor who designs our budgeting tools and worksheets. Has a knack for creating systems that busy parents can actually maintain long-term.
Start Learning on Your Schedule
Our upcoming courses walk through these materials in depth, with time for questions and personalised guidance. Sessions start in July 2025, running evenings and weekends to fit around family schedules. Or grab the resources now and work through them at your own pace.