Master Your Money with Real Skills

Stop wondering where your money goes each month. Our practical budgeting courses teach you exactly how to track, plan, and grow your finances using methods that actually work in daily life.

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How We Built Australia's Most Practical Budget Training

Seven years of helping everyday Australians take control of their finances

2018

Started with Real Problems

Founded draxovara after seeing too many friends struggle with budgeting apps that didn't match their actual spending habits. We knew there had to be a better way to teach money management that worked for real people, not just financial experts.

2020

Developed Our Core Method

After working with over 200 individuals, we discovered the key patterns that separate successful budgeters from those who give up. This became our foundation curriculum that focuses on habit-building rather than complex spreadsheets.

2022

Expanded to Group Learning

Launched our first structured courses after realizing that peer support dramatically improved success rates. Students started forming accountability partnerships that continued long after completing our programs.

2025

Building the Future

Today we're preparing advanced workshops for mid-2025 that address the unique challenges Australian families face with rising costs. Our approach remains the same: practical skills you can use immediately.

Learn from Someone Who Gets It

Our teaching approach comes from years of real-world experience helping people navigate financial challenges

Financial instructor Brendan Whittacker

Brendan Whittacker

Lead Budget Instructor

Former bank advisor who left corporate finance to teach practical money skills that banks don't want you to know.

Why Our Teaching Actually Works

Most financial education treats budgeting like rocket science. We break it down into simple daily habits that fit your lifestyle, not someone else's perfect spreadsheet.

  • 12 years helping families escape debt cycles
  • Developed the "Real Money Method" used by hundreds of Australians
  • Specializes in practical psychology of spending habits
  • Focuses on sustainable changes, not temporary fixes

What You'll Actually Learn

Practical skills that make a difference in your day-to-day financial decisions

Budget tracking methods and tools

Track Money Without Obsessing

Learn simple methods to know where your money goes without turning into a spreadsheet slave. We teach you systems that take minutes, not hours, each week.

Works with any bank or payment method you already use

Emergency fund building strategies

Build Your Safety Net

Start with $50 and grow it into real financial security. We show you exactly how to find money you didn't know you had and turn it into an emergency fund that actually grows.

Most people think they need thousands to start building wealth. That's not true. You need the right approach and consistent small actions that compound over time.

Average student saves $200+ in first month

Debt management and payment strategies

Handle Debt Smart

Stop making minimum payments forever. We teach you strategic approaches to debt that can save thousands in interest while keeping your life manageable.

Covers credit cards, personal loans, and mortgages

Ready to Take Control?

Our next intensive program starts in September 2025. Limited to 20 students for personalized attention.

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Real Support When You Need It

Learning to budget isn't just about numbers. It's about changing habits that might have been with you for years. That's why our programs include ongoing support and practical troubleshooting.

  • Weekly group sessions for accountability
  • Direct access to instructors between classes
  • Real-world problem solving with your actual finances
  • Community of people working toward similar goals
Student success coordinator Helena Castellanos

Helena Castellanos

Student Success Coordinator

Helps students navigate the emotional side of money management and maintain motivation through challenging financial changes.