Money Shouldn't Be Mysterious

We started narquelysera in 2019 because too many people felt lost when it came to their finances. Not anymore. We're here to make budgeting make sense.

Built from Real Experience with Real Struggles

Back in early 2019, I sat across from a friend who earned decent money but constantly ran out before payday. She wasn't reckless. She just had no system. And when she tried those complicated finance apps? They made her feel worse.

That conversation stuck with me. Money management shouldn't require an accounting degree. So we started narquelysera with one clear goal: teach budgeting in a way that actually sticks. No jargon. No judgment. Just practical steps that work in everyday life.

We opened our first workshop space in Broadbeach mid-2019 with 12 participants. Now we've helped thousands of Australians across Queensland and beyond understand where their money goes and how to make it work better for them.

narquelysera's Broadbeach learning space where budgeting workshops take place

What Drives Everything We Do

These aren't corporate values we stuck on a wall. They're the principles that shape every workshop, every resource, every conversation.

01

Keep It Plain

Financial concepts shouldn't sound like riddles. We explain things the way you'd explain them to a friend over coffee. Clear beats clever every time.

02

Start Where You Are

Whether you're tracking expenses for the first time or fixing old habits, we meet you at your actual starting point. No shame. No comparing to others.

03

Build Real Skills

We care about what you can actually do when you leave. Theory matters, but practice matters more. You'll work through real scenarios with real numbers.

The People Behind the Programs

We're not financial advisers in suits. We're educators who've sat with hundreds of people working through their money stress. We know what confusion looks like, and we know how to clear it up.

Our teaching approach comes from years of trial, error, and listening. What worked in 2019 looked different than what works now. We adapt constantly based on what actually helps people succeed.

narquelysera team reviewing participant progress and workshop feedback
Finnian Gallagher, Learning Director at narquelysera

Finnian Gallagher

Learning Director

Finnian spent eight years teaching adult education before moving into financial literacy. He designs our workshop structure and trains facilitators. His specialty is breaking down complex budget scenarios into manageable steps.

Callum Braddock, Program Coordinator at narquelysera

Callum Braddock

Program Coordinator

Callum runs the day-to-day operations and coordinates all our learning programs. He's the person who makes sure workshops run smoothly and participant questions get answered promptly. Background in community education and event coordination.

How We Actually Teach This Stuff

We've refined our method over six years of workshops. Here's what happens when you join a narquelysera program.

You Map Your Current Reality

First step is always seeing where you actually stand. We guide you through tracking your real spending patterns for two weeks before any formal lessons start. Most people are surprised by what they discover.

No guessing. No estimating. Just honest numbers that show your starting point.

We Build Your Budget Framework

Then we work together to create a budget structure that fits your actual life. Not some template. Not what works for someone else. Your income, your expenses, your priorities.

You learn allocation methods, expense categories, and how to handle irregular costs that always seem to throw people off track.

You Practice Making Decisions

Knowledge means nothing without practice. We run through real scenarios where you decide how to handle unexpected expenses, income changes, and competing priorities. You make mistakes in a safe environment.

By the end, you've worked through dozens of situations that mirror what you'll face in regular life.

You Get Ongoing Support

Learning doesn't stop when the program ends. You can reach out with questions, attend review sessions, and access updated resources as your situation changes.

Most participants check back in 3-4 times during their first year as they encounter new budget challenges.

Workshop participants working through budget allocation exercises Example budget framework created during narquelysera learning session