Building Financial Confidence Since 2018
We started tiravelqona with a simple belief: everyone deserves to understand their money without the confusion.
What began as weekend workshops in community centers has grown into comprehensive financial education that's helped thousands of Australians take control of their budgets. We're not here to sell you complicated investment schemes or miracle solutions – just practical knowledge that actually works in real life.
Our Journey Forward
From humble beginnings to becoming Australia's trusted source for practical financial education. Each milestone represents real people whose financial confidence grew alongside ours.
The First Workshop
Started with 12 people in a Brisbane community hall, teaching basic budgeting with spreadsheets and calculators. The response was overwhelming – people were hungry for financial education that made sense.
Digital Transformation
When the world changed, we adapted quickly. Moved our proven workshop format online, reaching rural communities across Australia who'd never had access to quality financial education before.
Comprehensive Curriculum
Developed our structured 6-month program after listening to hundreds of students. Combined foundational budgeting with real-world scenarios that Australian families actually face.
Community Partnership
Partnered with local libraries and community organizations. Our educators now visit regional areas monthly, bringing financial literacy directly to communities that need it most.
Expanding Reach
This year we're launching specialized programs for different life stages – from young adults starting their first jobs to retirees managing fixed incomes. Each program addresses real Australian financial challenges.
What Drives Everything We Do
These aren't just words on a wall – they're principles that shape every lesson, every interaction, and every decision we make.
Practical Above All
No theoretical fluff or academic jargon. Every technique we teach works in real Australian households with real budgets and real challenges.
Honest Communication
We tell you what works, what doesn't, and why. No false promises about getting rich quick – just honest paths to financial stability.
Accessible Learning
Financial education shouldn't be complicated. We break down complex concepts into simple steps that anyone can understand and apply immediately.
Sustainable Habits
Quick fixes don't work. We focus on building money management habits that last years, not weeks, because that's how real financial change happens.
Community Support
Learning happens best together. Our programs create connections between people facing similar financial challenges, building networks of mutual support.
Real Results
Success isn't about perfect budgets – it's about feeling confident with money decisions and having systems that work when life gets complicated.
The Person Behind the Programs
Real expertise, genuine care, practical approach
tiravelqona grew from one person's frustration with how financial education was being taught in Australia. Too much theory, not enough practical application. Too many promises, not enough honest guidance about what actually works for regular families managing everyday expenses.
"I started teaching financial literacy because I watched too many good people struggle with money – not because they weren't smart, but because no one had shown them practical systems that actually work in Australian life."
What makes our approach different isn't complicated – we focus on what works. Every technique gets tested in real workshops with real people before it becomes part of our curriculum. Every program addresses actual challenges that Australian families face, from managing variable income to planning for school fees.
Marcus Thornley
Lead Financial Educator
Former bank financial adviser who got tired of selling products instead of teaching skills. Spent 15 years in personal banking before starting tiravelqona to focus purely on education. Still prefers spreadsheets to fancy apps, and believes the best financial plan is the one you'll actually use.