We're Here Because Savings Shouldn't Be Complicated
Back in 2019, I watched my sister stress over her finances for the third month straight. She had a decent job, no major debts, but somehow money always disappeared before the next payday. That's when it hit me—most people don't need complex investment strategies. They need someone to explain the basics without the jargon.
sylvaronex started as weekend workshops in South Hobart. Now we help thousands of Australians build actual savings habits that stick.
From Kitchen Table to Classroom
The first "class" was six people crammed around my dining table. We talked about budgeting apps, splitting expenses, and why buying coffee doesn't actually ruin your financial future (despite what every finance guru says).
What surprised me was how relieved everyone felt just talking about money openly. No judgment. No pretending they had it all figured out.
By early 2020, we'd moved into a proper space. Then the pandemic hit, and we shifted everything online faster than I thought possible. Turns out, people needed this even more when everything felt uncertain.
How We Actually Teach This Stuff
Financial education sounds formal and boring. Ours isn't. We focus on three things that genuinely matter when you're trying to save money.
Start With Your Real Numbers
You can't fix what you can't see. We spend the first session just looking at where money actually goes. Not where you think it goes—where it really goes. Most people are surprised. Some are horrified. But once you know, you can do something about it.
Build Systems That Work for You
Generic advice doesn't help. What works for a single 25-year-old won't work for a family of four. We help you create a savings approach that fits your actual life—your income, your expenses, your goals. If it's too rigid, you won't stick with it.
Keep Going When It Gets Hard
The car breaks down. The kid needs braces. Life happens, and savings plans fall apart. That's when most programs end. Ours continues. We teach you how to adapt when plans change, because they always do.
What We Stand For
These aren't just nice words on a website. They're the things we actually care about when we're teaching.
Plain Language Only
If you need a finance degree to understand it, we're explaining it wrong. We use normal words for normal people.
Your Goals, Not Ours
Maybe you want to travel. Maybe you want a house deposit. Maybe you just want to stop stressing every month. All valid. We help with what matters to you.
Zero Judgment Zone
Made some financial mistakes? Welcome to being human. We're here to help you move forward, not lecture you about the past.
Who's Actually Teaching
Leo Pritchard
Financial Education Director
I spent ten years in traditional banking before realizing I was helping rich people get richer while regular folks struggled with basics. That didn't sit right.
Left that job in 2019 to start sylvaronex. Best decision I ever made, even though my former colleagues thought I was crazy. Now I get to help people who actually need it.
When I'm not teaching, I'm probably hiking somewhere in Tasmania or trying to convince my partner that we don't need another rescue dog. (We definitely do.)
Ready to Get Started?
Our next programs begin in September 2025. Small groups, practical focus, real results. See if it's right for you.
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