Real People, Real Financial Progress

We started oririceliarera because we got tired of watching friends and family struggle with money stress. Not because they didn't earn enough, but because nobody ever taught them how to make their dollars work properly. That was back in 2019, and we're still here doing what we love most - helping Australians get their finances sorted without the fancy jargon or unrealistic promises.

How We Got Here

Every good story starts with a problem worth solving. Ours began when we realised most financial advice was either too complicated or too generic to actually help real people.

2019

The Wake-Up Call

Kieran's sister called in tears because she couldn't figure out why her bank account was always empty despite having a decent job. That conversation lasted three hours and changed everything. We realised the financial education system was broken - all theory, no practical help.

2020-2021

Testing What Actually Works

During the pandemic, we started running free budgeting workshops from Kieran's garage. Word spread quickly because people were getting real results. Not magical overnight transformations, but genuine progress - like finally building an emergency fund or paying off that credit card that had been hanging around for years.

2022-2023

Building Something Bigger

We moved online and created our first structured programs. The feedback was incredible - people loved having a clear system they could follow at their own pace. We learned that everyone's financial situation is different, but the fundamentals of good money management are surprisingly consistent.

2024-2025

Growing Into Today

Now we're helping hundreds of Australian families each year. What hasn't changed is our commitment to keeping things simple and practical. We still test every piece of advice with real people before we share it, and we still believe that financial literacy should be accessible to everyone.

Meet The Team

We're not financial advisors or accountants. We're educators who happen to be really good at helping people understand their money. Both of us have been through our own financial struggles, which is probably why we're so passionate about this work.

Kieran Bridgewood

Financial Education Director

Started his career in retail management and knows what it's like to live paycheck to paycheck. Kieran has a gift for explaining complex financial concepts in ways that actually make sense. He's the one who developed our signature budgeting framework that thousands of Australians now use.

Thadeus Northcote

Budget Strategy Specialist

Former small business owner who learned about cash flow management the hard way. Thadeus specialises in helping people create budgets that actually work with their lifestyle, not against it. He's particularly good at working with families and people with irregular incomes.

What We Stand For

Financial education shouldn't be intimidating or overcomplicated. We believe everyone deserves to understand how money works without needing a finance degree. Our approach is built on honesty, practicality, and respect for where you're starting from.

No Financial Shame

Everyone makes money mistakes. We focus on where you're going, not where you've been. Judgment-free zone, always.
Real-World Practicality

Everything we teach gets tested with real people first. If it doesn't work in the messy reality of daily life, we don't share it.
Progress Over Perfection

Small, consistent improvements beat dramatic changes that don't stick. We celebrate every win, no matter how small.
Honest Communication

We tell you what we really think, even when it's not what you want to hear. Sugar-coating financial advice helps nobody.