Your Financial Journey Starts Here

We've been helping Australians take control of their finances since 2019. Our approach isn't about rigid rules or one-size-fits-all solutions — it's about building budgets that actually work for your life.

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How We Got Started

Back in 2019, our founder Sarah McKenzie was working as a financial counselor in regional NSW. She kept seeing the same problem: people would get excited about budgeting, follow a strict plan for a few weeks, then give up when life inevitably got messy.

That's when the lightbulb went off. What if budgets could bend without breaking? What if they could adapt to school holidays, unexpected car repairs, or that promotion that changed everything?

We started small — just Sarah and a simple idea that budgets should serve people, not the other way around. Today, we're still that same company, just with better tools and a lot more experience.

Keep It Simple

Your budget shouldn't require a PhD in finance. We strip away the jargon and focus on what actually matters: tracking your money in a way that makes sense to you.

Real Support

When you're stuck, we're here. Not with automated responses or FAQ pages, but with real conversations about your specific situation and practical next steps.

Your Goals Matter

Whether you're saving for a house deposit or just trying to stop living paycheck to paycheck, we build your budget around what you're actually working toward.

Why Flexible Works Better

Traditional budgeting tells you to put exactly 0 toward groceries every week. But what happens when the kids have swimming carnival and you need extra snacks? Or when you're invited to a birthday dinner?

Our flexible approach lets you set ranges instead of fixed amounts. Maybe groceries are 0-250 depending on what's happening that week. Maybe your entertainment budget flexes up in summer and down in winter.

The result? A budget that bends with your life instead of breaking when things get real.

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Meet the Team

We're a small team based in North Tamworth, and we like it that way. When you contact us, you're talking to real people who actually understand what it's like to juggle bills, kids, and unexpected expenses.

Sarah McKenzie

Founder & Lead Financial Coach

Started zelanarion after seeing too many people struggle with inflexible budgets. Former financial counselor with 8 years experience. Mum of two who practices what she preaches — her own budget has survived everything from surprise vet bills to spontaneous weekend getaways.

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Ready to Try a Better Way?

Join hundreds of Australians who've discovered that budgeting doesn't have to be a constant battle. Let's build something that actually fits your life.

Start Your Budget Journey