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oriphelunex

78 Mair St, Ballarat, VIC 3350

Building Financial Foundations That Actually Work

We started oriphelunex because too many people were getting overwhelmed by complicated financial advice. Our approach focuses on practical budget strategies that fit real life — not perfect spreadsheets that nobody can maintain.

How We Got Here

Our journey started with a simple observation: most financial advice assumes everyone has the same circumstances. We set out to change that.

2019

The Beginning

Started as a small consultancy in Ballarat. Our first clients were local families struggling with debt management. We quickly realized that generic budgeting tools weren't helping anyone make real progress.

2021

Expanding Our Reach

Developed our first structured program after working with over 200 families. We learned that sustainable budgets need flexibility built in — life happens, and your money plan should account for that.

2023

Refining the Process

Launched our comprehensive budget foundations program. By this point, we'd seen what worked consistently across different income levels and family situations. The key was simplicity paired with personalization.

2025

Looking Forward

Today we focus on helping Australians build financial habits that stick. Our programs start with where you are now, not where financial textbooks say you should be. Real progress happens one manageable step at a time.

The People Behind Your Financial Progress

We're not traditional financial advisors. Our team combines practical experience with genuine understanding of how money stress affects everyday decisions. We've been where our clients are — figuring out how to make ends meet while planning for something better.

Every strategy we teach has been tested in real situations. We believe financial planning should reduce anxiety, not create more of it.

Zelda Connolly

Financial Planning Director

Former debt counselor who understands the emotional side of money management. Specializes in creating realistic budget frameworks for families with irregular income.

Brynn Castellano

Budget Strategy Specialist

Develops our practical tools and tracking systems. Believes that the best budget is the one you'll actually use consistently, even during stressful months.

What Drives Our Work

Financial stability shouldn't require perfect discipline or complicated systems. We focus on building habits that work even when life gets messy — because it always does.

Practical Over Perfect

We design systems that work with your actual life, not an idealized version of it.

Progress Over Pressure

Small consistent improvements beat dramatic changes that don't stick.

Clarity Over Complexity

If you can't explain your budget simply, it's probably too complicated to maintain.

Support Over Judgment

Everyone's starting point is different. We meet you where you are, not where you think you should be.

How We Actually Help You Build Better Money Habits

Our process isn't about quick fixes or one-size-fits-all solutions. We work with you to create systems that make sense for your specific situation and goals.

1

Honest Assessment

We look at your current money habits without judgment. What's working? What isn't? Where do you get stuck?

2

Custom Framework

Build a budget structure that fits your income pattern, family needs, and personal goals. No generic templates.

3

Gradual Implementation

Start with small changes that build confidence. Add complexity only when the basics become automatic.

4

Ongoing Support

Regular check-ins to adjust your plan as circumstances change. Life evolves, and your budget should too.