Whether you’re learning to manage your personal finances, growing a small business, or supporting your local community, The Simple Budget offers practical, no-fluff training that works.
The Simple Budget
Trusted by over 12,000 Australians
Build a budget that fits your lifestyle
Understand your cash flow and grow with confidence
Financial literacy programs for councils, libraries, and community groups
Practical Money Skills for Everyday Life
NDIS-friendly support for budgeting, shopping, saving and confidence with money
What we can work on
Perfect for participants who
🌿 are building independence
🌿 feel overwhelmed by money
🌿 are preparing for work or adult life
🌿 learn best with practical, visual support
🌿 need gentle 1:1 or small group learning
🌿 Understanding money
🌿 Needs and wants
🌿 Budgeting for everyday expenses
🌿 Shopping, paying and practising change
🌿 Saving for goals
🌿 Safe banking and avoiding scams
🌿 Building independence with money
Business Budgeting & Mentoring — With Jackie Matjasec
Get clarity. Build confidence. Take control of your business money.
Running a business can be overwhelming when your numbers don’t make sense. You’re juggling clients, invoices, cash flow — and trying to build something sustainable at the same time.
I’m not an accountant or a financial planner — I’m a business owner, just like you. My mentoring sessions are hands-on, practical and real. Together, we’ll get your money organised, your systems flowing, and your mindset ready to grow.
📍 Based in Logan QLD — supporting Brisbane, Ipswich, Gold Coast and businesses online across Australia.
Ask your questions, get some clarity, and see if the Business Budget Setup feels right for you. No pressure, no sales pitch.
Hi, I’m Jackie Matjasec. I’m passionate about making money simple and practical. Over 10,000 Australians have used The Simple Budget to get on top of their money
Over the years, The Simple Budget has helped thousands of people feel more confident with their money.
Our programs are trusted by councils, libraries, and community organisations across South East Queensland and beyond.
With a friendly, down-to-earth approach, we make money simple — so individuals and small business owners can focus on what matters most.
Proudly Based in Logan, Delivering Across Australia
We’re proud to serve the Logan, Brisbane, Ipswich, and Gold Coast communities — and offer online or special travel options to the rest of Australia.
Whether you’re an individual, small business owner, community group, or not-for-profit organisation, our workshops and mentoring sessions can be tailored to your needs.
Practical budgeting and money skills for real life
The Simple Budget helps individuals, young people, NDIS participants, small business owners and community groups build practical money skills in a simple, useful and easy-to-understand way.
Founded by Jackie Matjasec, The Simple Budget offers budgeting workshops, 1:1 mentoring, NDIS money skills support, online learning and practical books.
What do you need help with?
Personal Budgeting
Get clear, practical help to build a budget that works for you. Learn how to track spending, manage bills, handle debt and feel more confident with your money.
NDIS Money Skills
Practical, easy-to-understand support for NDIS participants to build everyday money skills, make choices, plan ahead and feel more independent in managing money.
Workshops & Speaking
Engaging workshops and keynote sessions for schools, community groups, workplaces and events. Real-life strategies that are practical, relatable and empowering.
Books & Courses
Access practical books and online courses to build confidence with money. Learn at your own pace and revisit the lessons anytime you need.
Logan-based budgeting support, workshops and money skills education
The Simple Budget is proudly based in Logan, Queensland, supporting individuals, families, NDIS participants, small businesses, libraries, councils and community organisations across Logan, Brisbane, Ipswich, the Gold Coast and online across Australia.
Whether you need personal budgeting support, NDIS money skills sessions, a community workshop or a practical small business money session, Jackie can tailor the support to your needs.
New book coming soon
The Money Side of Living: Starting Out With Money
A practical money book for young people starting out in the real world.
Covers first jobs, pay, tax, super, banking, scams, budgeting, saving and everyday money decisions, in a simple, down-to-earth way.
What we can work on
🌿 Understanding money
🌿 Needs and wants
🌿 Budgeting for everyday expenses
🌿 Shopping, paying and practising change
🌿 Saving for goals
🌿 Safe banking and avoiding scams
🌿 Building independence with mone
Why The Simple Budget?
We make money simple and practical with down-to-earth tools you can use straight away.
Practical. Friendly. Real.
No jargon. No shame.
Join thousands of individuals and organisations building confidence and skills with money.
12,000+ Australians helped
We make money simple and practical with down-to-earth tools you can use straight away.
Meet Jackie
Hi, I’m Jackie Matjasec, founder of The Simple Budget.
I’m a financial literacy educator, author and workshop facilitator based in Logan, Queensland. I’m passionate about helping people build practical money skills, confidence and independence for real life.
Whether you’re just starting out or want to sharpen your skills, I’m here to help you feel more in control of your money.
The Simple Budget
The Simple Budget provides general financial education, not personal advice. Consider your own situation and seek professional guidance where needed