Rural Financial Counselling Service
We offer free, unbiased, independent, confidential and expert support to farmers, fishers, foresters and other rural businesses
Find out moreSmall Business Financial Counselling Service
If your rural small business is doing it tough, one of our qualified financial counsellors may be able to assist.
Find out moreWhat We Do
Richmond Valley Business and Rural Financial Counselling Services (RVB&RFCS) Inc is a local non-profit organisation that hosts government funded programs to foster regional economic development in the north eastern region of New South Wales.
RFCSNSW- NR supports eligible farmers, fishers, forest growers, harvesters and small related rural businesses who are suffering financial hardship, and who have no alternative sources of impartial support, to manage and adjust to the challenge of industry and climate variability.
Learn more about usService Area
RVB&RFCS service region covers the north eastern region of New South Wales. With offices in the 16 following regional centres, our counsellors are never far away:
- Armidale
- Glen Innes
- Grafton
- Gunnedah
- Hawksbury
- Inverell
- Lismore
- Macksville
- Moree
- Narrabri
- Richmond
- Scone
- Singleton
- Tamworth
- Taree
- Tenterfield
Meet our Counsellors
Our financial counsellors are located throughout Northern NSW and offer a free, impartial and confidential service to agribusinesses and small businesses throughout the region.
Case Studies
Taranar and Cody
Taranar and Cody's business Frothy Feeds was heavily effected by the fires that ravaged Northern NSW in 2019. They saw an opportunity to pivot to an organic cafe model, but weren't sure where to start. This is their story.
Read storyNeed help to get through a difficult time?
Our financial counsellors can help help you understand your finances and make a clear plan to move forward.