Rural Financial Counselling Service
NSW-Northern Region
We provide free, independent and confidential assistance to help eligible farmers and small rural related businesses with current and long-term financial planning.
We are funded by the Australian Government and New South Wales Government.
Rural Financial Counselling Service
We offer free, unbiased, independent, confidential and expert support to farmers, fishers, foresters and other rural businesses
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If your rural small business is doing it tough, one of our qualified financial counsellors may be able to assist.
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What 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.
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Service 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.
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Flood Disaster Recovery Primary Producers Grant
The NSW Storms and Floods Disaster Grant was available until 16th October 2021.
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Working Together – NEMA and RFCSNR talk flood recovery in Muswellbrook Shire
When NEMA Recovery Support Officer Laura Sheed invited our RFC Nasir Khan to join her on a visit to Bearami Creek in Muswellbrook Shire recently, it was a fantastic opportunity … Continued
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In Farming? Why it PAYS to see an RFC!
Juggling mounting costs and farm debt or wanting to increase your viability and profits? Find out why talking to an Rural Financial Counsellor for a FREE chat is an excellent idea.
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Need 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.