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SUMMARY:Future Foundations - Succession Solutions Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Planning for the future of your farm business isn’t easy — but it doesn’t have to be overwhelming. Future Foundations is a practical\, solutions-driven workshop that will give farming families confidence that a path to solid succession and business transitions is possible. \nWith insights from Matt Meehan of Livesolver Financial\, you’ll explore strategies that have turned tough conversations into clear outcomes. \nThis informative 1/2 day event will guide you toward: \n\nbuilding a strong succession/transition plan\nprotecting your legacy\nsupporting family harmony\nsetting the next generation up for success.\n\n  \nWho should attend?\nFarming families\, business partners\, and anyone thinking about the future of their farm business.\nWhat you’ll gain:\nUseful ideas\, fresh perspectives\, and the reassurance that workable solutions are possible.\nEvent Details\nWhere:  Moree Services Club\nWhen: Thursday 23rd October from 9:00am -1pm \nYOUR FREE TICKET INCLUDES\nLight Refreshments\, Tea and Coffee \nFor More information Please Call our Community Engagement Officer Sam on 1800 344 090 or speak with your local RFC\nBook Your Seats Today(Opens in a new tab) \n\nAbout Our Presenter\n\n\n\nMatt Meehan\n \nMatt Meehan is the founder of Lifesolver Financial\, where he works with farming families across Australia to navigate the challenges of succession and transition. A certified financial planner\, chartered accountant and coach with more than 30 years experience\, Matt combines technical expertise with a practical\, people-first approach. His focus is on helping families move past roadblocks\, find clarity\, and build a pathway toward a stronger future for both the business and the next generation.
URL:https://rfcsnr.org.au/event/future-foundations/
CATEGORIES:Succession Planning
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20250926T090000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20250926T130000
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SUMMARY:Nurturing the Conversation - Interactive Event for Rural Women
DESCRIPTION:An Interactive Event for WOMEN Navigating and Leading Family Farm Succession  \nResponding to REAL requests from rural women and women in agriculture/primary production RFCSNR are thrilled to welcome Malinda Guest as our feature speaker for Nurturing the Conversation. This is a very special WOMEN’S ONLY event. \nWhen assisting our clients with Succession Planning we have found that women often take on the huge rollercoaster of emotions that come with navigating the succession planning process. They try to be the nurturer\, the mediator with family dynamics\, and endeavour to keep family in tact physically and emotionally. \nThis event is to help assist women in this process providing strategies to help foster harmonious family dynamics. \nRecognising the foundational role women play in agricultural families and the resilience needed for thoughtful succession planning this event is designed to provide you: \n\nA supportive space to explore effective communications strategies within a family context\nNew skills and knowledge to maintain healthy balance and boundaries\nImportant connections with other women in your region\n\nAll Women Welcome\nThis is an inclusive event for all women with a connection to multi-generational farming or farm property transition of any industry or size. We encourage you to attend with your sisters\, mothers\, friends or other women from your community. \nEvent Details\nWhere:  CWA Rooms Scone\nWhen: Friday 26th September  from 9:00am -1pm \nYOUR FREE TICKET INCLUDES\nDelicious Morning Tea\nTake Home Bag including Malinda’s TACTICS cards and more To ensure a meaningful experience with room to participate this event has LIMITED SEATS – will SELL OUT quickly. PLEASE NOTE: A wait list will be available once all available tickets have gone.\nFor More information Please Call our Communications Officer  Emma on 1800 344 090 or speak with your local RFC\n\nAbout Malinda\n\n\n\n\n\nMalinda Guest  BSc.(HONS)(Psych)\, M Psych (Clin)\, MAPS FCCLP\n \nDirector and Clinical Psychologist of Boundless Psychology\, Malinda is committed to educating individuals and communities on crucial topics such as understanding mental health\, improving communication\, and creating healthy relationships. She has a passion for rural mental health and juggles a diverse array of roles\, including mother\, wife\, clinical psychologist\, director\, and supervisor. \nMalinda created Let’s Talk Tactics and Know Your Mates to educate individuals on effective communication—especially around meaningful and challenging topics. These frameworks are central to the workshops\, community events\, and fundraisers she organises and emcees. \nIn addition to her work as a treating Clinical Psychologist\, Malinda regularly provides guidance and advice to media outlets\, including appearances on ABC National Radio\, sharing insights on mental health and rural issues. \n\n\n\nBook Your Seats Today(Opens in a new tab)
URL:https://rfcsnr.org.au/event/nurturing-the-conversation-interactive-event-for-rural-women-2/
LOCATION:CWA Rooms Scone\, 1 Surman street\, Scone\, NSW\, 2337\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Succession Planning
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20250912T090000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20250912T130000
DTSTAMP:20260501T112238
CREATED:20250804T045236Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250804T052405Z
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SUMMARY:Nurturing the Conversation - Interactive Event for Rural Women
DESCRIPTION:An Interactive Event for WOMEN Navigating and Leading Family Farm Succession  \nResponding to REAL requests from rural women and women in agriculture/primary production RFCSNR are thrilled to welcome Malinda Guest as our feature speaker for Nurturing the Conversation. This is a very special WOMEN’S ONLY event. \nWhen assisting our clients with Succession Planning we have found that women often take on the huge rollercoaster of emotions that come with navigating the succession planning process. They try to be the nurturer\, the mediator with family dynamics\, and endeavour to keep family in tact physically and emotionally. \nThis event is to help assist women in this process providing strategies to help foster harmonious family dynamics. \nRecognising the foundational role women play in agricultural families and the resilience needed for thoughtful succession planning this event is designed to provide you: \n\nA supportive space to explore effective communications strategies within a family context\nNew skills and knowledge to maintain healthy balance and boundaries\nImportant connections with other women in your region\n\nAll Women Welcome\nThis is an inclusive event for all women with a connection to multi-generational farming or farm property transition of any industry or size. We encourage you to attend with your sisters\, mothers\, friends or other women from your community. \nEvent Details\nWhere:  Town & Country Club Moree\nWhen: Friday 12th September  from 9:00am -1pm \nYOUR FREE TICKET INCLUDES\nDelicious Morning Tea\nTake Home Bag including Malinda’s TACTICS cards and more To ensure a meaningful experience with room to participate this event has LIMITED SEATS – will SELL OUT quickly. PLEASE NOTE: A wait list will be available once all available tickets have gone.\nFor More information Please Call our Communications Officer  Emma on 1800 344 090 or speak with your local RFC\n\nAbout Malinda\n\n\n\n\n\nMalinda Guest  BSc.(HONS)(Psych)\, M Psych (Clin)\, MAPS FCCLP\n \nDirector and Clinical Psychologist of Boundless Psychology\, Malinda is committed to educating individuals and communities on crucial topics such as understanding mental health\, improving communication\, and creating healthy relationships. She has a passion for rural mental health and juggles a diverse array of roles\, including mother\, wife\, clinical psychologist\, director\, and supervisor. \nMalinda created Let’s Talk Tactics and Know Your Mates to educate individuals on effective communication—especially around meaningful and challenging topics. These frameworks are central to the workshops\, community events\, and fundraisers she organises and emcees. \nIn addition to her work as a treating Clinical Psychologist\, Malinda regularly provides guidance and advice to media outlets\, including appearances on ABC National Radio\, sharing insights on mental health and rural issues. \n\n\n\nBook Your Seats Today(Opens in a new tab)
URL:https://rfcsnr.org.au/event/nurturing-the-conversation-interactive-event-for-rural-women/
LOCATION:Town & Country Club Moree\, 7 Frome Street\, Moree\, NSW\, 2400\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Succession Planning
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20250522T180000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20250522T203000
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SUMMARY:NSW Farmers Business Plan Ready Armidale
DESCRIPTION:NSW Farmers has once again teamed up with the NSW Farm Business Resilience Program and Rural Financial Counselling Service to deliver “Business Plan Ready” workshops across NSW. \n\n\nFollowing on from the popular Bank Ready workshops\, these sessions will allow producers of all commodities and experience levels to work through a farm business plan with the guidance of your local RFCS counsellor. Research shows that farms with structured business plans are better equipped at managing challenges posed by seasonal/ environmental conditions and market volatility\, and maintaining financial stability. \n\n\nThese workshops will be presented by RFCS\, and are free for all members and non-members of NSW Farmers to attend. We would encourage all members of your farms decision making team to come along and take part in this crucial step of your farm’s business journey. \nEvent Details\nWhere: Armidale City Bowling Club\nWhen: Thursday 22nd May from 6:00pm – 8:30pm \n\nAs places are limited\, we ask that you register your attendance here:\nBook Your Seats Today(Opens in a new tab)
URL:https://rfcsnr.org.au/event/bprarmidale/
LOCATION:Private: Armidale City Bowling Club\, 92/96 Dumaresq St\, Armidale\, NSW\, 2350
CATEGORIES:Succession Planning
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20250521T180000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20250521T203000
DTSTAMP:20260501T112238
CREATED:20250506T035244Z
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SUMMARY:NSW Farmers Business Plan Ready Tenterfield
DESCRIPTION:NSW Farmers has once again teamed up with the NSW Farm Business Resilience Program and Rural Financial Counselling Service to deliver “Business Plan Ready” workshops across NSW. \n\n\nFollowing on from the popular Bank Ready workshops\, these sessions will allow producers of all commodities and experience levels to work through a farm business plan with the guidance of your local RFCS counsellor. Research shows that farms with structured business plans are better equipped at managing challenges posed by seasonal/ environmental conditions and market volatility\, and maintaining financial stability. \n\n\nThese workshops will be presented by RFCS\, and are free for all members and non-members of NSW Farmers to attend. We would encourage all members of your farms decision making team to come along and take part in this crucial step of your farm’s business journey. \nEvent Details\nWhere: Tenterfield Golf Club\nWhen: Wednesday 21st May from 6:00pm – 8:30pm \n\nAs places are limited\, we ask that you register your attendance here:\nBook Your Seats Today(Opens in a new tab)
URL:https://rfcsnr.org.au/event/bprtenterfield/
LOCATION:Private: Tenterfield Golf Club\, 169 Pelham St\, Tenterfield\, 2372
CATEGORIES:Succession Planning
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20250411T090000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20250411T130000
DTSTAMP:20260501T112238
CREATED:20250210T031456Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250312T055322Z
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SUMMARY:Nurturing the Conversation - Interactive Event for Rural Women
DESCRIPTION:An Interactive Event for WOMEN Navigating and Leading Family Farm Succession  \nResponding to REAL requests from rural women and women in agriculture/primary production RFCSNR are thrilled to welcome Malinda Guest as our feature speaker for Nurturing the Conversation. This is a very special WOMEN’S ONLY event. \nWhen assisting our clients with Succession Planning we have found that women often take on the huge rollercoaster of emotions that come with navigating the succession planning process. They try to be the nurturer\, the mediator with family dynamics\, and endeavour to keep family in tact physically and emotionally. \nThis event is to help assist women in this process providing strategies to help foster harmonious family dynamics. \nRecognising the foundational role women play in agricultural families and the resilience needed for thoughtful succession planning this event is designed to provide you: \n\nA supportive space to explore effective communications strategies within a family context\nNew skills and knowledge to maintain healthy balance and boundaries\nImportant connections with other women in your region\n\nAll Women Welcome\nThis is an inclusive event for all women with a connection to multi-generational farming or farm property transition of any industry or size. We encourage you to attend with your sisters\, mothers\, friends or other women from your community. \nEvent Details\nWhere:  Grafton Gold Club\nWhen: Friday 11th April  from 9:30am -1pm \nYOUR FREE TICKET INCLUDES\nDelicious Morning Tea\nTake Home Bag including Malinda’s TACTICS cards and more To ensure a meaningful experience with room to participate this event has LIMITED SEATS – will SELL OUT quickly. PLEASE NOTE: A wait list will be available once all available tickets have gone.\nFor More information Please Call our Communications Officer  Emma on 1800 344 090 or speak with your local RFC\n\nAbout Malinda\n\n\n\n\n\nMalinda Guest  BSc.(HONS)(Psych)\, M Psych (Clin)\, MAPS FCCLP\n \nDirector and Clinical Psychologist of Boundless Psychology\, Malinda is committed to educating individuals and communities on crucial topics such as understanding mental health\, improving communication\, and creating healthy relationships. She has a passion for rural mental health and juggles a diverse array of roles\, including mother\, wife\, clinical psychologist\, director\, and supervisor. \nMalinda created Let’s Talk Tactics and Know Your Mates to educate individuals on effective communication—especially around meaningful and challenging topics. These frameworks are central to the workshops\, community events\, and fundraisers she organises and emcees. \nIn addition to her work as a treating Clinical Psychologist\, Malinda regularly provides guidance and advice to media outlets\, including appearances on ABC National Radio\, sharing insights on mental health and rural issues. \n\n\n\nBook Your Seats Today(Opens in a new tab)
URL:https://rfcsnr.org.au/event/ntcgrafton/
CATEGORIES:Succession Planning
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20250328T090000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20250328T130000
DTSTAMP:20260501T112238
CREATED:20250210T231547Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250211T043943Z
UID:10000017-1743152400-1743166800@rfcsnr.org.au
SUMMARY:Nurturing the Conversation - Interactive Event for Rural Women
DESCRIPTION:An Interactive Event for WOMEN Navigating and Leading Family Farm Succession  \nResponding to REAL requests from rural women and women in agriculture/primary production RFCSNR are thrilled to welcome Malinda Guest as our feature speaker for Nurturing the Conversation. This is a very special WOMEN’S ONLY event. \nWhen assisting our clients with Succession Planning we have found that women often take on the huge rollercoaster of emotions that come with navigating the succession planning process. They try to be the nurturer\, the mediator with family dynamics\, and endeavour to keep family in tact physically and emotionally. \nThis event is to help assist women in this process providing strategies to help foster harmonious family dynamics. \nRecognising the foundational role women play in agricultural families and the resilience needed for thoughtful succession planning this event is designed to provide you: \n\nA supportive space to explore effective communications strategies within a family context\nNew skills and knowledge to maintain healthy balance and boundaries\nImportant connections with other women in your region\n\nAll Women Welcome\nThis is an inclusive event for all women with a connection to multi-generational farming or farm property transition of any industry or size. We encourage you to attend with your sisters\, mothers\, friends or other women from your community. \nEvent Details\nWhere:  Blair Athol Homestead\nWhen: Friday 28th March from 9:30am -1pm \nYOUR FREE TICKET INCLUDES\nDelicious Morning Tea\nTake Home Bag including Malinda’s TACTICS cards and more To ensure a meaningful experience with room to participate this event has LIMITED SEATS – will SELL OUT quickly. PLEASE NOTE: A wait list will be available once all available tickets have gone.\nFor More information Please Call our Communications Officer  Emma on 1800 344 090 or speak with your local RFC\n\nAbout Malinda\n\n\n\n\n\nMalinda Guest  BSc.(HONS)(Psych)\, M Psych (Clin)\, MAPS FCCLP\n \nDirector and Clinical Psychologist of Boundless Psychology\, Malinda is committed to educating individuals and communities on crucial topics such as understanding mental health\, improving communication\, and creating healthy relationships. She has a passion for rural mental health and juggles a diverse array of roles\, including mother\, wife\, clinical psychologist\, director\, and supervisor. \nMalinda created Let’s Talk Tactics and Know Your Mates to educate individuals on effective communication—especially around meaningful and challenging topics. These frameworks are central to the workshops\, community events\, and fundraisers she organises and emcees. \nIn addition to her work as a treating Clinical Psychologist\, Malinda regularly provides guidance and advice to media outlets\, including appearances on ABC National Radio\, sharing insights on mental health and rural issues. \n\n\n\nBook Your Seats Today(Opens in a new tab)
URL:https://rfcsnr.org.au/event/ntcinverell/
LOCATION:Private: Blair Athol Homestead\, 37 Blair Athol Road\, Inverell\, NSW\, 2360\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Succession Planning
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20250219T160000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20250219T180000
DTSTAMP:20260501T112238
CREATED:20250212T040101Z
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SUMMARY:NSW Farmers Business Plan Ready Workshop Merriwa
DESCRIPTION:NSW Farmers has once again teamed up with the NSW Farm Business Resilience Program and Rural Financial Counselling Service to deliver “Business Plan Ready” workshops across NSW. \n\n\nFollowing on from the popular Bank Ready workshops\, these sessions will allow producers of all commodities and experience levels to work through a farm business plan with the guidance of your local RFCS counsellor. Research shows that farms with structured business plans are better equipped at managing challenges posed by seasonal/ environmental conditions and market volatility\, and maintaining financial stability. \n\n\nThese workshops will be presented by RFCS\, and are free for all members and non-members of NSW Farmers to attend. We would encourage all members of your farms decision making team to come along and take part in this crucial step of your farm’s business journey. \nEvent Details\nWhere: Merriwa RSL\nWhen: Wednesday 19th February from 4:00pm – 6:00pm \n\nAs places are limited\, we ask that you register your attendance here:\nBook Your Seats Today(Opens in a new tab)
URL:https://rfcsnr.org.au/event/bprmerriwa/
CATEGORIES:Succession Planning
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20250218T180000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20250218T203000
DTSTAMP:20260501T112238
CREATED:20250212T021819Z
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SUMMARY:NSW Farmers Business Plan Ready Workshop Tamworth
DESCRIPTION:NSW Farmers has once again teamed up with the NSW Farm Business Resilience Program and Rural Financial Counselling Service to deliver “Business Plan Ready” workshops across NSW. \n\n\nFollowing on from the popular Bank Ready workshops\, these sessions will allow producers of all commodities and experience levels to work through a farm business plan with the guidance of your local RFCS counsellor. Research shows that farms with structured business plans are better equipped at managing challenges posed by seasonal/ environmental conditions and market volatility\, and maintaining financial stability. \n\n\nThese workshops will be presented by RFCS\, and are free for all members and non-members of NSW Farmers to attend. We would encourage all members of your farms decision making team to come along and take part in this crucial step of your farm’s business journey. \nEvent Details\nWhere: West Tamworth Leagues Club\nWhen: Tuesday 18th February from 6:00pm – 8:30pm \n\nAs places are limited\, we ask that you register your attendance here:\nBook Your Seats Today(Opens in a new tab)
URL:https://rfcsnr.org.au/event/bprtamworth/
LOCATION:Private: West Tamworth Leagues Club\, 58 Phillip Street\, West Tamworth\, NSW\, 2340\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Succession Planning
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20250211T180000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20250211T203000
DTSTAMP:20260501T112238
CREATED:20250211T044820Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250212T022005Z
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SUMMARY:NSW Farmers Business Plan Ready Workshop Moree
DESCRIPTION:NSW Farmers has once again teamed up with the NSW Farm Business Resilience Program and Rural Financial Counselling Service to deliver “Business Plan Ready” workshops across NSW. \n\n\nFollowing on from the popular Bank Ready workshops\, these sessions will allow producers of all commodities and experience levels to work through a farm business plan with the guidance of your local RFCS counsellor. Research shows that farms with structured business plans are better equipped at managing challenges posed by seasonal/ environmental conditions and market volatility\, and maintaining financial stability. \n\n\nThese workshops will be presented by RFCS\, and are free for all members and non-members of NSW Farmers to attend. We would encourage all members of your farms decision making team to come along and take part in this crucial step of your farm’s business journey. \nEvent Details\nWhere:  Moree Services Club\nWhen: Tuesday 11th February from 6:00pm – 8:30pm \n\nAs places are limited\, we ask that you register your attendance here:\nBook Your Seats Today(Opens in a new tab)
URL:https://rfcsnr.org.au/event/bprmoree/
CATEGORIES:Succession Planning
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