If you’re a farmer, fisher, forester, rural landowner or small business owner in South Australia or the Northern Territory, you don’t have to work through pressure or uncertainty on your own.

Free, independent and confidential support

Rural Business Support offers a range of free and independent services across both regions, that help you understand your financial position, make sense of what’s happening and explore practical options for your business and family.

Our support is confidential, non-judgemental and tailored to your situation, working alongside you at a pace that feels manageable.

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Announcements

SA Drought Loan Scheme

Support for Drought Affected Grain & Livestock Farmers

It is encouraged that eligible applicants work with a Rural Financial Counsellor at Rural Business Support to assist with preparing documentation.

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Small Business Financial Counselling Service

Support for Small & Family Owned Businesses Impacted by the Algal Bloom

Support for aquaculture operators, tourism, hospitality businesses, and other eligible small family-owned enterprises financially impacted by the algal bloom.

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Rural Business Support Relief Fund

Make a Regular Donation to our RBS Relief Fund

Your donation helps deliver practical support to rural families when it is needed most. By contributing regularly, your donation enables the RBS Relief Fund to respond quickly and responsibly during periods of increased demand.

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South Australian Drought Loan Scheme
Algal Bloom Support
Support Local Farmers

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August 28, 2026
In Focus E-News

August 2026

IN FOCUS – E-NEWS – AUGUST 2026 Supporting the businesses behind our regional communities ͏ ‌     ͏ ‌     ͏ ‌  …

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August 17, 2026
Articles

Woodlane Pantry: Paying it Forward

The regional South Australian food business, Woodlane Pantry, was founded with a simple purpose: to save food and support farmers. For the past six years,…

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August 4, 2026
Interviews / Podcasts, Announcements

Drought Funding Extended

The South Australian Government has announced $876,000 in funding for Rural Business Support to extend the Rural Financial Counselling Service, ensuring drought-affected primary producers can…

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July 31, 2026
Interviews / Podcasts

Increasing LIS Enquiries

Landowner Information Service (LIS) Officer Sue-Ellen Cordon recently joined ABC Riverland Breakfast to discuss the growing number of enquiries Rural Business Support is receiving about…

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Case Studies

Rural Financial Counselling Service (RFCS)

“It finally felt like we had a clear path forward… not just more pressure.”

When financial pressure and family dynamics combine, even established farming businesses can become difficult to manage. Sophie’s story shows how practical support and structured guidance can help bring clarity, rebuild confidence and support better decision-making.

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Small Business Financial Counselling (SBFC)

“I went from overwhelmed to having a clear plan.”

For Nikko, a fisher and small-scale processor, the Harmful Algal Bloom (HAB) halted his operations for months—no catch, no sales and no clear guidance in the early stages.

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Landowner Information Service (LIS)

“Having clear information early helped take the uncertainty out of the process.”

Understanding land access and exploration processes can be complex, particularly in the early stages of a project when information is limited and uncertainty is high.

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Leave the Gate Open
Nikko Weathers the Bloom
Early Clarity Leads to Better Outcomes
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