If you’re a primary producer, 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 free and independent programs and services 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.

Our Programs
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Rural Business Support Relief Fund

South Australian Government Rural Support Grants

Providing household relief to eligible SA primary producers and small rural related business who have been impacted by drought.

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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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Drought Support Grants
Algal Bloom Support
Support Local Farmers

Latest News

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March 20, 2026
Articles

The First Appointment with a Financial Counsellor

The first step in connecting with Rural Business Support (RBS) is reaching out through our FREECALL 1800 836 211 number, via email, or through the…

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March 20, 2026
In Focus E-News

March 2026

IN FOCUS – E-NEWS – MAR 2026 Staying Ahead of Financial Pressure ͏ ‌     ͏ ‌     ͏ ‌     ͏…

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March 5, 2026
Articles

How Financial Counselling Supports You

You know your business. You know the work, the season, and what needs to happen each day. And then there’s the financial side, which can…

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February 19, 2026
In Focus E-News

February 2026

IN FOCUS – E-NEWS – FEB 2026 Planning Early to Protect your Options ͏ ‌     ͏ ‌     ͏ ‌    …

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Case Studies

Rural Financial Counselling Service (RFCS)

“Having access to a Rural Financial Counsellor is why we have survived the drought.”

Tom and Claire, a mixed sheep and cropping couple, had previously worked with the Rural Financial Counselling Service (RFCS) during the 2018 drought. But after another disappointing harvest, they once again faced mounting pressure on their business.

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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)

“The Landowner Information Service turned concern into clear communication.”

When an unclear Notice of Entry from an exploration company caused worry among broadacre cropping farmers, the Landowner Information Service helped turn concern into informed and productive dialogue.

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Hard Lessons, Strong Future
Nikko Weathers the Bloom
Easing Landowner Concerns
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