The impact of our work is best understood through the experiences of the people we support.
The following case studies draw on real client engagements across Rural Business Support’s financial counselling, information and relief services. To protect client confidentiality, names and identifying details have been changed. The examples illustrate how access to timely, independent support can assist individuals, families and businesses to navigate challenging circumstances.
Change Without Chaos
Joe first worked with Rural Business Support (RBS) during the dry years of 2015–2019. A cautious fourth-generation farmer, he grew up hearing how his parents…
Ben Finds His Footing
Ben and his wife run a contract shearing business that used to tick along reliably. A mix of unpaid tax during the COVID leniency period,…
Bees, Bills and Building Back…
Ben and Lisa run a small beekeeping business in South Australia, producing raw honey, providing almond pollination services, and selling handmade honey products. Their family…
Tackling Quarrying Challenges
For generations, the Tanner family farmed productively within their rural community. When news emerged of a proposed quarry nearby, concerns quickly surfaced about dust, noise…
Business Support in Central Australia
Rural, small and family-owned businesses in Central Australia are at the heart of the region’s economy, yet they are facing unprecedented challenges. Rising costs of…
Disaster Risk & Reduction
RBS recently led the Small Business Disaster Risk and Reduction Program, funded by the Bendigo Bank Community Enterprise Foundation, to strengthen the resilience of bushfire-impacted…
Capacity Grants in Action
The partnership between RBS and the Wyatt Trust has had a significant impact on rural and small business families across South Australia. Since July 2022,…
Drilling Down on Communication
The Australian Drilling Industry Association’s (ADIA) DRILL 2022 Conference and Exhibition, held at the Adelaide Convention Centre in May 2022, featured a presentation by the…
Easing Landowner Concerns
The Landowner Information Service (LIS) was contacted after an exploration company unintentionally caused anxiety among landowners in the South East through unclear communication. A Notice…