Rural Financial Counselling Service
When the Catch Disappeared
When the Algal Bloom shut down Manny’s usual fishing grounds for an extended period, his income dropped to zero. With boat and gear to maintain, licences…
Leaving the Gate Open
Sophie married into a fifth-generation mixed cropping and livestock enterprise in the Far North, run by Roy and June and their sons, Tom and Henry.…
From Quick Cash to Confident…
Gurpreet is a first generation cultural and linguistically diverse wine-grape grower in the Riverland who came to RBS with a single goal: help with the…
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…
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…
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,…
Cropper’s Business is Stronger and…
In a period of difficulties, access to the RFCS has provided Walter with the means to address the impacts on his business and improve his…
Viticulture Business more Resilient to…
Over the past few years the Rural Financial Counselling Service (RFCS) have aided Mary’s viticulture business in the Riverland to become more resilient to future…