Rural Financial Counselling Service (RFCS)

Service

• Rural Financial Counselling Program
• Small Business Support Program

Service provided

This is a free service which will:

• Generate and explore options.
• Develop budgets and implement plans.
• Negotiate with creditors/lenders.
• Prepare a Farm Household Allowance (FHA) or Regional Investment Corporation (RIC) loan application.
• Apply for grants and other support packages.
• Provide referrals to other specialists, including financial, legal, marketing and our own wellbeing program

Target population

Farmers/small business owners from the South Coast to Sunraysia, and the SA border to Heathcote and the Macedon Ranges. Check website for more details.

Eligibility criteria

ABN registered farmers and/or small business owners in Western Victoria.

Referral pathway

For more information or to make an appointment, phone 1300 735 578 or e-mail admin@wswrcs.com.au