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NSW Rural Financial Counselling Service
Free, confidential financial counselling for eligible NSW farmers, fishers, and rural small businesses experiencing financial hardship — helping them assess options and access support.
Indicative amount
Free financial counselling
Indicative amount only — confirm on the official page
What you get
Free visits from qualified financial counsellors who help with budgeting, debt negotiation, succession planning, restructuring, and accessing grants or loans. No cost to farmers.
Who it's for
Relevant life events: financial hardship
How to apply
1. Contact the NSW Rural Financial Counselling Service at rfcs.dpi.nsw.gov.au or 1300 771 741. 2. A counsellor is assigned to your region. 3. Counsellor can visit on-farm.
You will be taken to www.dpi.nsw.gov.au
Last reviewed by AusSchemes: 20 April 2026