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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.

NSW Department of Primary Industries State / Territory Last reviewed: 20 April 2026

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

farmersruralsmall business

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.

Apply on the official page

You will be taken to www.dpi.nsw.gov.au