Our Counsellors
Rural Financial Counsellors
Our qualified and professional rural financial counsellors can assist you in navigating the complex financial landscape of rural business. Our counsellors have a deep understanding of the unique challenges facing primary producer and rural small businesses, and are equipped to provide tailored, confidential and professional advice on a range of issues, including debt relief, budgeting, business planning, and accessing government assistance.
Whether youโre a primary producer, rural small business owner, or a member of a rural community, our rural financial counsellors are here to support you in finding financial stability and security. They will listen to your concerns and work with you to develop practical solutions to help you achieve your goals.
Rural Financial Counsellor
Garrie Mallon
Garrie grew up in regional NSW as part of a family farming business. He has worked in various roles on...
Rural Financial Counsellor
Sue Riley
Sue has been working with farmers for the past 18 years in roles that have involved engaging with farmers who...
Rural Financial Counsellor
Tammy Galvin
I come to the Rural Financial Counselling Service with more than 25 years in State Government and Local Government (Riverina...
Rural Financial Counsellor
Robyn d’Argent
Prior to this new role, I was a Senior Financial Counsellor, working as a standalone Financial Counsellor, in Victoria for...
Rural Financial Counsellor
Justin Luckel
Justin grew up in southeast Queensland spending time on family members farms and has an extensive agricultural background.
Rural Financial Counsellor
Rhianna Cameron
I grew up in Newcastle NSW where I completed my schooling and helped out in my parentsโ news agency business...
Rural Financial Counsellor
Kerry Connor
Kerry Connor grew up on a merino sheep stud and cattle property near Bathurst NSW. With her husband, they run...
Rural Financial Counsellor
Peta Comitti
I am an enthusiastic and outgoing individual who was born and raised on a sheep station in Far West NSW,...
Rural Financial Counsellor
Glen Stewart
Glen has been in the banking industry as a bank manager and residential lender for 19 years.
Rural Financial Counsellor
Cathy McLinden
Cathy and her family moved to Forbes 10 years ago, which was a big switch up from her usual life...
Rural Financial Counsellor
Graeme Witte
Born and raised in the Sunraysia area, Graeme comes from a background in banking spanning the last thirty years. Originally...
Rural Financial Counsellor
Vicki Hall
Prior to this role as a Rural Financial Counsellor, Vicki worked at Rural Assistance Authority as an Assessment Officer working...
Rural Financial Counsellor
Sue Bunyan
I started with RFCS in January 2021 as a Counsellor for the Dubbo/Orange areas. I then made the switch to...
Rural Financial Counsellor
Peter Muirhead
Peter initially joined the RFCS in September 2007. He brought with him significant knowledge of various agricultural industries through over...
Rural Financial Counsellor
Jess Keemink
Jessica has been with RFCS since February 2020. She hit the ground running commencing as the first point of contact...
Rural Financial Counsellor
Victoria Boag
I have lived in the Nyngan district all my life and together with my husband we run dryland farming and...
Rural Financial Counsellor
Danielle Davenport
Danielle joined the RFCS as a Rural Financial Counsellor after working with the RIC and RAA seeking a role that...
Rural Financial Counsellor
Dave Waters
My wife and I operate a mixed farming enterprise in the Mendooran and Albert districts, merino sheep, trade cattle and...
Rural Financial Counsellor
Clare Boardman
Clare has a lifelong interest in agriculture and has had many years of experience working and engaging with farming clients...
Rural Financial Counsellor
Elke Cleverdon
Elke is a strong proponent of sustainable agriculture and regional development. She has worked as a rural financial counsellor since...
Rural Financial Counsellor
Linda McLean
Linda lives on a sheep grazing property near Hillston. She has qualifications in business and accounting, has attained her Diploma...
Rural Financial Counsellor
Olivia Coulahan
My background consists of 23 years banking with 3 of the major banks in various locations around Australia primarily as...
Rural Financial Counsellor
Allison Davis
Allison has spent most of her life living and working in the agricultural sector in NSW. Having grown up on...
Rural Financial Counsellor
Julie Casey
Julie originally joined the Rural Financial Counselling Service in 2011 and lives on a grazing property between Walgett & Lightning...
Rural Financial Counsellor
Marianne Simpson
Marianne grew up on the land and is heavily involved in her region. She was born and bred in the...
Rural Financial Counsellor
Bonnie Hayes
Prior to working in her role at RFCS, Bonnie spent the better part of the last 10 years floating around...
Rural Financial Counsellor
Kate Justin
I grew up in Scone, NSW on my familyโs dairy farm which was later transformed into a thoroughbred agistment property....
Rural Financial Counsellor
Nikki Fletcher
Nikki started with RFCS in March 2023 as a Rural Financial Counsellor servicing the Wollongong, Shellharbour, Kiama and Shoalhaven regions...
Rural Financial Counsellor
Currently Recruiting
Cootamundra-Gundagai
We are currently recruiting a Rural Financial Counsellor for the Cootamundra-Gundagai area.
Rural Financial Counsellor
Currently Recruiting
Berrigan, Federation
We are currently recruiting a Rural Financial Counsellor for the Federation and Berrigan areas.
Rural Financial Counsellor
Currently Recruiting
Weddin
We are currently recruiting a Rural Financial Counsellor for the Weddin area.
Small Business Financial Counsellors
Small Business Financial Counsellor
Flick Hamilton
Flick joins us in Wagga Wagga as a Small business coach. Growing up working in her familyโs small business on...
Business Analysts
Business Analysts
Jade McGovern
Jade joined our service in January 2023 to assist our Central Region team of Rural Financial Counsellors with admin and...
Business Analysts
Kelly Churchill
Kelly has been with RFCS NSW for a total of eight years and has assisted many counsellors with transactional work...
Business Analysts
Rebecca White
I grew up on a property outside of Dubbo in Ballimore NSW and my family were horsebreakers and trainers.
Business Analysts
Anke Rudolph
Born and raised in South Africa, Anke has been in Australia for 8 years.
What Our Clients Say
"It has allowed me to continue with my business when I thought all was lost."
"They have been a great assistance in guiding us through the quite complex application process for the Farm Household Assistance program."
"Tony's knowledge was very beneficial when applying for the Farm Innovation fund. The up to date information via email helpful."
"Very helpful in understanding how to fill in certain forms needed, for the Farm Household allowance. Also had plenty of information on other loans available for our business."
"Encouraged pro-active actions, and assisted with strategic business planning and cash flow preparation to enable us to secure the RIC loans and Drought Loans. Also provided valuable assistance, which is giving us more confidence in our negotiations with the bank."
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The Rural Financial Counselling Service Program is funded by the Australian Government and the New South Wales Government and is administered by the Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry

