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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 you’re 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

Daniel Brown

Daniel was born, raised and is the fourth generation on a family mixed farming enterprise at Greenethorpe NSW.

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Andrew Turnbull

Born and raised in Bourke, Andrew is excited to be the local Rural Financial Counsellor for the Bourke region.

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Garrie Mallon

Garrie grew up in regional NSW as part of a family farming business. He has worked in various roles on...

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Robyn d’Argent

Prior to this new role, I was a Senior Financial Counsellor, working as a standalone Financial Counsellor, in Victoria for...

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Justin Luckel

Justin grew up in southeast Queensland spending time on family members farms and has an extensive agricultural background.

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Anke Rudolph

Born and raised in South Africa, Anke has been in Australia for 8 years. Having always been in and around...

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Rhianna Cameron

I grew up in Newcastle NSW where I completed my schooling and helped out in my parents’ news agency business...

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Kerry Connor

Kerry Connor grew up on a merino sheep stud and cattle property near Bathurst NSW. With her husband, they run...

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Marine Morton

I started working as a Rural Financial Counsellor at the end of 2021 coming to the role with 6 years...

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Graeme Witte

Born and raised in the Sunraysia area, Graeme comes from a background in banking spanning the last thirty years. Originally...

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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...

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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

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

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

Linda McLean

Linda lives on a sheep grazing property near Hillston. She has qualifications in business and accounting, has attained her Diploma...

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Olivia Coulahan

My background consists of 23 years banking with 3 of the major banks in various locations around Australia primarily as...

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Allison Davis

Allison has spent most of her life living and working in the agricultural sector in NSW. Having grown up on...

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Julie Casey

Julie originally joined the Rural Financial Counselling Service in 2011 and lives on a grazing property between Walgett & Lightning...

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Bonnie Hayes

Prior to working in her role at RFCS, Bonnie spent the better part of the last 10 years floating around...

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Kate Justin

I grew up in Scone, NSW on my family’s dairy farm which was later transformed into a thoroughbred agistment property....

Rural Financial Counsellor

Jillian Boon

Jillian has worked in the finance industry for over 20 years with the last 14 years being in the Agri...

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What Our Clients Say

"It has allowed me to continue 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