Supporting rural business through all seasons
Free financial counselling and wellbeing support to help
North Queensland producers work through tough times and plan for the future.
Free, impartial, confidential support
Rural Financial Counselling Service North Queensland (RFCSNQ) is a not-for-profit organisation working across the 43 local government areas of North Queensland.
We provide no cost, confidential and impartial support for producers to help them understand their financial position, manage business pressures, strengthen wellbeing, access support and plan for a strong future.
We’re Hiring
Rural Financial Counsellor
Make a meaningful difference to rural businesses and communities across North Queensland. We’re looking for a Rural Financial Counsellor to provide practical, confidential support to primary producers and rural businesses, helping them navigate financial challenges and build stronger, more sustainable futures.
Interested in joining our team? Read more about the role and apply via SEEK.
Rural Business Wellbeing Coach
Make a meaningful difference to the wellbeing of rural business owners across North Queensland. We’re looking for a Rural Business Wellbeing Coach to provide practical, early-intervention emotional wellbeing support, helping people navigate challenges, build resilience and access the support they need.
Interested in joining our team? Read more about the role and apply via SEEK.
Industry Recovery & Resilience Officer
Help strengthen the resilience of North Queensland’s agricultural communities. We’re looking for an Industry Recovery and Resilience Officer to support primary producers through disaster recovery, helping businesses prepare for future challenges and build greater long-term resilience.
Interested in joining our team? Read more about the role and apply via SEEK.
Stories of recovery & resilience
Meet the North Queensland producers and small business owners rebuilding after Cyclone Jasper, in their own words.
How we can help
Our team provides practical support, working with primary producers who are facing financial hardship, business stress, uncertainty, navigating disaster recovery or the need to strengthen their financial management.
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Financial Counselling
Tailored support to help producers understand their finances, manage debt, assess viability, and plan for the future.
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Wellbeing Support
Confidential wellbeing support for producers experiencing stress, mental health challenges, or personal and professional pressures.
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Disaster Recovery
Dedicated support for you and your business to work through disaster recovery and plan for a strong future.
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Farm Business Resilience Plans
A Farm Business Planning Officer can assist producers across all commodities in planning for the future.
Continuing trusted support for small businesses
Small Business Support North Queensland (SBSNQ) brings together the Small Business Financial Counselling and Business Wellness Coaching teams previously delivered as part of the Rural Financial Counselling Service NQ - www.rfcsnq.com.au
This transition provides a clearer home for small business programs while maintaining the experience, relationships and local knowledge built through years of service delivery across North Queensland.
Our service area
Our region covers the 43 local government areas north of and including Isaac, Barcaldine, Longreach and Barcoo.
Our team is available to service any client within this area.