The Rural Financial Counselling Service is a free, independent and confidential service operating across Victoria (with similar services in other states).

When you call the RFCS, you’ll get a counsellor who lives and works locally and is a specialist in local conditions. The aim is always to get the farmer to a better place.

A better place could be a better asset to liability ratio, a better production system, a better succession plan, a better relationship with banks and creditors, a better relationship with family members, and a better relationship with yourself.

When it comes to running the family farm, investing in ways of working that support good mental health is not only good for your family and staff - but it’s good for business too. You can learn more about the Rural Financial Counselling Service at Rural Financial Counselling | National Recovery and Resilience Agency.

This podcast is part of the Primary Producer Knowledge Network led by the National Centre for Farmer Health to promote mentally healthy workplaces. Campfire, part of The Primary Producer Knowledge Network, is funded by the Victorian State Governments WorkSafe WorkWell Mental Health Improvement Fund.