The Rural Financial Counselling Service NSW has been working with farmers for over 30 years.
The Rural Financial Counselling Service NSW (RFCS NSW) will be presenting a free workshop in February to help farmers and small business owners deal with the loss of income from the 2022 floods and how to minimise their impact. To be held from 10am – 12pm at the Canowindra Services Club on 14th February, the two-hour workshop will be interactive and practical – aimed to provide attendees with information both about financial and mental health resilience.
Philip Worrad will be a guest speaker from the Rural Advisory Mental Health Program and will present a tailored presentation about mental health management, how best to support one another and ways to build resilience. The financial aspect of the workshop will be presented by RFCS NSW’s Geoff Lisle. Geoff is a seasoned presenter and is looking forward to sharing tips and support about how locals can better plan, manage their finances and better cope with loss of income during the recovery from natural disasters.
Geoff will be joined by local Rural Financial Counsellor, Danielle Davenport. Danielle serves the Orange, Cabonne and Parkes LGAs.
“Our community has been seriously impacted by the floods and the ongoing recovery is still happening and will continue into the future,” says Danielle.
“I have seen so many farmers struggle with their cash flow due to these ongoing impacts. I’m excited to bring the workshop to Parkes and to have the chance to help address some of the issues with locals and provide them with contacts and support networks.”
Danielle says she encourages anyone in the communities to come and experience the free workshop to better connect with others in the area, local services and get some up-to-date news and tips.
“Reach out and get the information you might have never known you needed!” she says.
Register at rfcsnsw.com.au/events