Farm Business Planning North Queensland (FBPNQ) and various program partners deliver the Farm Business Resilience Program in North Queensland.
Why complete a Farm Business Resilience Plan?
Completing a Farm Business Resilience Plan not only equips you with a clear strategy for your business but enables you to apply for drought preparedness and recovery support through QRIDA, including access to low-interest loans and grants.
The plan also serves as a powerful tool for aligning stakeholders such as financiers, accountants, solicitors, and employees on the direction and goals of your business.
Through the program, you can:
How can the Farm Business PLanning Officer help?
Farm Business Planning Officers offer free, confidential support to primary producers involved in the program. Officers collaborate with various project partners and external providers to assist with all aspects of your business, including:
Eligibility
The program is open to all Queensland primary producers who meet the Commonwealth’s eligible farm business criteria:
A drought declaration is not required to access this program.
How can the Farm Business PLanning Officer help?
Farm Business Planning Officers offer free, confidential support to primary producers involved in the program. Officers collaborate with various project partners and external providers to assist with all aspects of your business, including:
Eligibility
The program is open to all Queensland primary producers who meet the Commonwealth’s eligible farm business criteria:
A drought declaration is not required to access this program.
Get started today
To learn more, contact your local Farm Business Planning Officer.
Remote Area Planning and Development Board (RAPAD) | www.rapad.com.au
RAPAD has more than 30 years experience in delivering programs that benefit regional and remote business and communities, including the rural and small financial counselling services, business wellness coaching and farm business resilience planning programs in North Queensland.
These programs are supported by funding from the Australian and Queensland governments.
Farm Business Planning North Queensland | www.fbpnq.com.au
FBPNQ is an initiative of RAPAD set up to deliver the Farm Business Resilience Program across northern Queensland. The experienced FBPNQ team collaborate with various project partners and external providers to assist primary producers with all aspects of business planning, finalising their Farm Business Resilience Plans and supporting implementation of their plans.
Rural Financial Counselling North Queensland | www.rfcsnq.com.au/agribusiness
Rural Financial Counsellors (RFCs) provide free, impartial, and confidential support to primary producers to pull through adversity and plan for the future. They can assist clients to understand their financial position, develop strategies to improve their situation, and navigate complex issues like debt management, government assistance programs, and pre-succession planning.
With local knowledge and experience, RFCs offer practical support and can connect clients with other professional services such as QRIDA, Regional Investment Corporation, accountants and solicitors to build long-term financial resilience.
Small Business Financial Counselling North Queensland | www.rfcsnq.com.au/small-business
Small Business Financial Counsellors (SBFCs) provide no-cost, unbiased support to eligible businesses who are experiencing, or at risk of experiencing, financial hardship. They help businesses manage commercial challenges, industry change, and plan for the future.
The program can assist eligible small businesses in understanding their financial position, and identify and implement plans to improve the viability of their enterprise. This can include supporting clients through developing budgets and cashflows, negotiating with creditors, accessing dispute resolution services, understanding rights, and accessing broader professional advice, government and community grants or programs.
Business Wellness Coaching North Queensland | www.rfcsnq.com.au/wellness-coaching
Business Wellness Coaches (BWCs) offer free, confidential one-on-one support to rural and small business owners or employees who may be experiencing mental health or emotional stress. Local coaches with extensive experience can help you to identify the source of your challenges and create strategies to enable positive change.
BWCs can support a client in collaboration with a Rural or Small Business Financial Counsellor, or independently.
FBPNQ and RFCSNQ service local government areas north of and including Isaac, Barcaldine, Longreach and Barcoo.
