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QRIDA Delivering financial assistance for rural and regional communities for more than 30 years.

Our refreshed e-newsletter for North West and Gulf primary producers is here! 🐂 📧In ‘North West and Gulf QRIDA Insider’,...
26/10/2026

Our refreshed e-newsletter for North West and Gulf primary producers is here! 🐂 📧

In ‘North West and Gulf QRIDA Insider’, your new local Regional Area Manager, Dayna Linton, will continue to keep you up-to-date on loans and grants you may be eligible for, while also bringing new content including ag-tech news and free resources.

Don’t miss the spring edition out soon where you and Dayna can also get to know each other with a game.

Subscribe here 👉 https://bit.ly/4inS2xZ

26/10/2026

We caught up with three of our Regional Area Managers at the 🌽 in Toowoomba to get their hot takes on horticulture!

Find out what they have to say about young people getting into the industry, and let us know in the comments: If you were a crop, what would YOU be? 🥑

For more information on QRIDA’s programs, contact us on 📲 1800 623 946 or visit 💻 qrida.qld.gov.au

Heading to the Clermont Beef Expo on 30 October? 🐄Don’t miss the chance to connect with Bradley Whittington, your local ...
25/10/2026

Heading to the Clermont Beef Expo on 30 October? 🐄

Don’t miss the chance to connect with Bradley Whittington, your local QRIDA Regional Area Manager for the Central Highlands and West! 🤝

Bradley will be there to chat about how you can beef up your business with QRIDA’s financial support, including:
🤠 First Start Loans for those starting out or expanding their farming journey
🚜 Sustainability Loans to improve your property, boost productivity, or invest in future-ready practices
💧 Drought Preparedness Grants to help you prepare for tough times with equipment and infrastructure upgrades

Whether you’re new to the industry or looking to enhance your existing business, pop by and say hello to Bradley. He’s ready to answer your questions and help you find the right support to keep your business moving forward!

Please note: This is not a QRIDA event. For event enquiries, please contact Clermont Agencies CRT on 4983 3355.

🌰Catch QRIDA at AusMac2026!We’re at the Brisbane Showgrounds today and tomorrow, located inside the Grower Services Hub....
21/10/2026

🌰Catch QRIDA at AusMac2026!

We’re at the Brisbane Showgrounds today and tomorrow, located inside the Grower Services Hub.

Come say g’day to our Regional Area Managers, Cindy Godden and Mark Barrett, and find out how QRIDA’s concessional loans and financial assistance can help you get started in agriculture or grow your existing primary production business.

We’re nuts about supporting Queensland growers!

💬 Our clients have shared positive feedback about their experience with QRIDA in the 2026 Client Satisfaction Survey.Cli...
21/10/2026

💬 Our clients have shared positive feedback about their experience with QRIDA in the 2026 Client Satisfaction Survey.

Clients highlighted the value of responsive service, clear communication and personalised support when accessing QRIDA assistance. 🤝

These comments reflect QRIDA’s ongoing commitment to supporting Queensland communities with care, professionalism and a strong focus on client service. 💙

Thank you to everyone who shared their feedback — your insights help us continue to improve. 👏

For further details about QRIDA’s Client Satisfaction Survey, visit our website here👉 bit.ly/ClientSatisfactionSurvey2026

QRIDA contracted Marketing and Communications Research (MCR) to independently carry out the 2026 Client Satisfaction Survey.

🌱 QRIDA is proud to be a Gold Sponsor of Future Farmers Network’s Future Hort Leaders Forum, happening on 22 and 23 Octo...
20/10/2026

🌱 QRIDA is proud to be a Gold Sponsor of Future Farmers Network’s Future Hort Leaders Forum, happening on 22 and 23 October in Toowoomba.

Come and meet Regional Area Managers Tegan McBride (Central Coast and Whitsundays), Mark Barrett (Wide Bay and Fraser Coast) and Brian Coe (South East and Lockyer Valley), who will be at the forum connecting with growers and sharing information about QRIDA’s concessional loans.

We’ve supported horticulture farmers like Luke and Jessica Volker to expand their organic vegetable business and invest in modern growing practices to strengthen long-term viability 🚜🌿

If you’re attending the forum, be sure to catch up with Tegan, Mark and Brian to learn how QRIDA can support your farm business goals 🤝

For more information on QRIDA’s programs, contact your local Regional Area Manager on 1800 623 946 or visit qrida.qld.gov.au

QRIDA’s Regional Area Manager for South East and Lockyer Valley, Brian Coe, will release his quarterly newsletter next w...
16/10/2026

QRIDA’s Regional Area Manager for South East and Lockyer Valley, Brian Coe, will release his quarterly newsletter next week. 📰

Subscribe to Brian’s newsletter to stay informed about the latest QRIDA news, important updates, industry events, and the QRIDA programs and services available for the South East and Lockyer Valley regions. 🤠

Subscribe here 👉 https://bit.ly/4onmYRu

📅 Preparing for the season ahead workshops📍 Morven, Augathella, Tambo and BlackallQRIDA Regional Area Managers, Bradley ...
15/10/2026

📅 Preparing for the season ahead workshops
📍 Morven, Augathella, Tambo and Blackall

QRIDA Regional Area Managers, Bradley Whittington (Central Highlands and West) and Terry Pulsford (Maranoa and South West) will be attending Rural Financial Counselling Service - Southern Queensland's ‘Preparing for the season ahead’ workshops across Central and Western Queensland this October.

These workshops support producers in preparing their farm business for the potential dry season ahead. If you’d like to better understand the drought support available through QRIDA, make sure you register for your local workshop. Bradley and Terry will be ready to answer your questions and walk you through QRIDA’s application process.

RSVP by 19 October here 👉 https://bit.ly/4rXsID8

Catch QRIDA Regional Area Manager for South East and Lockyer Valley, Brian Coe, at the Level Up Hort Roadshow next week ...
15/10/2026

Catch QRIDA Regional Area Manager for South East and Lockyer Valley, Brian Coe, at the Level Up Hort Roadshow next week in Gatton. 🥬

📆 Wednesday, 21 October | 11 am – 1.30 pm
📍 Lockyer Valley Function Centre

Find out what drives profit in vegetable farming and how real-world insights and industry benchmark data can help you identify practical ways to improve your margins. 📈

Whether you’re a small or large grower, this free event is a great opportunity to hear from specialist speakers, explore practical solutions and gain fresh ideas to help level up your business.

Brian will also be available to chat about how QRIDA can support growers through a range of financial assistance programs, including loans and grants designed to support Queensland’s horticulture industry. 🥕🥦

Please note: This event is not organised by QRIDA. To reserve your spot, please visit: https://bit.ly/4i5dO9I

Today, 15 October 2026, we celebrate the International Day of Rural Women.Being the International Year of the Woman Farm...
15/10/2026

Today, 15 October 2026, we celebrate the International Day of Rural Women.

Being the International Year of the Woman Farmer, we’re proud to recognise our female Regional Area Managers, CEO, Board members, clients, and all the women on our team who help contribute to strengthening rural Queensland.

Thank you for your leadership, hard work, and commitment to your communities! 👩‍🌾

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Spring Hill, QLD

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Monday 8:30am - 5pm
Tuesday 8:30am - 5pm
Wednesday 8:30am - 5pm
Thursday 8:30am - 5pm
Friday 8:30am - 1:45am

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+611800623946

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