Tanya Egerton is dedicated to empowering the entrepreneurial aspirations of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples across remote Australia. Through her role as founder and CEO of Circulanation, Tanya has spearheaded the development of the Remote Opshop Project.
The Remote Opshop Project supports the establishment of a network of opshops in remote First Nations communities, providing access to affordable essential items and small business training while generating independent funding that supports culturally focused projects. The opshops are community-owned and led, fostering empowerment and self-determination underpinned by circular economy principles.
Funding support from Westpac through the AgriFutures Rural Women’s Award will enable the development of a First Nations Leadership Council, responsible for conveying community needs, establishing a decision-making framework, and creating an impact measurement framework aligned with anticipated social, cultural, economic, and environmental outcomes for First Nations peoples in remote Australia.