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Our Vision

A sustainable and prosperous future for rural and regional Tasmania.

Our Mission

To develop and deliver services and projects within the rural and small business sector to foster viable resilient and sustainable development for Tasmanians.

Our Story

Established in 1986, Rural Business Tasmania Inc is a not-for-profit association that primarily offers financial counselling and business support expertise to rural and regional communities.


Rural Business Tasmania’s key objective is to help rural families, businesses, and the community manage the ever-evolving demands and challenges facing the primary industry sector.


Rural Business Tasmania has assisted many hundreds of Tasmanian’s to find pathways to sustainable futures. It has extensive networks that connect quickly and deeply into rural and regional communities. Our services help clients to gain a better understanding of their financial position and identify financial and business risk and opportunities.


We assist clients to negotiate with lenders and creditors where necessary and refer to specialist service providers including accountants, family mediation and health and well being counsellors.

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About: Meet the Board

Rural Business Tasmania’s key objective is to help rural families, businesses, and the community manage the ever-evolving demands and challenges facing the primary industry sector.

​Rural Business Tasmania is committed to undertaking good governance practices that encompasses appropriate compliance to regulation, Board, Management and business activities.

Board Members

Michal Frydrych

Chair

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Rebecca Duffy

Director

Rebecca Duffy 2022

Keith Rice

Vice Chair

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Karen Robinson

Director

Karen Robinson 2022

Christopher Bishop

Treasurer

Christopher Bishop 2022

Sophie Milic

Director

Sophie Milic 2022

Our Team

Executive

Elizabeth Skirving

Chief Executive Officer

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Chantal Filgate

Chief Operating Officer

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Karen Hinds

Executive Assistant

Karen Hinds 2022

Recovery Services

Andrew van Rooyen

Head of Recovery Services

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Stephen Hansen

Financial Counsellor

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Nik Preece

Financial Counsellor

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Danielle Slade

Financial Counsellor

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Business Programs

Sharon Symons

Programs and

Engagement Leader

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Tania Cornwall

Admin and

Marketing Officer

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Finance and Admin Services

Michelle Williams

Head of Finance

and Admin

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Aarya Shrestha

Finance and

Admin Officer

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Lily Clark

Junior

Admin Officer

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About Us: Meet the Team

RURAL BUSINESS TASMANIA IS SUPPORTED BY

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Established and supported by Rural Youth Organisation of Tasmania.

©2021 by Rural Business Tasmania Inc.

ABN 43 790 148 538

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