Founder and investor, Perth

I build care businesses and the technology that runs them.

Founder and investor across disability services, healthtech and pharmaceutical supply. Perth, Australia.

Tanya Johnston, Perth founder of District 360 and LAMA Care

12+

Businesses founded

2019

Registered NDIS provider since

110

Team members today

150+

People employed at peak

10 yrs

Leading in Southeast Asia

4

Countries with teams

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Tanya Johnston, founder of District 360 and District Tech Group

About

From operator to founder of the platforms providers run on.

After a decade in senior leadership in Vietnam, Tanya returned to Western Australia and founded District 360, a registered NDIS provider. Running it from the inside led her to build LAMA Care, the platform it now runs on, and District Tech Group, the company behind it. Today she leads teams across Australia, Vietnam, the Philippines and Brazil, with Australian operations in WA, VIC, QLD and NSW.

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My Story

From survival to success

My story began with youth homelessness. It led me to a corporate career at Nielsen, a decade in Vietnam, and eventually to building businesses of my own across care, technology and ecommerce.

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What people say about working with Tanya

“Tanya is a force to never underestimate. She's full of energy, skillful and very resourceful, capable to adjust to any given situation and manage it with the best outcome. Events and marketing are an easy task to do for her. She always deliver more than expected. A fun person to work with!”
Charlie R.International Business Development, Strategists PartnershipsWorked with Tanya, 2020 · via LinkedIn
“Tanya is a great individual who is very organised and meticulous about her work. She is able to lead a team and is great working under pressure. She loves learning and is always upskilling. Hard worker and would be a pleasure to work with again.”
Tiffany G.Administration and Client Services, NDIS and Aged CareReported to Tanya, 2019 · via LinkedIn
“It was my honor to be under her wings, she was not only a great boss but also a great friend to me, she gave me opportunity to learn from her creative mind and good personality. I always look up to her and hopefully one day in future i can work with her again.”
Nguyen T. V.Office, Event and Exhibition ManagementReported to Tanya, 2019 · via LinkedIn
“I had the luck to work with Tanya and I will always remember a personable, expert and high integrity person. I will be looking forward to any further occasion to work with her.”
Xavier-Phuong G.Manager, Consultec TNHH Co., Ltd. and vietnamhost.com LLCClient, 2013 · via LinkedIn
“Tanya goes above and beyond a typical HR leader in Vietnam and really focuses on the long-term strategy of HR for Nielsen in Vietnam. She focuses on people, engagement and understanding issues to drive solutions for sustainable growth.”
Tam N.Nielsen VietnamWorked with Tanya at Nielsen, 2011 · via LinkedIn
“Tanya is a fantastic head of HR with energy, discipline and experience, and with a strong track record of implementing new projects and teams. She has an extensive international and multicultural professional background and strives continually for the highest level of success in a business with professional etiquette. I recommend her highly.”
Claire B.Partnerships Account Director, Euromonitor InternationalWorked with Tanya, 2011 · via LinkedIn
“Tanya is very strong at strategic thinking that makes her an excellent leader in Nielsen Vietnam. In addition, Tanya is very friendly and sociable. She is also keen on innovation which helps creating the connection between HR and the rest of company.”
Thien T.General Manager, G.COMMSenior colleague, 2011 · via LinkedIn
“Tanya is a superb office manager and a pleasure to work with. She manages staff with ease and diplomacy and is able to problem-solve in a short space of time. She was extremely popular in her role at the National Marine Safety Committee (NMSC) and is sorely missed.”
Rosemary P.Communications and Engagement AdviserSame team at NMSC, 2008 · via LinkedIn

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