Rosemary Mc Donald MBA - Fundraising & Awareness Manager

Rosemary is a qualified BHSAI riding instructor who has competed in UK & USA in carriage driving, showjumping, cross-country; managed stud farms & children’s summer camps.

Rosemary has worked in both public & nonprofit sectors for 20 years and holds a MBA & Graduate Diploma in Nonprofit Studies. She has worked with a wide range of charities & nonprofit organisations, is a successful fundraiser and member of Fundraising Institute of Australia (FIA). Her passion is working with animals & people. Rosemary’s email address is: fundraising@rda.org.au

Pauline Perry - Acting Chair of Program Delivery

Pauline is a valued member of RDA Australia and was awarded an honorary Life Membership of RDA in 2008. She is the current President of RDA Tasmania. Pauline was also elected as International President of FRDI President (2009-2012) in August 2009.

In 2009, Pauline agreed to take up the voluntary position of Acting Chair of Program Delivery until a replacement can be found. Her role includes:

• Liaison between RDAA, State Coaching Co-ordinators and Chairs of Discipline Committees.
• Communicate and deliver coaching priorities.
• Answer coaching emails.
• Advising on new coaches portal.

You can contact Pauline on: p.perry@bigpond.net.au

Mary Longden – Consultant

Mary Longden is an International Level Three Coach, an IPEC International Dressage Judge and Chair of the Education Committee of FRDI.

Mary’s expertise in the field of therapeutic riding & training is second to none and as an educator & presenter Mary truly enriches lives. Mary is the author of two internationally respected books: Teaching Disabled Riders and Coach with Courage. Mary’s ability to think outside the square & modify training techniques to match the capabilities of the rider makes her a truly unique and extremely talented Para-Equestrian Coach. Mary’s email address is longden@sympac.com.au

Caroline Partridge – Office Manager

Caroline is a qualified office administrator and has comprehensive experience in administration processes and procedures.

She has worked in both public and corporate sectors throughout her career: first as Personal Assistant/Office Manager for AMP Superannuation Manager for 10 years; then as Membership Services Co-Coordinator for Wyndham Leisure Centre in Werribee helping to grow, develop and maintain its business, bring in new business and support existing ones.

Caroline looks forward to new challenges within RDA and the nonprofit sector and is passionate about improving the quality of service provided to the states.

Caroline’s email address is: admin@rda.org.au