Riding for the Disabled in the Top End

Riding for the Disabled in the Top End RDA Top End provides equine experiences to people with disabilities, unique volunteer opportunities and meaningful corporate partnerships.

Riding for the Disabled in the Top End is a not-for-profit community dedicated to providing opportunities for people of all abilities in the greater Darwin area. We provide mounted and unmounted sessions in a safe, relaxed and fun setting at our beautiful property at Marlow lagoon. We rely heavily on volunteers to care for our horses, maintain the centre and support our clients. We have a range of

volunteering opportunities, including maintenance, administration, project work, and Horse Husbandry. Find out more at www.rdatopend.org.au or contact 0439 444 057!

We are hiring! As part of our ongoing growth, we are seeking an Operations Manager and Volunteer and Programs Coordinato...
14/01/2025

We are hiring!

As part of our ongoing growth, we are seeking an Operations Manager and Volunteer and Programs Coordinator to join our team.

✨ Operations Manager
Take the lead in overseeing operations, managing a talented team, and ensuring the effective delivery of our equestrian programs. This is a unique opportunity to drive change, improve lives, and help participants achieve personal goals.

✨ Volunteer and Program Coordinator
Help shape the future of our programs by recruiting, training, and supporting volunteers. You’ll play a key role in program development, ensuring volunteer engagement and making a lasting impact on the community.

If you are passionate about making a difference in the lives of people with disabilities through equestrian activities and have the skills and experience to lead and support our organisation, we want to hear from you.

Our website, http://www.rdatopend.org.au/about-us.html has job descriptions and further details on applying.

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What a week to end the year..Next up… On Saturday, we held our End of Year Client and Volunteer Presentations! ✨Celebrat...
13/12/2024

What a week to end the year..

Next up…

On Saturday, we held our End of Year Client and Volunteer Presentations!

✨Celebrating Our Amazing Volunteers✨
We celebrated our incredible volunteers. Without them, we could not do what we do. Thank you!
With your support this year, we:
🐴Cared for 10 Amazing Horses,
🐴Supported up to 50 clients weekly,
🐴Contributed to various community events, including Seniors Month, Youth Vibe Holiday Program, brekkie in the Park, Very Darwin Xmas Pageant and hosting work experience students from multiple schools across Darwin.

✨Celebrating Client achievements✨
It had been wonderful to watch our participants gain confidence, develop their abilities and form positive relationships with our coaches, volunteers and horses over the past 12 months.

Thanks to Athina Pascoe-Bell, Mayor City of Palmerston and Chief Minister, Lia Finocchiaro MLA, for helping us with the presentations. Lastly, a huge thanks to Santa for making an appearance. 🎅🤩🤠

✨What a week to end the year!✨First off, we celebrated the Community Achievement Awards NT! 🤩 RDA Top End was delighted ...
10/12/2024

✨What a week to end the year!✨

First off, we celebrated the Community Achievement Awards NT! 🤩 RDA Top End was delighted to be finalists in the Community Group category. Although we didn't win, the evening was truly inspirational, showcasing remarkable organisations and businesses making a positive impact across the NT. Congratulations to all winners!
A heartfelt thank you to the RDA community for your votes and support for our center.
Huge thanks to the Community Achievement Awards Australia, DoubleTree by Hilton and the sponsors for putting on a great night. 🤠

Daniel
Treasa O'Kane

Great opportunity with the amazing team at  Yarraman Territory! 🤠
05/12/2024

Great opportunity with the amazing team at Yarraman Territory! 🤠

🐴🌟 We're Hiring! Join the Yarraman Territory team🌟🐴

Do you have a passion for horses and want to make a real impact in the community? We’re looking for dedicated and motivated individuals to join our team at the Yarraman Territory in Darwin, NT. Help us empower young people, build skills, and foster personal growth through horseback riding and equine care!

🔹 We’re hiring for the following roles, part time, full time and casual positions available, pm and am.

🏇🏻 Riding Instructors 🏇

Lead horseback riding lessons for all levels of riders.
Create a safe, supportive, and positive environment for participants.
Help build confidence, personal growth, and life skills through riding.

🐴 Stable Hands 🐴

Care for and maintain the horses and stable facilities.
Ensure the well-being of the horses, including feeding, grooming, and mucking out.
Assist with general maintenance and upkeep of the facility.

🌱 Why join us?

Make a difference in the lives of youth and adults in the community.
Work in a vibrant, positive, and supportive environment.

💡 What we’re looking for:

A love and respect for horses and animals.
Experience in riding instruction or stable management (preferred, but not essential for stable hands).
Strong communication skills and the ability to work well with individuals from diverse backgrounds.
A commitment to creating a safe, inclusive, and empowering space for all participants.
If you're ready to join a passionate team and make a lasting impact, we want to hear from you!

📩 Apply today!
Send a resume and a cover letter saying why you think you will fit into our team
[email protected]

Shortlisted applicants will only be contacted


Final days to vote! Thanks for all the support.
30/11/2024

Final days to vote!
Thanks for all the support.

Get your Friday Sausage Sizzle fix and support your local RDA Centre! The team at Being Mentors are hosting a sausage si...
29/11/2024

Get your Friday Sausage Sizzle fix and support your local RDA Centre!

The team at Being Mentors are hosting a sausage sizzle today at Bunnings Darwin Warehouse. Swing past and grab a sanga! 🌭 🤠

25/11/2024
✨Supporters, we need your vote!! ✨The People’s Choice Award has launched! The People's Choice aims to celebrate and rais...
22/11/2024

✨Supporters, we need your vote!! ✨

The People’s Choice Award has launched! The People's Choice aims to celebrate and raise awareness of the Finalists’ achievements.

🗳️ Cast your vote here: https://awardsaustralia.app.do/2024-northern-territory-community-achievement-awards-3454843

The Finalist who receives the most votes will be announced as the People's Choice Award winner and will receive a prize from Mix 104.9...with details to be announced soon!

The People's Choice Award winner will be announced at the Gala Presentation Dinner on Friday 6th December 2024.

To find out more about these incredible Finalists, click on their image to read their story.

You can vote once a day, every day until the poll closes at 11:59 PM on Monday 2nd December 2024.

Some more picture from yesterday’s A Very Darwin Christmas. The Administrator of the Northern TerritoryNemarluk School
16/11/2024

Some more picture from yesterday’s A Very Darwin Christmas.

The Administrator of the Northern Territory
Nemarluk School

Almost time! Kinder, the coaching and volunteer team are ready to go.A very Darwin Christmas Pageant 2024
16/11/2024

Almost time!
Kinder, the coaching and volunteer team are ready to go.
A very Darwin Christmas Pageant 2024

Check out our new activity table! Thanks to the Northern Territory Government's Community Benefit fund and the team at M...
15/11/2024

Check out our new activity table!
Thanks to the Northern Territory Government's Community Benefit fund and the team at Mala-Ngoor Enterprises for your support to purchase and deliver this table.
It offers a safe space for our younger participants to play and learn. 🤠🐴✏

https://www.malangoor.com.au/

Delighted to announce we have made it to the finals of the Community Achievement Awards NT!! ✨Congrats to all the people...
14/11/2024

Delighted to announce we have made it to the finals of the Community Achievement Awards NT!! ✨

Congrats to all the people who support our centre, this is for you.. 🤠
We couldn't do it without your support! 🤩🥳

Check out our new KickAss Fan! Thanks to the Northern Territory Government's Community Benefit fund and the team at Kick...
01/11/2024

Check out our new KickAss Fan!

Thanks to the Northern Territory Government's Community Benefit fund and the team at Kickass Fans for your support to purchase and install a fan in the arena.
This provides a more confirmable space for our clients, volunteers and horses especially at this time of year! 🤠

Sam Eyles Refrigeration & Airconditioning Pty Ltd

We are delighted to be part of the BALI VIBES | Beach Alive 2024 event! Mark your calender, its a great day out for all ...
23/10/2024

We are delighted to be part of the BALI VIBES | Beach Alive 2024 event!

Mark your calender, its a great day out for all the family! Come and say hi to our
Volunteers and horses Cloudy and Kinder!

Huge thanks to Rotary Club of Darwin for supportingour centre 🤩!

20/10/2024
RDA Top End has been named a semi-finalist in the Community Group category. All thanks to the enormous effort from our t...
18/10/2024

RDA Top End has been named a semi-finalist in the Community Group category.
All thanks to the enormous effort from our team: staff, dedicated volunteers and horses. 🐴 🤞

We need weekday volunteers. Interested? Contact Treasa at 0439 444 057! www.rdatopend.org.au
15/10/2024

We need weekday volunteers. Interested? Contact Treasa at 0439 444 057!

www.rdatopend.org.au

Address

38 Catalina Road
Marlow Lagoon, NT
0830

Opening Hours

Tuesday 9am - 2pm
Wednesday 9am - 2:30pm
Thursday 9am - 2:30pm
Friday 9am - 2pm
Saturday 9am - 2pm

Telephone

+61889310093

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