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MEET Our Management Committee
Tania Lesneuck - ChairMANAGEMENT COMMITTEE MEMBER SINCE FEBRUARY 2019
Tania’s youngest son has a physical disability and started riding with RDA in the Top End late 2015, she has been a strong supporter of the organisation ever since. “Horse riding has been so beneficial for my son’s development and much more fun than regular physiotherapy sessions.” She joined the Management Committee as a regular member in 2019 and successfully applied for grants from Palmerston City Council, BMD Group, Darwin Turf Club and Variety NT. Early 2021 Tania took on the role as Chair of the Committee and focused on building up the Association starting with Governance and staffing while continuing to seek support from partners in the community in various areas. In her professional life Tania is a Classroom Teacher at a local Special Needs School and she loves working with kids with a range of abilities. She holds a Master in Environmental Biology and Graduate Diploma in Teaching and Learning. “The biggest asset I bring to RDA in the Top End is my passion and enthusiasm for the Association and the programs it offers. The potential of the organisation is huge and I look forward to work with the rest of the Committee to develop and grow RDA in the Top End.” |
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Jennifer Telfer - Vice-Chair
MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE MEMBER SINCE JULY 2021
LENA WALSH - SECRETARY
MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE MEMBER SINCE JULY 2021
Lena a local Territorian, has a strong passion for community empowerment and diversity in therapeutical services in the Northern Territory.
RDA in the Top End shares the ethos on empowering individuals and providing a safe supportive environment for people with disabilities and the wider community.
She enjoys participating in various committees which allows new development of skills and networking in the community. As a child and family health case manager, Lena enjoys supporting and empowering families with all abilities
Lena a local Territorian, has a strong passion for community empowerment and diversity in therapeutical services in the Northern Territory.
RDA in the Top End shares the ethos on empowering individuals and providing a safe supportive environment for people with disabilities and the wider community.
She enjoys participating in various committees which allows new development of skills and networking in the community. As a child and family health case manager, Lena enjoys supporting and empowering families with all abilities
LAKSHMI VAZHAYIL - Treasurer
MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE MEMBER SINCE JULY 2021
With more than 10 years of Accounting and Finance related experience, Lakshmi brings a wealth of knowledge to her role as the Treasurer of Riding for the Disabled in the Top End.
Overseeing the finance/operational practices, Lakshmi is responsible for providing direction and guidance to staff and takes pride in reflecting the RDA Top End values and strategic goals by working to high standards of excellence, accuracy and transparency.
Before joining RDA in the Top End, Lakshmi worked as the accountant for both Public practice firms and the Not-for-profit sector.
With a Master’s in Professional Accounting from Charles Darwin University, along with working towards completing the Chartered Accountancy program, Lakshmi is also planning to extend her knowledge in risk and governance by attending courses offered by the Governance Institute of Australia and accountancy bodies.
With more than 10 years of Accounting and Finance related experience, Lakshmi brings a wealth of knowledge to her role as the Treasurer of Riding for the Disabled in the Top End.
Overseeing the finance/operational practices, Lakshmi is responsible for providing direction and guidance to staff and takes pride in reflecting the RDA Top End values and strategic goals by working to high standards of excellence, accuracy and transparency.
Before joining RDA in the Top End, Lakshmi worked as the accountant for both Public practice firms and the Not-for-profit sector.
With a Master’s in Professional Accounting from Charles Darwin University, along with working towards completing the Chartered Accountancy program, Lakshmi is also planning to extend her knowledge in risk and governance by attending courses offered by the Governance Institute of Australia and accountancy bodies.
Michael Hamilton - Public officer
MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE MEMBER SINCE JULY 2021
Jo Leonard - committee member
MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE MEMBER SINCE JANUARY 2021
Luke Roe - committee member
MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE MEMBER SINCE JULY 2021
Luke has lived in the territory his entire life and is originally from the small town of Pine Creek. Luke’s son has been riding with RDA in the Top End since 2019. Luke enjoys watching the joy on all RDA clients when they ride.
Luke works as a project supervisor for an electrical and engineering contracting company and hopes to bring this experience with project management to the RDA in the Top End committee to help the association flourish as a strong community organisation to ensure it can continue to support Territorians with disabilities for future generations.
Luke also sits on the committee managing his company’s corporate responsibility funds. Though this he has helped implement changes to prioritise corporate funding to many local NT indigenous STEM projects.
Luke has lived in the territory his entire life and is originally from the small town of Pine Creek. Luke’s son has been riding with RDA in the Top End since 2019. Luke enjoys watching the joy on all RDA clients when they ride.
Luke works as a project supervisor for an electrical and engineering contracting company and hopes to bring this experience with project management to the RDA in the Top End committee to help the association flourish as a strong community organisation to ensure it can continue to support Territorians with disabilities for future generations.
Luke also sits on the committee managing his company’s corporate responsibility funds. Though this he has helped implement changes to prioritise corporate funding to many local NT indigenous STEM projects.
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