Staff
State Manager
Kay Milton
BA Hons (politics, Flinders University), Dip. Ed. (Adelaide University), Cert III IT, JP since 1992. Kay joined RDA SA as full-time state manager in 2002 after more than 20 years in both state and federal politics. She is a lifelong horse-owner, breeder and competitor, particularly with Arabian horses in endurance riding. Other interests: reading, gardening, genealogy and acting/singing in amateur comedy theatre. In December 2008 Kay and her husband Mark Boon were jointly named Citizen of the Year by Mallala Council.
Coaching Coordinator
Karen Aspery
Karen has worked for RDA since mid-2005 and works part-time (0.8) as Coaching & Volunteer Co-ordinator. She is responsible for ensuring coaches are properly trained to meet NCAS and RDA standards, and develops and delivers excellent training programs. She is a horse-owner and competitor, and has a passion for dressage. Karen has an Advanced Diploma in Management, Certificate IV Assessment and Workplace Training as well as Certificate IV in Contract Management (Risk Management).
Finance Manager
Ella Kos
Ella has been with RDA SA since September 2003. As part of her duties she liaises with centre treasurers to ensure each centre receives its rightful payments, and trains treasurers in the intricacies of MYOB. She also co-ordinates the doorknock collections program which provides much-needed income assistance. She loves animals and has two German Shepherds called Yogi and Rex. Ella works full-time.
Administration Officer
Rosalee Cearns
Rose joined RDA SA staff full-time in June 2006. She is our "front line" staff member covering reception, phone, mail, rider registrations...as well as being responsible for our regular Government reporting, all the while staying cheerful and friendly and welcoming to everyone. Our office bubble.
Clerical Assistant
Theresa Moore
Theresa joined the RDA State Office team in October 2006. Her primary role involves volunteer registrations and over seeing our National Police Check System. Otherwise, Theresa assists all staff when necessary and sometimes acts as relief staff when others are absent. She is currently studying to complete Certificate IV in Sports Administration. Another irrepressible spirit.
Project Offier, Coaching
Sam Davies
Assists Karen with centre accreditations, coaching issues. Also a whiz at policy development and preparing RDA SA for accreditation (HACC, SEF, ORS) (0.2) Sam is studying for her PhD at Flinders Uni in aquaculture (polychaetes or scoletoma, or something like that.)
Contractors
Andy Esworthy - Grants Officer: liaises and assists centres with grant applications. (0.2) Previously worked as executive officer of Muscular Dystrophy SA for 10 years, bringing his wealth of experience and amazing skillset to benefit RDASA.
Rob McBryde - Project Manager, assisting Blackwood RDA centre with developing new "greenfield" site at O'Halloran Hill.
Bernadette White - Project Assistant, working with Rob McBryde on O'Halloran Hill project.