Thank you

Thank you for all your support!

We would like to recognise the many organisations, Service Clubs and supporters who have assisted RDA(NSW) Tall Timbers Centre, without their generosity our program would not be possible. 

The Profield Foundation, Australian Security Fencing, Marc Hardman & Associates, Inner Wheel Club of Blacktown, Lions Club of Kuringai, Box Hill and Nelson Progress Association, Australian Seniors, Galston Financial Services, Grill’d Rouse Hill, Lions Club of Castle Hill, Bivianos Dural, Baulkham Hills Football Club, Norwest Sunrise Rotary Club, Hills Shire Council, Bunnings Rouse Hill,  TOMRA return and earn, BNI Sydney North West & Penrith, The Alternative Board and Riverstone RSL Sub Branch. For privacy we do not disclose some names of individual donors but sincerely thank them for their continued support.

We would like to recongise

Our Supporters

James Kirby Foundation

Thank you to the James Kirby Foundation who donated $7500 to assist us to run our Senses and Fun Life Skills Program.

The Primary Club

Thank you to The Primary Club who donated $33,000 to pay for a disability ramp to our outdoor arena.

Hills Shire Council

Thank you to Hills Shire Council for assisting us to improve our facilities.

Galston Financial Services

Thank you to Galston Financial Services for supporting our horses and Tiny Tackers Program.

Bivianos Dural

Thank you to Bivianos Dural who included us as a recipient of the 2022 Hills Annual Gala Ball.

Commonwealth Foundation

Thank you to Commonwealth Foundation Grassroots Grant totalling $30k to assist us to use a variety of Allied Health Professionals to develop our program and train our coaches.

Horse Sponsors

Thank you also to our current horse sponsors

Friends of the Horse Team

Thankyou to our Friends of the Horse Team for all your support.  

Our Supporters

Preloved Donations

Thank you to everyone who donated preloved saddlery, 2nd hand books, gifts, prizes and items from our wish list. 

NSW Government

Thank you to NSW Government Community Building Partnerships for supporting construction of the Life Skills building.

Blacktown Workers Club

Thank you to Blacktown Workers Club who have granted $10,000 in 2015, 2016, 2017 and $2500 in 2020 to support our vehicles expenses including registration, insurance and maintenance.

COVID support and recovery grants

In 2020 and 2021 we had great support from the Government with COVID support and recovery grants and Jobkeeper payments.  We also received a $5000 volunteer small equipment grant.

NSW Government Community Building Partnerships

Thank you to NSW Government Community Building Partnerships for supporting construction of the Life Skills building.

Anonymous Donors

Thank you also to those donors who wish to remain anonymous.  We very much appreciate all the assistance we are given.

Past Support

Australian Government Water Fund & Department of Sport and Recreation

Thank you also to the Australian Government Water Fund for our Community Water Grant and the Department of Sport and Recreation for their assistance in our development.  

The Primary Club of Australia

Thank you to The Primary Club of Australia who generously assisted with the cost of the arena extension.

Department of Family and Community Services

We also received a grant from the Department of Family and Community Services to purchase chairs which have now been used on numerous occasions.

Department of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries & Centrelink

Thank you also to the Department of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries and Centrelink for their financial assistance during the Equine Influenza Outbreak. 

Fundraising

Our fundraising efforts have included The Model Railways Exhibition (supported by Kuringai Lions and North Shore Railway Modellers) and Sausage Sizzles at Bunnings Rouse Hill. We also hold a Horses’ birthday fundraiser, a Horses’ Birthday Lunch and our annual Ride-a-thon.  We also held Trivia Nights and Bingo.   In the past we have sold Corn Cobs at the Antique Machinery Shoe, catered for the Collectors’ Plant Fair and sold tickets in the Rotary Club Raffle. Thank you to everyone who gave up their time to support these important fundraisers.  

Our upcoming fundraisers include a Golf Day, Trivia Night, Bingo, catering for the Collectors Plant Fair, Return and Earn and Play for Purpose raffles.

Past Support

Ageing and Disability Department

Thank you to the James Kirby Foundation who donated $7500 to assist us to run our Senses and Fun Life Skills Program.

Rotary Club of West Pennant Hills & Cherrybrook

Rotary Club of West Pennant Hills and Cherrybrook who financed our horse yards

Australian Government Water Fund & Department of Sport and Recreation

Thank you also to the Australian Government Water Fund for our Community Water Grant and the Department of Sport and Recreation for their assistance in our development.  

The Primary Club of Australia

Thank you to The Primary Club of Australia who generously assisted with the cost of the arena extension.

Department of Family and Community Services

We also received a grant from the Department of Family and Community Services to purchase chairs which have now been used on numerous occasions.

Lions Club

Thank you also to the Lions Club of Baulkham Hills, Parramatta Probation, Windsor Polo Club, Rural Press, Barker College, Castle Hill RSL, Rouse Hill Town Centre and Stanhope Village for their support.

Rotary Club of West Pennant Hills & Cherrybrook

Thanks to The Disabled Children’s Foundation which donated $2750 in 2016 and $2500 in 2017 to assist with veterinary costs. 

Past Support

The Disabled Children’s Foundation

Thanks to The Disabled Children’s Foundation which donated $2750 in 2016 and $2500 in 2017 to assist with veterinary costs. 

Woolworths National Office

In 2010 we received $7000 from Woolworths National Office who donated $7000 to the weekday program enabling 7 riders to participate in the program. 

Our Lady of Mercy College Parramatta

A special thank you to Year 7 at Our Lady of Mercy College Parramatta who continue to support our Centre by holding an annual Walk-a-thon. 

Rotary Club of Glenhaven

Thank you to the Rotary Club of Glenhaven who held a golf day and made a generous donation to the Centre.

Rotary Club of Dural

We also received a donation from Rotary Club of Dural following their charity golf day. 

Rotary Club of Holroyd

Thank you to the Rotary Club of Holroyd who hold a Doll and Bear show each year with the proceeds to benefit our Centre.