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The Australian branch of ROLDA is acting as supporting organization for the global entity, ROLDA Romania who is rescuing neglected, abused and abandoned animals.
Full legal name
ROLDA
ACN
687 611 356
ABN
26687611356
contact@rolda.org.au
Phone number
0448 505 332
Office address
Level 3 55 Pyrmont Bridge Road, Pyrmont NSW 2009
Website
Our work started in Romania, where homeless animal population – estimated to some millions – is one of the largest in the world. In 2026, we celebrate 20 years of being in front line for animals cause in Romania and 4 years of active support for animals affected by the war in Ukraine and we want to mark this moment by expanding our mission Worldwide by providing support to animals affected by natural or human made disasters.
Money sent by the Australian arm of ROLDA to support our work in Romania
Fiscal year from 01 January until 31 December
| 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2019 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 464,281 AUD | 2022 | 45,789 AUD | 2021 | 30,237 AUD | 2019 | 17,365 AUD |
| 2023 | 46,4281 AUD | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 14% salaries for Gemma H. 86% direct costs for animals |
46,4281 AUD |  |
Audit report
See ROLDA’s latest Audit Report
Annual info statement
See ROLDA’s Annual Information Statement
Some numbers from the latest financial report
| Total revenues (donations and bequests) | Total expenses | Net surplus/(deficit) | Total assets | Total liabilities | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total revenues (donations and bequests) | 645,395 AUD | Total expenses | 591,906 AUD | Net surplus/(deficit) | 53,489 AUD | Total assets | 120,508 AUD | Total liabilities | 116,560 AUD |
| Total expenses | 591,906 AUD | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Total expenses | - Employee expenses paid from Australia: | 591,906 AUD | 3,818 AUD |
| Total expenses | - Grants and donations made for use outside Australia: | 591,906 AUD | 454,880 AUD |
| Total expenses | - All other expenses: | 591,906 AUD | 133,208 AUD |
ROLDA Inc is entitled to a GST concession and is therefore not registered for GST. As a result, revenue, expenses and assets are recognised inclusive of the amount of goods and services tax (GST) as GST is not payable to, nor recoverable from, the Australian Taxation Office (ATO).
Principal activities in Australia
Enable rescued animals to receive medical assistance, sheltering and to be adopted in Europe.
Support fundraising efforts in Australia to benefit dogs and cats in Romania and animals affected by disasters worldwide, like the war in Ukraine.
Education and activism: campaign against illegal public shelter, against animal cruelty and abuses.
What we do for Australian supporters:
Provide supportive literature about various animal topics (Simple rules to keep your pet safe from hot pavement; Mini guide about responsible dog ownership; How to create a disaster plan for your dog; Tips to travel with your pet; Pet Fire Safety; etc) which can be found here.
Opportunity to be part of our team as a volunteer (in case you’d like to put your best skills at use for animals in need and for a charity that use resources to save them) or as an ambassador (to share news about ROLDA on social media or to wear items that we send you for free).
Possibility to sponsor at distance a dog or a cat rescued from streets or a poor community pet who struggles to live decently.
How Australian supporters can make a gift to ROLDA?
Send a check
Please make the check payable to ROLDA Inc and send it to this postal address in Australia
PO Box 5919
Brendale DC
QLD 4500
Legacy for animals
Your love for animals can last forever when you make a gift to ROLDA in your will.
Bank Account
BSB: 032-515
Account number: 337936
Bank name: WestPac
Testimonials
“I extend the hand of friendship to you and your workers and wish you success in saving all the dogs that need saving and that you are able through people’s donations and kindness, to give all Romania animals safe shelter, food, and security. The days of murdering our beloved animals must come to an end as we educate people and stop money from being made from their deaths. Keep this wonderful work going!”
You can find us on
Meet our team in Australia
(in alphabetic order)
Take a moment to meet also the ROLDA Romania team.
Use this interactive map to check all ROLDA branches
ROLDA’s founder invites you to find out how we started and why
“Firstly, thank you for care about ROLDA mission and thank you for wish to learn more about our Australian branch. Your interest and support enable us to save lives every day. Below is a brief overview of the journey I have been on and which has led to ROLDA. To be totally honest, it was my personal ambition to set up ROLDA on a 3rd continent, Australia (after Europe and North America). Back in 2015, not many Australians heard about an animal charity called ROLDA but I managed to convince one to register ROLDA as a charity in South Australia. This was the first step accomplished exactly on Romanian National Day, on 1st December. In order to fundraise in Australia, we needed to obtain licenses in each state. It was not an easy job. But later I found that the most difficult part was finding reliable people to work with. And I am not referring only to organize board meetings, report data to the authorities. I mean people with character, loyalty and dignity. Against all odds, ROLDA reborn in Australia on 03rd of June 2025 and I am grateful to all the supporters and colleagues who continues to stand by us and focus on helping animals in need. The road for ROLDA in Australia has been long and difficult. Yet whenever I am near the kennels and can see the difference we have made to the lives of hundreds of dogs, I realize it was all worth it. And that there is still plenty of work to do!”
With respect and hope, Dana!
