About RDA

RDAQ is the State Administrative and Coaching Regulatory body for regional RDA centres throughout Queensland, most of which are voluntary, non-funded and non-profit community groups.  The purpose of RDAQ in Australia is to assist the large population of people with disabilities to access the benefits that can be accrued from contact with horses, participation in horse riding and involvement in physical activity, sport and therapeutic programs. 

Our Vision

 Riding for Disabled is the first choice provider in sporting and therapeutic equestrian programs for people with disabilities and volunteers.

Our Mission

 RDAQ enables people with varying abilities and volunteers the opportunity to experience enjoyment and achieve personal goals through participation in sporting and therapeutic equestrian programmes in a safe and supportive environment, resulting in improved quality of life.

Our Values

Community and Friendship
Honesty and Integrity
Efficiency
Equal Opportunity
Respect
Safety 

Our Guiding Principles

At RDAQ we are committed to:

Focusing on needs
by listening to the needs of our riders, coaches, volunteers and centres.

Quality service/support
by continually striving to improve the quality of service we deliver to our clients.

Skilled employees, coaches and volunteers
by attracting, developing and retaining highly skilled and dedicated people.

Access and equality
by ensuring that people with disabilities can access their equestrian program of choice.

Resource Efficiency
by using our resources efficiently to the greatest benefit of our clients.

Community and friendship
by fostering growth, belonging and friendship amongst our stakeholders.

Increased Awareness
by conducting strong PR and awareness campaigns to broaden RDA in Qld.

Transparency and accountability
by being open and consulting with our stakeholders at all times.

Participating Nationally
by maintaining close relationships with the National body and Other State Members.

Organisational Structure

RDAQ was established in Queensland in 1986 within the international structure of Riding for the Disabled to support the development of regional and rural centres. In particular RDAQ provides information, guidance, assessment, training and accreditation as well as formal mentoring and resourcing. Without this type of support, many RDA centres would be unable to continue operating and potential centres would never begin.