About RDA

Our Mission Statement

RDA Bundaberg enables people with disabilities and volunteers throughout Australia to experience enjoyment, challenge and a sense of achievement through participation in equestrian activities, resulting in the development of life skills, improved quality of life and attainment of personal goals.

We are dedicated to providing these services through an organisation that is relevant, innovative, effective and rewarding.

Operated by trained and caring people committed to our aims now and in the future, RDA is recognised as having active involvement within the equestrian and general communities.

We operate from the Undercover Arena in the Bundaberg Recreational Precinct.

Vision

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

Our Mission

RDA 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 RDA Bundaberg we are committed to:

• Focusing on needs –  by listening to the needs of our riders, coaches, volunteers and the community.
• 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.