Enriching the lives of people with special needs
Through innovative, relevant horse related programmes
RDAQ is grateful to the support given by numerous trusts, government bodies and the general public through the doorknock programme and individual donors.
Without this generous support the RDA programme could not operate.
Thank you to all our supporters.
Government, Trusts, Foundations and Associations
- Queensland Disability Services
- Sport and Recreation Queensland, Department for Queensland Communities
- Australian Sports Commission
- Queensland Institute of Sport
Corporate, Business Support
- Jupiters Casino Community Benefit Fund
On going support is needed for
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RDAQ Coaching Programme
RDAQ Coaching Department consists of three State Coaches who are employed part time to support the 38 RDA Centres in Queensland by:
- Training and assessing coaches through the National Coaching Accreditation Scheme
- Assisting with programme development and rider profiles
- Running training workshops, seminars, Coordinating competitions and events
- Developing and presenting resource material used interstate and internationally
- Assisting Centres to source suitable horses and equipment required to maintain a quality service.
More qualified coaches are needed to expand and meet the demand for riding places.
More qualified coaches is a positive step to increased programme delivery which = more places available for riders
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- Increased rider numbers and added programme delivery at Centres that have limited resources.
- The waiting list can be addressed in a systematic way on a regular basis.
- Special programmes can be offered to a new base of clients.
- Short 5-10 week programmes can be offered.
- Youth at risk programmes can be developed.
- On going training of RDA horses that will address the horse turn over issue.
- A full programme of 7 sessions a week.
- Holiday programmes
If you would like to financially support RDAQ programs, please contact the Executive Officer, RDAQ 07 3720 2345 or email rdaq@aanet.com.au
Together we can make a difference
Bequests
By remembering RDAQ in your Will you are ensuring that our work with disabled riders of all ages will continue. Your bequest can either be directed to a specific programme that is dear to your heart or to the endowment fund.
A bequest may take the form of:
- A percentage of an Estate
- Specific sum of money
- Real estate
- Stocks and shares
- Works of art, furniture, jewellery etc.
Many Australians die without leaving either a valid or current Will that fully reflects their wishes for the disposal of their Estate.
We encourage you to plan ahead and make a Will that refects your wishes.
When making your Will, please consider RDAQ.
If you would like to discuss remembering RDAQ in your Will, please contact the Executive Officer, RDAQ on 07 3720 2345 or email rdaq@aanet.com.au
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