Most RDAQ Member Centres are volunteer-led, not-for-profit incorporated organisations that do not receive regular government funding. They are reliant on the generosity of volunteers, community sponsors, donations, funding grants and rider fees to make the delivery of safe RDA programs possible.
Rider fees are kept to an absolute minimum to enable people with low incomes and high care expenses to experience the physical and emotional benefits available through RDA programs. Sadly not all people living with disability have access to NDIS funding.
The costs involved in delivering safe, accredited equine assisted services to people living with disability are huge! Insurance fees, training, horse feed, facilities and pasture maintenance, veterinary services, riding equipment, farriers, suitable horses and ponies are all essential costs incurred in the delivery RDA services…..but the rewards are countless and long-lasting!
No experience with horses or of assisting people living with disability is necessary to volunteer with an RDAQ Centre.
Volunteers come from all parts of the community and bring a wide range of experiences and knowledge. It takes a very large, diverse team to make access to safe quality equine-assisted services possible.
If you are interested in finding out more about how you can be a part of the work of RDAQ please do not hesitate to contact your nearest RDAQ Centre
Donations to RDAQ can take many forms: money, products or expertise.
All donations are use to make a difference to the lives and futures of children and adults living with disability throughout Qld.
Sponsors make it possible for RDAQ to support its members in delivering practice services through:
RDAQ Member Centres are run by dedicated teams that bring diverse experience and skills ensure the health and safety of our participants and horses.
Make a difference, volunteer your time and skills to assist people living with a disability experience the many benefits of time spent with a horse.
