Welcome to Sunshine Coast Riding for the Disabled

........where Riding Develops Abilities

Sunshine Coast Riding for the Disabled (RDA) Inc. is a not-for-profit organisation providing equine-based therapeutic and recreational riding and driving programs for all members of the disability community on the Sunshine Coast, Queensland.

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Our program days are Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday. We are closed Sunday and Monday. We are aligned with the State School system, so are operational during school terms and on holidays when the schools are on holidays.

Latest News

General Meeting - Friday 15th September 12 noon

A General Meeting for all current members of Sunshine Coast RDA will be held at the Monak Rd centre at 12 noon on Friday 15th September.
The meeting will be discussing and advising the Committee on the Membership Fee for 2024.
A Notice of Meeting, Agenda and Proxy forms are now available. The Minutes of the AGM held on 5th May 2023 will also be confirmed at this meeting.

Sunshine Coast Australia Day Awards

Sunshine Coast RDA is very proud to announce that at the 2023 Australia Day Awards ceremony, we were awarded the Community Organisation award for 2023 (tied with The Board Meeting Surf Charity). This is a fantastic outcome of all the hard work over the years and it is great to be recognised! Congratulations to all the award recipients and nominees too!

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Annual General Meeting (AGM) - Friday 5th May 2023

The Annual General Meeting was held on Friday 5th May 2023 at 12 noon at the Monak Rd Centre.
Thank you to all who attended - it was a good roll up!
Welcome new Committee Members - Alicia Eltherington, Libby Knight, Mipi Matheson and Sharon Watts!

New Membership Form for 2023

A new Membership Form is available here for all members renewing or joining us in 2023.
This is the "old" paper version which you will need to fill out, print 2 sided on one sheet of paper and bring to the Centre.
There is also an online fillable Membership Form available.
Once uploaded please complete this form online. If you do not have an electronic signature, just type in your name in the signature box. Please email the completed online form to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
When paying for your 2023 Membership Fee ($65) please reference your payment with your (or your child's) name.

New Service Agreement Form for all 2023 NDIS Funded Participants

All NDIS Participants will need to review and sign a Service Agreement Form in 2023.
Please download the form, complete your details and return it to SCRDA prior to your first sessions in 2023.
Members over 18, parents and/or legal guardians must complete the form
if there are any uncertainties, just complete the sections you can and we will assist you with the uncertain sections.

New Volunteer Training in 2023

The next opportunity for Orientation & Induction for New Volunteer will be on Wed 6th September at 1 pm.
New Volunteer Training is held on the first Wed of each month, finishing in November.
It starts at 1 pm and usually runs till 3 pm.
No need to book - just turn up at Monak Rd with closed in shoes, sun smart clothing and your smile!

SCRDA sessions in 2023

If you have any concerns about your start date, please contact SCRDA by email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
All the dates for the entire year can be found on the website under Rider Information > Term Dates

Schedule of Fees for 2023

The Schedule of Fees for 2023 has been set ready for the new year.

Many Thanks to Sunshine Coast Council

SC Council have awarded another Discretionary grant to SCRDA - this time to asist with required plumbing works! Many thanks to Cr O'Pray for this funding!

SC Council have awarded 2 discretionary grants allowing us to purchase new seating for the clubrooms and a 5L continuous urn for our morning teas!
This will be a great improvement for our volunteers and visitors alike!
Proudly Supported by the Sunshine Coast Council’s grants program.

Containers 4 Change

Many of you would already know about this 10c recycling of containers program. We have now set up an area in the clubhouse for collecting these 10c refundable containers.
You can bring them into the Centre if you don't wish to recycle them yourself.
Alternatively, if you wish to take them to your nearest C4C centre and have the funds directed to SCRDA, our C4C number is C10473173.
Happy recycling!

.BUNNINGS SUPPORT WITH SAUSAGE SIZZLE

Thanks to Bunnings, Noosaville for all your support in allowing us to run Sausage Sizzles.
The next Bunnings sausage sizzle will be on Saturday 8th July 2023.
Please contact us if you'd like to help.