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 supported equine-based therapeutic riding, driving and on-ground programs for all members of the disability community on the Sunshine Coast, Queensland.
All SCRDA Coaches are qualified CAD Coaches (Coaching Athletes with Disability) and are certified at Coach or Senior Coach Level. Our facilities and equipment are designed to address the needs of the disability community, and our programs are structured to engage participants in progressive activities that develop a range of physical, psychological and social outcomes over a period of time and are suitable for those that require trained and experienced support in order to participate.
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 are on holidays when the schools are on holidays.
Latest News
Donation from Cooroy RSL
Many thanks to Cooroy RSL for a donation for the purchase of 24 new helmets and a new shredder for the Office.
Donation from Noosa Foundation
SCRDA is pleased to announce a third donation from Noosa Foundation. SCRDA has been supported by the Australian Communities Foundation through the Noosa Foundation.
Sessions in 2025
The timetables for all sessions in 2025 are on the website under Rider Information > Term Dates.
Membership Form for 2025
Both a Paper version and an online version of the 2025 Membership Form is available ready for the new year. If using the online version, please save your copy with your name and email to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
You will need to pay for your 2025 Membership after 1st January 2025 and before attending. Please also reference your name or invoice number when paying.
The 2025 Membership Fee remains the same as 2024 - $65.
Service Agreement Form for all NDIS Funded Participants
All New NDIS Participants will need to review and sign a Service Agreement Form.
Please download the form, complete your details and return it to SCRDA prior to your first sessions.
Any existing NDIS Participants will need to complete a new Service Agreement once your plan has been renewed. There have been some recent changes from NDIS so new changes have been made to the Service Agreement.
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
If you are interested in joining us in 2025, there will be Orientation & Induction on Monday 3rd February 2025 from 9 - 12 pm for all new volunteers.
Come along to find out about SCRDA.
No need to book! Please wear closed in footwear and a smile!
Experienced Volunteer Training
The schedule for experienced Volunteer training in February 2025 has been set. See the Timetable on the website under Volunteers > Volunteer Training.
Schedule of Fees for 2025
The Schedule of Fees for 2025 has been set and is now available.
There have been some small increases in fees for 2025.
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 last Bunnings sausage sizzles was on 13th December in 2024.
The next Bunnings BBQ for 2025 will be advertised soon.
Please contact us if you'd like to help, or else just come along to Bunnings to buy a sausage!
Many Thanks to Sunshine Coast Council
Sunshine Coast Council have awarded SCRDA a grant to purchase a new 4 tier grandstand which will allow for an extra 48 seats. The new grandstand has now been constructed with our wonderful Volunteer help and is ready to use.
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!
