RDA Victoria, also known as Riding for the Disabled Association of Victoria, is a leading sports club in Melbourne dedicated to providing equine assisted activities for people with disabilities. With a history spanning over 50 years, RDA Victoria has established itself as the foremost authority, advocate, and resource for these activities in the state.
The club operates across 35 Centres throughout metropolitan and regional Victoria, ensuring that individuals with disabilities of all types and ages have access to their programmes. RDA Victoria prides itself on being an inclusive and diverse organisation, welcoming individuals with intellectual, physical, sensory, and mental illnesses. The goal of the club is to offer enjoyment, personal enrichment, and a sense of achievement through equine assisted activities.
Qualified coaches and volunteers play a crucial role in supporting RDA Victoria's activities. They ensure that riders receive the necessary therapeutic benefits, fitness training, and life skills development. Volunteers can assist during lessons, care for and feed horses, and contribute to fundraising efforts. The club is always in need of dedicated individuals to help make a difference in the lives of its members.
RDA Victoria offers various programmes to cater to the different needs and abilities of its riders. Recreational Riding allows riders to develop skills and confidence while enjoying the freedom and exhilaration associated with horseback riding. Therapeutic Riding focuses on enhancing the wellbeing of participants, strengthening muscles, developing mobility, and improving psychological wellbeing. Carriage Driving is a challenging and fun activity suitable for those who cannot participate in traditional riding programmes.
It offers independence, as well as the development of balance, self-esteem, and motor skills. Competitions provide riders with the opportunity to extend their capacity, gain experience, and achieve new levels of success.
In exciting news, RDA Victoria has recently announced a partnership with Racing Victoria Off The Track. This collaboration allows retired thoroughbred racehorses to find a new purpose at the RDA Victoria Centres, forming special bonds with volunteers and riders.
To become involved with RDA Victoria, individuals can volunteer, become a rider, driver, or donate to support the organisation's valuable work. Interested individuals can find more information and register their interest on the club's website. RDA Victoria also hosts various events and provides updates on news and activities through their social media platforms, including Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram.
RDA Victoria is grateful for the support of its sponsors and adheres to privacy policies, terms and conditions, and refund policies to ensure transparency and accountability.
By joining RDA Victoria, individuals can help provide riders with disabilities the freedom to take the reins and experience the numerous physical, emotional, and social benefits that equine assisted activities provide.