Sunshine Coast Riding for the Disabled - RDA Inc

26/08/2025

VALE Ollie

Ollie sadly left us today... he joined SCRDA over 20 years ago. He was very much loved by our participants and volunteers throughout that time.
He was 32 years old ❣️

19/08/2025

Sessions CANCELLED TODAY due to the wet weather... stay safe everyone.

26/06/2025

🐎 HUGE THANKS to Mi-Feed Yandina for supporting Sunshine Coast Riding for the Disabled - RDA Inc.

For 15 years.... every week.... Mi-Feed has donated bags of feed for our herd of 20+ horses and ponies... we are forever grateful for your generosity 😍 You are absolute legends 🙏 THANKYOU 🐎

05/06/2025

It's QUEENSLAND DAY... Lets Celebrate

03/06/2025

Apologies....
Orientation & Induction POSTPONED tomorrow
Wednesday 4th June until 2nd JULY -
Due to sickness & absence of key personnel.

Send a message to learn more

31/05/2025

24/05/2025

Please support, tickets only $5. Fabulous prizes.

Year 12 Benefit Ball Multi-Draw Raffle online tickets close Friday, 30 May at 1pm and will be drawn at the Benefit Ball on Saturday, 31 May! There are 26 prizes up for grabs and all money raised will go to this year's chosen charity Sunshine Coast Riding for the Disabled (RAD).

Tickets are $5 each and can be purchased at the College Office, or BPay.
🔗 BPay Ticket Link - https://bit.ly/3y9fkUM

Thank you to the wonderful families and businesses for their generous donations to make this year's raffle sensational!

Brisbane Catholic Education Sunshine Coast Riding for the Disabled - RDA Inc

13/05/2025

Sunshine Coast based architecture practice Bark Design Architects has generously contributed to the purchase and annual sponsorship of a new riding horse – Rocco – for the not-for-profit organisation, Sunshine Coast Riding for the Disabled - RDA Inc . The 7yo Clydesdale cross Stockhorse will help continue SCRDA’s mission to support individuals with disabilities through equine-assisted activities.
After volunteering at the SCRDA for the last 2.5 years, Bark co-director Steve Guthrie said that the decision to purchase and provide for Rocco was based on first-hand experience of the program’s benefits that develops abilities for participant riders, their families and the horses themselves.
“Seeing the riders improve their physical and mental wellbeing, confidence and sense of connection and trust with these majestic animals is something that is an absolute privilege to be part of,” said Steve.
“Excuse the horse pun but there is a real sense of pure, unbridled joy from both riders and horses through SCRDA’s supported equine programs.
“It may seem a bit strange but there are synergies with architecture in that good design can bring joy and enhanced wellbeing through the spatial relationships between people and their environment.”
SCRDA Horse Manager Megan Swainson said that since joining SCRDA, Rocco had been settling into his new surroundings, bonding with the dedicated volunteers, and adjusting to the routines of the rider training programs.
"Rocco has a wonderful calm nature and a keen willingness to learn which are qualities that are essential for an SCRDA horse,” Megan said.
“As any horse owner will tell you, the purchase and ongoing care for a horse is not cheap. This is why we are so grateful for Bark’s sponsorship of Rocco. We continue to welcome enquiries about the range of sponsorship opportunities available which include financial, in-kind and volunteer arrangements.”
To learn about sponsorship opportunities with SCRDA email admin@scrda.org.au, call 5472 7280 or visit: scrda.org.au.

11/05/2025

Happy Mother's Day to all mothers in our community. Wishing you a wonderful day.

07/05/2025

A big thank you to Mipi, one of our dedicated volunteers, 🙋‍♀️ for her efforts in organizing our spare rugs, guaranteeing each horse has a cotton and waterproof coat in their drawer. 💗🐎🐎🙏🐴👏

05/05/2025

SCRDA invites new volunteers to attend our orientation on Wednesday May 7th. Please arrive prior to the scheduled 1pm start. We recommend wearing covered shoes. 😃🐎🐎😄👏

30/04/2025

A stunning sunrise in the paradise of Laurie's Farm
Laurie's Farm