Even though February is the shortest month of the year we have so much going on!
Please note that your centers opening times may differ and you will need to contact them to find out when they are opening.
President Report
Hi Everyone,
I trust everyone is well into the swing of the New Year and excited about the year ahead. Since I last communicated with you all, RDAQ have been busy getting organised for the events and workshops this year.
As has been my request before, we are looking for input into Workshop delivery for the year. Rhiannon is doing regular Skype sessions for OTC and Level 1 training and we hope to confirm some on ground workshops soon. We are sending Linda Gaffaney to the Program Delivery meeting in Melbourne in a couple of weeks and I would love for our coaches to communicate with Linda so she can represent the coaching body well. I believe she has written to all the centres to this effect.
Gateway RDA is gathering speed, we have riders on the waiting list and we are working hard to get it up and going in Term 2. We are still formulating all the details but we are excited by the interest so far. It will be a humble beginning as we work to get all facilities in place. We will keep you posted.
Lisa Kirkup from the Board and Jenna are working hard on the State Championships Program. The draft is looking great and we are chasing sponsors to help so we can make it a fantastic event. If you have any feedback please put it in an email so we can take it on board before decisions are made.
We will need some volunteers to help out on that weekend so if you have family and friends that can help out we would appreciate the help.
Don’t forget to send in your news so all centres can enjoy your centres’ successes. Every centre has inspiring stories so share them around. As you all start your return to ride days I wish you all every success.
Regards
Trish Hollis
Trish Hollis
Acting President
Get Started is one of three funding programs that comprise the Queensland Government's Get in the Game initiative to support grassroots sport and recreation.
Get Started assists children and young people who can least afford or may otherwise benefit from joining a sport or recreation club by providing a voucher of $150.00 to help pay the cost of membership and/or participation fees with a registered Get Started club.
Round 7 Dates:
Voucher applications open on Wednesday, 27 January 2016.
Voucher applications close on Wednesday, 30 March 2016, or earlier if all available vouchers are allocated.
Vouchers expire (must be presented to a Get Started club) by Friday, 6 May 2016.
Voucher redemptions close (Club must redeem) by Friday, 20th May 2016.
The distribution of Get Started vouchers is managed using an online system called QGrants. Parents, guardians and carers must register for a QGrants account before applying for a voucher. You can create a QGrants account at any time.
Free Webinars from Legal Aid Queensland
Legal Aid Queensland is continuing its series of free webinars for community workers in 2016.
Three webinars are scheduled for February/March.
18th February - The 3 Hurdle Race - Eligibility criteria to qualify for the Disability Support Pension
23rd February - Understanding the youth justice system - what community workers need to know
1st March - The basic law of bankruptcy
Please phone (07) 3238 3431 for more information.
Bursting Angry Bubbles
Bursting Angry Bubbles is an innovative program for children turning 7 - 12 years within that year. The 8 week course aims to help children understand anger and negative emotions and to learn new skills in handling their behaviour.
For more information please contact Encircle Redcliffe 3284 3081
Kids Self Esteem
Kids self-esteem is for children aged 10 -12 years old that have been affected by domestic and family violence. Children will participate in weekly workshop to explore and build self-esteem.
For more information please contact Encircle Redcliffe 3284 3081
Free Solar Power for Community Groups
Could your group be eligible? Eligible not for profit community groups can apply for grants up to $35,000 with the next round of funding scheduled to open in Mid January and close midnight 29thFebruary 2016.
For more information please contact Solari Energy - Geoff Hill 0466 903 504
For grant funding guidelines and application forms go to www.justice.qld.gov.au/grants
Music for the Mind - for People with a Disability Facilitator training workshop
TheMusic for the MindFacilitator Training Workshop provides participants with practical, evidence-based training on the planning and implementation of aMusic for the Mindprogram for people with a disability in the residential or community setting. This program is a structured singing, music and rhythm program which is designed to increase engagement by people with disabilities of all types. Music for the Mindtakes a sing-along type activity to the next level by incorporating specific activities in an enjoyable manner.
For further information please contact Alex Tyson or Sharon MacKinney on 3812 2014.
Baby Bridges - Commencing 10 February 2016
Baby Bridges is a unique and innovative FREE 6 week early intervention program for children 0 to 5 years who are not reaching milestones or who have a diagnosed disability, siblings and carers.
The program offers:
INDIVIDUALLY designed fun group play aimed at achieving milestones
COMPLIMENTARY Therapy assessments
COMPLIMENTARY subscription to online health program which teaches parents how to help their child develop
CARER resources including Family Guide, Information Sessions, Personalised Support Plan
RESPITE shopping trip and $20 gift voucher at Yesterdays Thrift Shop
The program runs through school terms at 14 Munro Street, Auchenflower. Each session runs for 2hours from 10am-12md
To enrol, follow this linkhttp://www.developingfoundation.org.au/event/event/detail/event/49899
To make further enquiries please call (07) 3871 0530.
Creativity for kids - Providing your child with opportunities for artistic expression in your home
How do you develop your child's creativity and why is it important? How can making art improve your child's wellbeing and enhance their academic ability? Come and try some activities and learn how to encourage your child to make art. Hand-outs provided for rainy day activities and a materials list. Join Lianne Cook, owner of Renaissance Kids for this hands on informative session.
Free session - Bookings essential - 25 limit. Book online.
6-8pm (networking 8-9pm) Tuesday, 15 March 2016
Redcliffe City Art Gallery
470 Oxley Avenue Redcliffe
Gambling Community Benefit Fund - now open
The latest round of the Gambling Community Benefit Fund is now open. The five funding categories / types are:
1. Applications that have been affected by a natural disaster in last two years
2. Applications for the purchase of equipment and facility upgrades
3. Applications for the purchase of buses, cars, trailers and similar items
4. Applications for events, training, workshops, programs and festivals
5. Applicants who have received grants within the past two years
Funding up to $35,000 incl. GST is available and applications close 29 February. For more information and to apply visit GCBF.
Start Playing Stay Playing Excellence Awards
The Queensland Government has just launched their Start Playing Stay Playing Excellence Awards. The aim of the awards is to acknowledge achievements in the sport and active recreation industry and individuals, groups or organisations going above and beyond to increase and enhance sport and active recreation opportunities for women and girls in Queensland.
There are three award categories; Inclusion, Innovation and Inspiration. Nominations will open for two rounds each year and winners of each category will be considered for the overall annual Minister's Start Playing Stay Playing Excellence Award. Round 1 is now open, and closes Thursday 31 March 2016.
Winners will receive $1,000 in prize money and will go in the running to win an additional $2,000 for the Minister's Start Playing Stay Playing Excellence Award.
For more information contact the Start Playing Stay Playing Excellence Awards team on 3338 9259, email spsp@npsr.qld.gov.au, or visit the website at www.qld.gov.au/spsp.
RDAQ is pleased to announce the opening of Gateway RDA at the Hendra Pony Club.
There is an enormous amount of work to do before the first session is held for Riders. However we have set a date of 11th April for our first session. To make this happen we need to achieve the following;
1/ establish a base of volunteers 2/ establish a base of coaches 3/ establish a client base and their specific needs. 4/ establish what programs we will be capable of running initially, 5/ establish a stable of suitable horses 6/ establish a tack room containing what we need to match our clients to our horses and programs 7/ establish a feed room and carry the right feeds and necessary treatments for our herd. 8/ Source ongoing support and funding including sponsorships for the Centre, Events and Horses 9/ Involve the community and expand the Awareness of RDAQ. And we have probably left out as much again. If you are INTERESTED IN JOINING IN AS A VOLUNTEER, COACH, RIDER, DONOR OR SPONSOR we would love to hear from you. Please contact Jenna in our office on 3888 5277 OR EMAIL admin@rdaq.org.au . Volunteers will be needed for all aspects of RDA including admin, coaching, horse maintenance and handling, side-walkers, ground maintenance etc. If you would like to donate horses, saddle or other tack please contact Kerry on 0421 665 688 or emailaccounts@rdaq.org.au .
For more information you can go to our website HERE
We are always in need of volunteers all over QLD.
Think about how much you receive when you give and consider why you want to volunteer. You may have several different reasons. Here are just a few of the many possible motivations identified by other volunteers:
to feel needed
to share a skill
to get to know a community
to demonstrate commitment to a cause/belief
to gain leadership skills
satisfaction from accomplishment
to keep busy
to donate your professional skills
to have an impact
to learn something new
for freedom of schedule
to help a friend or relative
to be challenged
to feel proud
to make new friends
to explore a career
to help someone
as therapy
to do something different from your job
for fun!
to keep skills alive
to have an excuse to do what you love
to feel good
to be part of a team
to test yourself
to build your resume
because of personal experience with the problem, illness, or cause
This year the Championships will be held on the 9th and 10th of July at the QSEC (Queensland State Equestrian Centre) atBeerburrum Rd, Caboolture QLD 4510. Stay tuned for more information
Bundaberg Centre now has two client days per month;- 1st and 3rd Wednesday
Equine Expo 2016
Bundaberg RDA along with other horse groups and the Council are involved in the planning and running of the Bundaberg Equine Expo which will be held on Sunday 13th March at our grounds – Bundaberg Recreational Precinct – Enter Through University Drive.
If there are any riders out there who would like to ride and be part of the demonstrations please email bundyrda@gmail.com and let me know what time suits you to ride as volunteers, horses and equipment need to be organised.
1st session 8.30 – 9.30am / 2nd session 12.30- 1.30pm
On 13th March we need helpers to
Look after the information stall – Megan Wray is in charge of this area
Help with the Sausage sizzle – Michael Klein is in charge of this area
Help with the clients – Sue is in charge of the clients times
Help with the tacking / untacking of horses - John Golchert in charge of this area
Help with looking after our new trailer Mounting - Michael Mulvena is in charge of the new trailer
Looking after our trailer with our equipment – Pat Barnes is in charge of this area ( setting up and packing away)
Selling raffle tickets on the day – Talitha Mulvena and helpers please
For our Raffle to be a huge success we are asking all members to please donate something non perishable for the food hamper – Barbara Hillyard will have a basket at the next client day Wednesday 2nd March please feel free to pop something into it to help raise money for our centre
Calender of events so far for 2016
Date
Event
Starting Time for volunteers
March 2
Client Day
8.30am
March 8
Meeting at RDA Shed
5.30pm
March 13
Bundaberg Equine Expo
From 6am – 4pm
March 16
Client Day
8.30 am
April 6
Client Day
8.30 am
April 20
Client Day
8.30 am
Crowson Park RDA
Crowson Park saddles up for 2016 on the 1st of March with many new clients joining our team. To ease the
pressure on our waiting list some of our riders have moved to fortnightly lessons. This has allowed more riders the chance of riding. Some of our horses were holidaying at a lovely grassy paddock but are now back at Crowson Park and looking forward to meeting new and existing riders. During the holidays we were very lucky in securing a grant from Logan Council with the help of Cr Laurie Smith. We purchased a new zero turn ride-on to keep our paddocks in tip top condition. We now have a waiting list for volunteers wanting to use the ride-on.
Regards
Linda Gaffaney
RDA NCAS Level 1 Coach
Crowson Park RDA
DEVELOPING ABILITY
Lockyer Valley RDA
This year Josh has been nominated for an Australia Day Award in the Lockyer Valley. He was nominated by his Mum, and supported by the club, the High School (received the Equestrian Sports award) and other members of the community. Josh loves riding and would like to be an Equine Vet or Zoo Keeper when he completes School.
Lockyer Valley would also like to remind people that it is snake season and to pay attention.
North QLD RDA
A big Congratulations to Danyele Foster who made it into the ABC News article. To see the full write up click HERE
What a Champion!!!
If you would like to help Danyele on her journey please read more HERE
Samford RDA
Samford RDA's immediate past President, Clare, has been honoured for her years of commitment to SRDA by being inducted as our first Life Member.
Thank you Clare for all you have done! The award is richly deserved. We welcome our new
President, Jo.
Past President Clare and Current President Jo
WORKSHOPS
Working bee and workshop on Wednesday, February 10: The working bee starts at 8 am so helpers are needed for general cleaning duties. The workshop will cover safety, helmet fitting and horse gear checking. Volunteer training days: February sessions will be held from 9 am till noon on Friday the 5th, Saturday the 6th and Wednesday the 24th. All volunteers are encouraged to attend a session to brush up on safe procedures. Friday classes: Sign-on and helmet fitting will be held on February 12, with the first lesson on February 19. Saturday classes: Sign-on and helmet checks will be held on February 13, with the first lesson on February 20. Wednesday classes: Sign-on and helmet fitting will be held on March 2, with the first lesson on March 9.
Term 2
13th April No Riders - RDA Training Day – with volunteers & ponies
20th April First Riding Day – horses on the grounds
22nd June Last Riding Day for Term 2
Term 3
13th July First Riding Day – horses on the grounds
14th September Final Riding Day for 2016
There are 9 riding days in Term 2 & 10 riding days in Term 3, the last riding day in Term 3 will be the 14th September.
Riding may be cancelled due to weather conditions and other factors which may effect the safety of the riders.
Please contact Tracey Sexton 0438234815 for further information.
President Report
New Gateway RDA Centre
