Time: Tuesday and Friday during school terms
Location: Coopers Settlement within the Park
Bundoora Park RDAV offers a dynamic therapeutic riding program, conducted by RDA Coaches, an Occupational Therapist, consultant Physiotherapist, Behavioural Counsellor and Speech Pathologist and facilitated by a group of dedicated Volunteers. Community interaction is furthered by the inclusion of VCal and Work Experience students who are welcomed to our Centre.
Our team of seven horses are carefully selected, trained, supplied and transported by Volunteers each week. Our huge, beloved Tiny lives at the Park.
Catering for all ages, our Program provides individual and group sessions for thirty two clients, targeting physical, sensory, behavioural and communication difficulties, delivered through Dressage, Show Jumping, Cross Country , Western and Cross Training disciplines. A Pre – Riding Program is available for clients with Autistic behaviours.
Our Centre is committed to excellence, with an on-going Volunteer Education Program and the on – going development of facilities and resources.
For more information visit Bundoora’s website
Wish List:
Proposed Developments – Funding Opportunities Field of Dreams Sensory Trail- to facilitate physical / sensory / communication skills by providing a series of sensory activities that stimulate the brain. $500
Pony Pads – to facilitate the transition from bareback pads to saddles $500
Modified Dressage Saddle – by employing a saddler we could assist a State Dressage Squad rider by customising a dressage saddle $500
Funding for Riders with Autistic behaviours – $100
Consult Fees for Speech Pathologist – $500
Rider Fees for a School Group for 1 Term – $1600
Western Trail Gate for Trail Program $750
Large Mirror for arena programs $1000
Volunteer Uniforms $500
