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Every three years FRDI (International Federation for Riding for the Disabled) holds an International Congress for Therapeutic Riding, which features the latest research and development results. The congress is a unique opportunity which brings the world together to spearhead and promote equine-assisted activities. It is also a unique opportunity to meet and network with people across the world and find out what’s happening in other countries.
At this year’s 2009 Congress, RDAA presented an Expression of Interest (EOI) for Australia to host the 2015 FRDI International Congress of Therapeutic Riding
The McIntyre Centre in Brisbane, the first RDA Centre established in Australia will celebrate its 50th Anniversary in 2015. Hosting the 2015 FRDI Congress would celebrate the last 50 years of RDA achievement in Australia as well as plan for the next 50 years. Hosting such a prestigious and international event would benefit RDA in the following ways:
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Raise the national profile
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Increase awareness of RDA
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Foster growth of Equine Assisted Therapy
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Foster international relationships
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Provide information, training & exchange of knowledge of professionals - RDA personnel, therapists, equestrian coaches and the medical profession
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Link RDA to research institutes, universities and hospitals
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Develop professional links with national and international organisations
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Inform and educate the public, charities and professionals about our work
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Showcase RDA
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Increase our volunteer base and volunteers skills base
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Attract professional interest to local RDA Centres
Bringing this event to Australia will not only help raise the profile of RDA’s work nationally and internationally but also help RDA lobby government departments for funding to help research and develop equine assisted therapy in Australia to benefit our members.
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