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</o:shapelayout></xml><![endif]--></head><body lang=EN-AU link="#0563C1" vlink="#954F72"><div class=WordSection1><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'>Centre Secretaries,<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;mso-fareast-language:EN-AU'>The Board has received enquiries from a number of Centres asking if the Board has made a decision on the issue of a possible refund of the Rider Registration Fee. The requests were made as a result of the compulsory requirement of “social distancing” as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic which resulted in the shutdown of riding activities of all Centres. <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;mso-fareast-language:EN-AU'> The Board has considered the issue but because there are so many variables, it is difficult to make a decision which could cover all eventualities. There are many factors which can affect the decision of whether any funds should be refunded and, if an amount is to be refunded, how much the refund could be and when it should be made. Most of the necessary information required to help making a decision in relation to this is available to Centres. <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;mso-fareast-language:EN-AU'>Some possible scenarios and factors the Board needs to consider in relation to the Rider Registration Fee include such things as:<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoListParagraph style='mso-margin-top-alt:0cm;margin-right:0cm;margin-bottom:6.0pt;margin-left:35.7pt;text-indent:-17.85pt;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo2'><![if !supportLists]><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;mso-fareast-language:EN-AU'><span style='mso-list:Ignore'>1.<span style='font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"'> </span></span></span><![endif]><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;mso-fareast-language:EN-AU'>Did the rider pay any money to the Centre?<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoListParagraph style='mso-margin-top-alt:0cm;margin-right:0cm;margin-bottom:6.0pt;margin-left:35.7pt;text-indent:-17.85pt;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo2'><![if !supportLists]><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;mso-fareast-language:EN-AU'><span style='mso-list:Ignore'>2.<span style='font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"'> </span></span></span><![endif]><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;mso-fareast-language:EN-AU'>Was the payment for the Fee made out of the rider’s or their parent’s/carer’s own finances?<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:0cm;margin-right:0cm;margin-bottom:6.0pt;margin-left:35.7pt;text-indent:-17.85pt;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo2'><![if !supportLists]><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;mso-fareast-language:EN-AU'><span style='mso-list:Ignore'>3.<span style='font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"'> </span></span></span><![endif]><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;mso-fareast-language:EN-AU'>Does the money, or any part of it, in respect of the Fee come from an NDIS/NDIA Plan? <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:0cm;margin-right:0cm;margin-bottom:6.0pt;margin-left:35.7pt;text-indent:-17.85pt;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo2'><![if !supportLists]><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;mso-fareast-language:EN-AU'><span style='mso-list:Ignore'>4.<span style='font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"'> </span></span></span><![endif]><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;mso-fareast-language:EN-AU'>Was the amount paid by the rider forwarded by the Centre to State Office? <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:0cm;margin-right:0cm;margin-bottom:6.0pt;margin-left:35.7pt;text-indent:-17.85pt;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo2'><![if !supportLists]><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;mso-fareast-language:EN-AU'><span style='mso-list:Ignore'>5.<span style='font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"'> </span></span></span><![endif]><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;mso-fareast-language:EN-AU'>Has an Active Kids Voucher been collected by the Centre for the purposes of the Fee, or for any part of that Fee? <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:0cm;margin-right:0cm;margin-bottom:6.0pt;margin-left:35.7pt;text-indent:-17.85pt;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo2'><![if !supportLists]><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;mso-fareast-language:EN-AU'><span style='mso-list:Ignore'>6.<span style='font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"'> </span></span></span><![endif]><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;mso-fareast-language:EN-AU'>Does the Centre take on riders for a school term, semester or full year or a mixture of two or more of these and which category does the particular rider belong to?<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:0cm;margin-right:0cm;margin-bottom:6.0pt;margin-left:35.7pt;text-indent:-17.85pt;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo2'><![if !supportLists]><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;mso-fareast-language:EN-AU'><span style='mso-list:Ignore'>7.<span style='font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"'> </span></span></span><![endif]><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;mso-fareast-language:EN-AU'>After the end of the COVID-19 lockdown, will the Centre recommence riding for the remainder of the year?<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:0cm;margin-right:0cm;margin-bottom:6.0pt;margin-left:35.7pt;text-indent:-17.85pt;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo2'><![if !supportLists]><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;mso-fareast-language:EN-AU'><span style='mso-list:Ignore'>8.<span style='font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"'> </span></span></span><![endif]><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;mso-fareast-language:EN-AU'>As a result of the lockdown, once the Centre recommences to operate this year, is there a possibility that the Centre will continue to ride for a longer period than normal, for example closer to, or even after, Christmas, to help make up for the lost riding time due to the closure?<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:0cm;margin-right:0cm;margin-bottom:6.0pt;margin-left:35.7pt;text-indent:-17.85pt;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo2'><![if !supportLists]><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;mso-fareast-language:EN-AU'><span style='mso-list:Ignore'>9.<span style='font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"'> </span></span></span><![endif]><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;mso-fareast-language:EN-AU'>If the riders do not ordinarily ride for the whole year but, for example, ride to the middle of the year, after resumption, will the Centre resume with those from the first half of the year or will a new group of riders commence?<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:0cm;margin-right:0cm;margin-bottom:6.0pt;margin-left:35.7pt;text-indent:-17.85pt;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo2'><![if !supportLists]><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;mso-fareast-language:EN-AU'><span style='mso-list:Ignore'>10.<span style='font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"'> </span></span></span><![endif]><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;mso-fareast-language:EN-AU'>If riders ordinarily ride for the whole year, will those who have been prevented from riding due to the shutdown be likely to recommence riding once the shutdown period ends?<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:0cm;margin-right:0cm;margin-bottom:6.0pt;margin-left:35.7pt;text-indent:-17.85pt;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo2'><![if !supportLists]><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;mso-fareast-language:EN-AU'><span style='mso-list:Ignore'>11.<span style='font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"'> </span></span></span><![endif]><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;mso-fareast-language:EN-AU'>Are there any other relevant factors that apply to a rider that the Centre is aware of and which could affect the decision about the refund of the Rider Registration Fee?<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;mso-fareast-language:EN-AU'>In relation to question 3, if the funds were paid under an NDIS/NDIA plan, the amount of any refund which the Board approves in accordance with this memo needs to be returned to the rider’s plan, not to the rider personally.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;mso-fareast-language:EN-AU'>In relation to question 4, if the funds have not yet been sent to State Office, then RDA (NSW) cannot be expected to directly refund any part of the Fee. Should it be decided that a refund should be made, it would be the responsibility of the Centre, based on the factors contained in this guidance memo and approval given by the Board, to refund that part of the Fee as may be approved with any amount not refunded to be forwarded to State Office.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;mso-fareast-language:EN-AU'> In relation to question 5, the Centre would need to return the amount to Active Kids and the funds cannot be refunded to the rider and it could potentially then be available for use in another authorised activity for that rider.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;mso-fareast-language:EN-AU'>The answers to the above could give an indication on whether or not the Fee should be refunded and, if refunded, how much of it should be refunded. This is because if the riders who have missed out on riding as a result of the shutdown could be expected to be riding when riding recommences, refunding now will only result in the need for the rider to repay the Fee before resuming riding again. <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;mso-fareast-language:EN-AU'>Of course, there are issues of hardship which need to be considered, but these are best dealt with on a case by case basis depending on the facts.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;mso-fareast-language:EN-AU'>There may be many different scenarios identified above which may apply to a Centre, so the Centre would need to address the situation on a rider by rider (or group of riders) basis.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;mso-fareast-language:EN-AU'>Clearly, the Centre would be in a much better position to address the above matters than the Board is. As a result, the Centre would need to review every request for a refund of the Rider Registration Fee and, based on the above criteria as a guide, make a recommendation to the Board on whether any part of the amount which the Centre considers should be refunded and why the refund should be made. In making that recommendation, factors the Centre needs to address include such things as those identified above.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;mso-fareast-language:EN-AU'>Based on the information that the Centre provides the Board, the Board will be in a better position to determine whether there should be any refund of the Rider Registration Fee and, if a refund is to be made, how much should be made. State Office can then process a refund to the Centre (if the amount had been forwarded to State Office by the Centre). The Centre can then refund that amount as indicated above and confirm to State Office that the refund has been made.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;mso-fareast-language:EN-AU'>If your Centre has any question, or needs any assistance in making a decision, in relation to this, please let the Board know via State Office.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;mso-fareast-language:EN-AU'>Regards,<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'><span style='color:#1F497D;mso-fareast-language:EN-AU'>Joseph Orland<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='color:#1F497D;mso-fareast-language:EN-AU'>Honorary Director, Finance Officer & Company Secretary<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-family:"Arial Rounded MT Bold",sans-serif;color:#1F497D;mso-fareast-language:EN-AU'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-family:"Arial Rounded MT Bold",sans-serif;color:#1F497D;mso-fareast-language:EN-AU'>Riding for the Disabled Association (NSW)<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='color:#1F497D;mso-fareast-language:EN-AU'>Quad 1, Level 2, 8 Parkview Drive, Sydney Olympic Park, NSW<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='color:#1F497D;mso-fareast-language:EN-AU'>(PO Box 710 Sydney Markets NSW 2129)<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='color:#1F497D;mso-fareast-language:EN-AU'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><b><span style='color:#1F497D;mso-fareast-language:EN-AU'>Ph</span></b><span style='color:#1F497D;mso-fareast-language:EN-AU'>: (02) 8736 1256 <b>Mob:</b> 0407 004 019<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='color:#1F497D;mso-fareast-language:EN-AU'>Email: </span><span style='mso-fareast-language:EN-AU'><a href="mailto:stateoffice@rdansw.org.au"><span style='color:#1F497D'>joseph.orland@rdansw.org.au</span></a></span><u><span style='color:#1F497D;mso-fareast-language:EN-AU'><o:p></o:p></span></u></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='color:#1F497D;mso-fareast-language:EN-AU'>Web: </span><span style='mso-fareast-language:EN-AU'><a href="http://www.rdansw.org.au/"><span style='color:#1F497D'>www.rdansw.org.au</span></a></span><span style='color:#1F497D;mso-fareast-language:EN-AU'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#1F497D;mso-fareast-language:EN-AU'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-family:"Arial Rounded MT Bold",sans-serif;color:#1F497D;mso-fareast-language:EN-AU'>"Riding Develops Abilities"<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='color:#1F497D;mso-fareast-language:EN-AU'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='color:#1F497D;mso-fareast-language:EN-AU'> <img border=0 width=79 height=57 style='width:.825in;height:.5916in' id="Picture_x0020_1" src="cid:image001.png@01D611EC.E40C8C70" alt="cid:image001.png@01CBDCAA.ABB8D800"> </span><span style='mso-fareast-language:EN-AU'><img border=0 width=61 height=61 style='width:.6333in;height:.6333in' id="Picture_x0020_5" src="cid:image002.png@01D611EC.E40C8C70" alt="cid:image009.png@01D56F0C.90FD55B0"><span style='color:#1F497D'><o:p></o:p></span></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><i><span style='font-size:10.0pt;color:red;mso-fareast-language:EN-AU'>Donations of $2.00 or more are tax deductible<o:p></o:p></span></i></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-fareast-language:EN-AU'> <img border=0 width=203 height=39 style='width:2.1166in;height:.4083in' id="Picture_x0020_3" src="cid:image003.png@01D611EC.E40C8C70" alt="cid:image005.png@01D56F0D.32653850"></span><i><span style='font-size:10.0pt;color:red;mso-fareast-language:EN-AU'><o:p></o:p></span></i></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-fareast-language:EN-AU'> <img border=0 width=56 height=56 style='width:.5833in;height:.5833in' id="_x0000_i1026" src="cid:image004.png@01D611EC.E40C8C70" alt="cid:image006.png@01D56F0C.90FD55B0"> <img border=0 width=72 height=80 style='width:.75in;height:.8333in' id="Picture_x0020_4" src="cid:image005.png@01D611EC.E40C8C70" alt="cid:image008.png@01D56F0D.32653850"><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;mso-fareast-language:EN-AU'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p></div></body></html>