Join us for Ride for Country Kids 2027!
Each year, cyclists head out on a three-day ride across regional NSW as part of Royal Far West’s Ride for Country Kids (RFCK). The annual event raises vital funds and awareness for developmental, behavioural and mental health services, to help transform the lives of Australia’s country children. Since its inception over a decade ago the Ride has raised over $5 million.
The Ride for Country Kids 2027 will take riders on a journey through the Southern Tablelands and Hilltops regions of New South Wales, travelling from Goulburn to Gunning, Crookwell, Young and Yass over three unforgettable days.
While this region may be closer to Sydney than previous Ride routes, it highlights an important reality – many country children and families still face significant barriers in accessing the developmental and mental health support they need to thrive.
We're aiming to raise $500,000 to directly support the health and wellbeing of Australia's country kids.
We need your help to give these children the best start in life.
Where we're headed in 2027
Day One – Starting in Goulburn, riding to Gunning and before returning to Goulburn (approx. 150km).
Day Two – Starting in Goulburn and riding to Crookwell, before heading through Boorowa to Young (approx. 130km).
Day Three – Starting in Young and heading through Harden and Galong before finishing in Yass. We'll then uplift to Goulburn for a final celebration dinner (approx. 120km).
Go Beyond for Country Kids
Why we ride
As a specialist child development service, we provide vital, evidence-informed care to help country kids thrive – through virtual care, in-community programs and disaster recovery initiatives.
This year, we’ll be riding to connect even more country children with the assessments, therapies and supports they need.
We ride to raise funds, to raise awareness, and to go beyond – ensuring that where a child lives never limits their access to the care they need and deserve.
Who we ride for
Riley's Story
Riley is a bright, creative seven-year-old from Dubbo.
From an early age, she experienced developmental challenges that affected her speech, movement, sensory processing and emotional regulation. Despite her mum Shellie's determination to find support, help was difficult to access locally.
Everything changed when Royal Far West's in-community team visited Dubbo. Riley was assessed by a multidisciplinary team who took the time to understand her in the context of her family, culture and community.
Today, Riley and her family have the support they need to help her thrive.
By taking part in the Ride for Country Kids, you'll help make stories like Riley's possible for more country children and families.
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