Racing Industry Welfare
Horse Welfare
Horse Welfare Guidelines
The Australian racing industry is committed to the welfare of the Australian thoroughbred.
Racing NSW - NSW Thoroughbred Rehabilitation Trust
The NSW Thoroughbred Rehabilitation Trust (TRT) is a not-for profit charity that assists the rehabilitation and re-education of retiring NSW Thoroughbred racehorses.
Established in 2011, the TRT coordinates the safe rehabilitation and the rehoming of NSW thoroughbred racehorses at the conclusion of their racing career. By committing 1% of all NSW prizemoney to Equine Welfare, and raising industry funding, sponsorship and donations from the broader community in support of Racing NSW’s not-for-profit Thoroughbred Rehabilitation Program, horses are safely re-trained and re-homed.
For further information visit http://www.nswtrt.org.au
Participant Welfare
Racing Mates
Established by Racing NSW, Racing Mates empowers mates to look out for mates. This is a program open to all racing industry participants.
Having access to Clinical Psychologists, Counsellors and Assistance Hotlines is essential and these services are available. However, people are often more likely to initially reach out to a trusted peer or colleague for support. This is why Racing Mates has appointed Ambassadors who are available as a port of call when industry participants are in need of a mate.
The Ambassadors possess a wealth of industry knowledge allowing them to relate to multifaceted concerns people may be experiencing. Industry specific expertise combined with accredited training ensures Ambassadors can provide a crucial link between those in need and the required support.
For further information on how you can speak to your local Ambassador visit www.racingmates.com.au
Racehorse Trainers and Participants
- Trainers and Participants Assistance Program
Racing NSW has engaged David Goldman, Psychologist, to provide free confidential counselling services to trainers and participants in need of assistance. The families of trainers and industry participants may also be eligible.
For further information go to: http://www.racingnsw.com.au/rules-policies-whs/trainers-assistance-program/
Jockeys
- Jockey’s Trust
Initiated by Racing NSW, the Trust provides financial support and funding for current or former NSW and ACT jockeys and their families who require assistance. This includes but is not limited to:- Those who have suffered injury
- Those affected by illness
- Those requiring financial aid
For further information go to: http://www.nswjockeystrust.com.au/
- Jockey’s Assistance program
Racing NSW has engaged Grant Brecht and Oliver Brecht, Sports Psychologists, to provide free confidential counselling services to jockeys and their families in need of assistance.
For further information go to: http://jockeysroom.racingnsw.com.au/JR_Psychologist.html
- Jockey Career assistance
This initiative provides funding for programs and initiatives to benefit jockeys’ welfare both during their riding career and in retirement, including vocational and life skills training, career transition support, business start-up assistance and financial planning advice.
Applications for funding to undertake new career training in preparation for retirement from riding or to start-up a new business can be made to Racing NSW.
For further information go to: http://jockeysroom.racingnsw.com.au/JR_Career.html
For further information contact Phillip O’Brien, Safety and Welfare Officer on (02) 6332 4186.
