Health & Wellbeing

Health, safety and wellbeing

 

Jockeys are elite athletes in a high-risk sport. Looking after your body and mind is part of the job, and the program is set up to help you do that.

Medicals and concussion testing

  • A full medical each season, showing you are fit to ride
  • A satisfactory baseline concussion test every year
  • An independent medical assessment if you have had a major or career-ending injury in the past

Weight, nutrition and fitness

Managing your weight safely is part of being a jockey. [Access to a sports dietitian or nutrition support] [Strength and conditioning program] Talk to [the Apprentice Coach] before making big changes to your diet or training.

Mental health and wellbeing

[Sports psychologist or counselling service available to apprentices, and how to book]

Free support is available any time:

  • Lifeline: 13 11 14
  • Beyond Blue: 1300 22 4636

Insurance and injury

[What cover apprentices have for trackwork, trials and race day, and who to contact after an injury]

Workplace safety