Wellbeing Support and Services
The following supports and services are free and confidential, including racing industry specific options, and are available to anyone who is having a difficult time right now, or feeling overwhelmed.
If your situation is urgent
If you or anyone you know is in immediate danger, or a crime is currently occurring, please call police on Triple Zero (000) or contact your local police station.
Report a criminal offence
For non-urgent matters, you can report a crime by contacting the Police Assistance Line on 131 444 or, if you wish to remain anonymous, contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.
Victorian Racing Industry Participant Supports
Racing Victoria
Stableline
Free private and confidential counselling for all Racing Victoria licensed/registered persons and immediate family members.
Ph: 1300 520 122
https://www.racingvictoria.com.au/participants/stable-employees/stableline
Harness Racing Victoria
Industry Assistance Program
The IAP includes a holistic range of support and resources to help you pro-actively manage your work, health and life and is available to all harness racing industry employees, volunteers and participants.
Ph: 1300 360 364
https://www.thetrots.com.au/for-participants/industry-assistance-program/
Greyhound Racing Victoria
Greyhound Participant Support
Confidential 24 hr support for all Greyhound registered Participants and their immediate family members.
Ph: 1300 739 550
https://greyhoundcare.grv.org.au/greyhound-participant-support/
Sexual assault, harassment and violence support services
1800 Respect
A confidential counselling, information and support service that operates 24-hours a day, 7 days a week for people who have experienced sexual assault or sexual harassment
Ph: 1800 RESPECT (1800 737 732)
Website: https://www.1800respect.org.au/
Sexual Assault Crisis Line
Crisis Line: 1800 806 292 (free call)
Email: ahcasa@thewomens.org.au
Website: www.sacl.com.au
CASA
Website: www.casa.org.au for a list of Victorian Centres Against Sexual Assault
Mental health support services
Lifeline
24-hour crisis support and suicide prevention
Ph: 13 11 14
Website: https://www.lifeline.org.au/
beyondblue
Mental health support
Ph: 1300 224 636
Website: https://www.beyondblue.org.au/
Headspace
Supports young people aged between 12 and 25 years of age
Ph: 1800 650 890
Website: https://headspace.org.au/
Kids Helpline
Counselling service for those aged between 5 and 25 years of age
Ph: 1800 55 1800
Website: https://kidshelpline.com.au/
Suicide Call Back Service
Ph: 1300 659 467
Website: https://www.suicidecallbackservice.org.au/