HRV has established procedures and guidelines that must be adhered to by all Participants and Country Clubs in relation to COVID-19 and additional protocols which must be complied with.
The following must be read and complied with:
As the COVID-19 crisis is continuing to change at a rapid pace, it is advisable that Participants and Country Club personnel to continue to monitor updates to this page.
- Race Track Access and Operational Procedures
- Mass Gathering and Social Distancing Guidelines
- Declaration by person entering a track during COVID-19 pandemic
- Direction - Restricted activities
- Direction - Stay at home
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Federal and Victoria Government Assistance
- The Victorian Government Economic Survival Package is available to support Victorian business and individuals through COVID-19: https://www.business.vic.gov.au/__data/assets/pdf_file/0005/1888997/Economic-Survival-Program-Fact-Sheet.pdf
- To access information on the Australian Government’s Economic Response to COVID-19 visit: https://treasury.gov.au/coronavirus
- For information regarding the JobKeeper Payment scheme visit: https://www.business.gov.au/risk-management/emergency-management/coronavirus-information-and-support-for-business/jobkeeper-payment
- COVID-19 business support can be accessed by Business Victoria: https://www.business.vic.gov.au/disputes-disasters-and-succession-planning/illness-and-business-management-plan/coronavirus-business-support
- Information from Services Australia including Centrelink and the JobSeeker program visit: https://www.servicesaustralia.gov.au/
- To access information about Australian Tax Office’s measures and support for businesses, employers and individuals visit: https://www.ato.gov.au/General/COVID-19/
- For advice, updates and support to help businesses plan and respond to COVID-19 visit: https://www.business.vic.gov.au/disputes-disasters-and-succession-planning/illness-and-business-management-plan/coronavirus-business-support
- Business Support Fund application information can be accessed through: https://www.business.vic.gov.au/support-for-your-business/grants-and-assistance/business-support-fund
In addition to Federal and State Government services, the banks are an important point of contact for businesses and individuals. Provided below are weblinks to COVID-19 information pages developed by the banks to provide support during COVID-19.
ANZ: https://www.anz.com.au/promo/covid-19/
Bendigo Bank: https://www.bendigobank.com.au/help/coronavirus-assistance-package/
CBA: https://www.commbank.com.au/latest/coronavirus.html
NAB: https://www.nab.com.au/personal/customer-support/covid19-help
Westpac: https://www.westpac.com.au/help/disaster-relief/coronavirus/
Financial Counselling
Financial counselling is a free and confidential service offered by community organisations, community legal centres and some government agencies. Money Smart can be accessed: https://moneysmart.gov.au/
Business Action Plan Checklist
Paul Dobson from Kelly Partners Chartered Accountants which has a niche harness racing advisory business, has developed a COVID 19 Business Action Plan Checklist for to help participants develop a plan to survive and hopefully rebound from this dramatic downturn.
Click here for the COVID 19 Business Action Plan Checklist
For more information on Kelly Partners Chartered Accountants harness racing advisory business including the contact information for Paul Dobson can be accessed through the following link: https://www.sbgaccountants.com.au/niches/harness-racing/
HRV Club Hygiene Checklist
https://www.thetrots.com.au/hrv/assets/File/HRV%20Club%20Hygiene%20Checklist.pdf
Coronavirus (COVID-19) Information about routine environmental cleaning and disinfection in the community
An information sheet with guidance about routine environmental cleaning and disinfection in the community for coronavirus (COVID-19).
Coronavirus (COVID-19) - Fact Sheet
A list of commonly asked questions about COVID-19
https://www.thetrots.com.au/hrv/assets/File/What%20is%20coronavirus.pdf
Information For Travellers
HRV understands that during the current health crisis people (or participants) may have a feeling of uncertainty and it is normal to develop feelings of stress and anxiety about the future.
HRV has an Industry Assistance Program (IAP) as well as other counselling services which are accessible at no charge to HRV participants. HRV strongly encourages utilising these services if you are feeling stressed, anxious or just want to talk to someone regarding your concerns. This service is completely free and confidential and is available to your immediate family members as well.
General Information
| Beyond Blue | 1300 224 636 |
| Heads Ups | www.headsup.org.au |
| DHHS Family Violence Crisis Response and Support | website |
| White Ribbon | website |
Counselling Services
| Lifeline | 13 11 14 |
| Griefline | 1300 845 745 |
| Suicide Call back service | 1300 659 467 |
| Men’s helpline | 1300 789 978 |
Welfare benefits
| Centrelink | www.centrelink.gov.au |
Coronavirus Official App
Keeping Your distance
Coronavirus (COVID-19) – Print ads – Good hygiene is in your hands
This print ad promotes good hand washing practices to help stop the spread of COVID-19
Coronavirus (COVID-19) – Keep that cough under cover
This poster promotes good hygiene practices when coughing and sneezing to prevent the spread of COVID-19
https://www.health.gov.au/resources/publications/coronavirus-covid-19-keep-that-cough-under-cover
Coronavirus (COVID-19) – Print ads – Simple steps to stop the spread
This print ad promotes the simple steps you can take to help stop the spread of COVID-19
Ten ways to reduce your risk of coronavirus
Wash your hands regularly - poster
Poster outlining why and how you should wash your hands. One of the main reasons is to prevent the spread of infectious diseases
Social Distancing for Horse Folk - Infographic
https://www.thetrots.com.au/hrv/assets/Image/social-distancing-for-horsey-folk.png
Harness Racing Victoria (HRV) has developed a specific industry participant welfare hotline.
The hotline can be accessed via (03) 9214 0663 during business hours, Monday to Friday (8.30am to 5pm).
Participants are encouraged to use the website for information relating to COVID-19 and other harness racing matters.
However, any participant who needs more information relating to business or welfare enquiries should use the hotline (03) 9214 0663.
