COVID-19: Procedures, Guidelines, Documents & Resources for Clubs, Industry & Participants

The following policy and procedure must be complied with by individuals when responding to a case of COVID-19:

• HRV COVID-19 Reporting and Response Policy and Procedure

Participants, Club Officials, HRV and Tabcorp Park employees, volunteers and third parties (i.e.- contractors and consultants) must immediately report to HRV any instances where you have:

• Undertaken a COVID-19 test and are awaiting results.
• Returned a positive COVID-19 test.
• Been identified by DHHS as a close contact to a confirmed case of COVID-19.

You must report via online COVID-19 Reporting Form, or alternatively, by calling HRV’s OHS Reporting Line on 03 9214 0664.

If you fall under the categories above, you must not attend any race meetings, trial meetings or have any interactions with anyone from the industry until you have completed the form, and been medically cleared.

To assist with contact tracing, HRV recommends that you keep a contact tracing diary to record your interactions with others, including the date, time, location, names and contact details (where known).

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/

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

https://www.health.gov.au/sites/default/files/documents/2020/03/coronavirus-covid-19-stop-the-spread-coronavirus-covid-19-stop-the-spread-poster_0.pdf

What to do if you're a close contact

https://www.coronavirus.vic.gov.au/what-do-if-you-are-close-contact

Cleaning Log

https://www.thetrots.com.au/hrv/assets/File/Covid-Docs/Cleaning/Cleaning%20Log.xls

Cleaning and disinfection to reduce COVID-19 transmission

https://www.thetrots.com.au/hrv/assets/File/Covid-Docs/Cleaning/Cleaning%20and%20disinfecting%20to%20reduce%20COVID-19%20transmission.pdf

Cleaning and disinfecting after a COVID-19 case

https://www.thetrots.com.au/hrv/assets/File/Covid-Docs/Cleaning/Cleaning%20and%20disinfecting%20after%20a%20COVID-19%20case.pdf

Cleaning to prevent the spread of COVID-19

https://www.safeworkaustralia.gov.au/sites/default/files/2020-05/COVID-and-Cleaning-info-sheet_26May2020_0.pdf

An information sheet with guidance about routine environmental cleaning and disinfection in the community for coronavirus (COVID-19).

https://www.health.gov.au/resources/publications/coronavirus-covid-19-information-about-routine-environmental-cleaning-and-disinfection-in-the-community

Food business cleaning and sanitising

https://www.business.vic.gov.au/__data/assets/pdf_file/0020/1903601/Fact-sheet-food-business-cleaning-and-sanitising.pdf

Hospitality Sector Guidance

https://www.coronavirus.vic.gov.au/coronavirus-sector-guidance-accommodation-and-food-services

Hospitality signs, posters and templates

https://www.coronavirus.vic.gov.au/signs-posters-and-templates

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.

Victorian Government Coronavirus signs and posters

https://www.coronavirus.vic.gov.au/signs-posters-and-templates

Record Sheet Check-in Log

https://www.thetrots.com.au/hrv/assets/File/Covid-Docs/Record-sheet-Check-in-log.pdf

Masks must be worn indoors (color)

https://www.thetrots.com.au/hrv/assets/File/Covid-Docs/Masks%20must%20be%20worn%20indoors%20Poster%20colours.pdf

Masks must be worn indoors (b&w)

https://www.thetrots.com.au/hrv/assets/File/Covid-Docs/Masks%20must%20be%20worn%20indoors%20Poster%20black%20and%20white.pdf

Vaccination QR Code Poster

https://www.thetrots.com.au/hrv/assets/File/Covid-Docs/Vaccination%20%20QR%20Code%20Poster%2020211015.pdf

QR Code – Infectious Disease Declaration

https://www.thetrots.com.au/hrv/assets/File/Covid-Docs/Poster%20QR%20code.pdf

Face masks: What you can and cannot wear

https://www.thetrots.com.au/hrv/assets/File/Covid-Docs/Face%20masks%20What%20you%20can%20and%20cannot%20wear%20poster.pdf

Masks and Social Distancing

https://www.thetrots.com.au/hrv/assets/File/Covid-Docs/Poster%20Masks%20and%20social%20distancing.pdf

Test Reporting Poster - Color

https://www.thetrots.com.au/hrv/assets/File/Covid-Docs/Test%20reporting%20poster%20yellow.pdf

Test Reporting Poster - Black and White

https://www.thetrots.com.au/hrv/assets/File/Covid-Docs/Test%20reporting%20poster%20black%20%26%20white.pdf

Reduce your risk of COVID-19

https://www.thetrots.com.au/hrv/assets/File/Covid-Docs/FB_IMG_1597473596137.jpg

How to wear a face mask

https://www.thetrots.com.au/hrv/assets/File/Covid-Docs/How%20to%20wear%20a%20face%20mask%20-%20poster.pdf

Entry Poster - Check In First Thing

https://www.thetrots.com.au/hrv/assets/File/Covid-Docs/Entry-Poster-Check-in-first-thing.pdf

Coronavirus Official App

https://www.health.gov.au/sites/default/files/documents/2020/04/coronavirus-covid-19-stay-informed-through-the-coronavirus-app.jpg

Keeping Your distance

https://www.health.gov.au/sites/default/files/documents/2020/03/coronavirus-covid-19-keeping-your-distance.pdf

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

https://www.health.gov.au/resources/publications/coronavirus-covid-19-print-ads-good-hygiene-is-in-your-hands

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

https://www.health.gov.au/resources/publications/coronavirus-covid-19-print-ads-simple-steps-to-stop-the-spread

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

https://www2.health.vic.gov.au/about/publications/policiesandguidelines/wash-your-hands-regularly-poster

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. (Please leave a message with your phone number so we can return your call.)