Changes to the Qld Information Hotline - 28 Sept.

Due to the impact the current Equine Influenza (EI) crisis is having on the entire Queensland horse racing industry, Queensland Racing Limited (QRL) has established a Queensland Industry Information Hotline – 1800 200 057. Management of this Information Hotline is coordinated between QRL, Harness Racing Queensland and the Albion Park Harness Racing Club.

This Information Hotline will provide industry stakeholders with access to the following information and assistance:

1. CHAPS / Hardship Fund

2. Vaccinations

3. Employment Assistance

4. Stewards, and

5. General Information.

QRL is encouraging all stakeholders who are seeking employment during the EI crisis to contact the Information Hotline, as a number of employment opportunities are available. QRL thanks those companies who have offered these employment opportunities to the Queensland horse racing industry.

QRL has also established a Resource Centre at its Deagon Office, offering stakeholders assistance, support and guidance. Persons in need are encouraged, to in the first instance, contact the Information Hotline on 1800 200 057 and highlight their needs. Personal one-on-one assistance is being offered by QRL and all persons in need are encouraged to utilise this service. It is recognised that in these difficult times, extraordinary measures are required to ensure that the welfare of all industry participants is being catered for an appropriately managed.

QRL will also be conducting seminars aimed at providing knowledge of all the assistance measures in places to ensure both the welfare of industry participants and the long term sustainability of our industry. In addition to today’s seminar at Eagle Farm, seminars are being organised for the following locations:

(a) Sunshine Coast

(b) Gold Coast

(c) Ipswich, and

(d) Toowoomba.

These measures have been put in place by QRL to ensure that industry participants in the South East Red Zone are adequately informed.