Support Services  

Preventing alcohol and other drug harms in Australia through information and facts 

Phone: 1300 85 85 84 

Website: www.adf.org.au

Focus on counselling to support and advice individuals or loved ones suffering from anxiety, depression, PTSD/trauma and those at risk of suicide. 

•  Free 24/7 over-the-phone counselling and support 

•  Free Chatline 

•  Free Community forums – operate on-line through a log-in 

Phone: 1300 224 636 

Website: www.beyondblue.org.au

•  Free 24 hour counselling support services 

•  Up to four free face-to-face counselling sessions 

Phone: 1300 520 122 

Website: www.lifeline.org.au

Kirra Fitzgerald grew up on the Darling Downs in Queensland on a small thoroughbred stud. She was fortunate enough to be involved in all areas of reproduction, foaling and the handling and preparation of yearlings for the annual Magic Millions Yearling Sale on the Gold Coast. She has also been involved in the racing industry from an owner’s perspective as well as holding her strappers licence for a duration of time. During this time Kirra was also attending university, studying in the field of Psychology. She holds a master’s degree in clinical psychology and is a registered General psychologist.

Kirra Fitzgerald 

Participant Wellbeing Manager

Phone: 0437 695 768 

Email: k.fitzgerald@racingvictoria.net.au

Providing counselling, family dispute resolution, family violence prevention services, rural and remote services, problem gambling and education programs. 

•  Support counselling for individuals, couples and families to improve their relationships 

•  Dispute resolution and mediation (family) 

Phone: 1300 364 277

Website: www.relationships.org.au

Family Violence Response Centre that provides a support network for those experiencing abuse. They focus on women and young people making sure they are able to live free from abuse with an ultimate goal to eliminate family violence. 

•  24/7 family violence response phone line 

•  Emergency accommodation 

•  Pet accommodation

Website: safesteps.org.au

Phone: 1800 015 188

Focus on improving the health and wellbeing of licensed and registered participants and their families, in the Racing Industry in Victoria. 

Free 24 hour phone counselling support services 

Up to four free face-to-face counselling sessions 

Phone: 1300 520 122 

Website: www.stableline.com.au

Racing Victoria does not provide an emergency or instant response service. If you are feeling suicidal or in a crisis please seek help immediately. 

If you are in Australia please call: 

•  Triple Zero (000) in an Emergency 

•  Lifeline (13 11 14) 

•  Suicide Call Back Service (1300 659 467)