Mental health conditions are common

  • One in four people with experience anxiety in their lifetime
  • One in five people will experience depression in their lifetime
  • In the Racing Industry, 20-30 percent of trainers and stable employees experience depression and/or anxiety
Depression

We all feel sad, moody or low sometimes, it’s a normal part of life. If these feelings come and stay for more than 2 weeks it might be a sign that you have depression.

Depression affects 1 in 7 people in Australia. It's a serious condition that affects your physical and mental health.

It’s important to know that it is treatable and it’s worth reaching out and talking to someone about it.

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Anxiety

Everyone feels anxious from time to time. When anxious feelings don't go away, happen without any particular reason or make it hard to cope with daily life it may be the sign of an anxiety condition.

Anxiety conditions affect 1 in 4 people in Australia and they are treatable.

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Urgent Help

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)
Contact Us
Kirra Fitzgerald

Participant Wellbeing Manager
400 Epsom Road,
Flemington
0437695768
k.fitzgerald@racingvictoria.net.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)