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OnTrack is here to champion wellbeing and strengthen our people, so we can all stay on track.

06/11/2025

Last week we held an OnTrack Champion session in Christchurch - here's another amazing group of people stepping up for their peers! Many thanks as always to Entain for hosting us.

14/10/2025

Holding back the tears…
Her words capture the heartbreak of wishing someone had spoken up. A reminder that reaching out, listening, and caring can change what happens next. One conversation could keep someone in the race. 💬💛

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From original post by via Instagram - see the whole conversation on YouTube:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=b_W1DuVX1Sk

13/10/2025

We’re Hiring! Peer Support & Workshop Facilitators

Are you passionate about making a positive impact in the racing industry? Do you have the skills to provide support and walk alongside our racing community?

We are looking for two people to join our team! The roles are hands on ensuring awareness, engagement, and support across the racing workforce – both rewarding and challenging, you will be backed by our supportive and passionate team.

For more information, and to apply now:
https://www.seek.co.nz/job/87616405?ref=hirer-jobs-list

Join us in making a difference because every life in racing matters!

09/10/2025

Keep Learning 📚✨

At any age, learning something new keeps your brain sharp and your thinking open. Maybe it could be a hobby that gives your head a breather.

It gives us a sense of achievement and boosts confidence and wellbeing.

What’s something new you will learn this week? 💡
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It's Mental Health Awareness Week - check out our daily posts where we share the five ways to wellbeing - your daily check in to stay on track!

08/10/2025

Take Notice 👀🌿

We all get busy and our minds get cluttered. Each day, take a few minutes to pause and think about what you really appreciate.

Pause and notice the small moments, whether at home, at the track, in the kennels, or at the stables or anytime throughout the day – the smell of fresh hay, the sound of paws or hooves, birds singing, the sunshine on your face. Anything that makes you a smile or be present in the moment.☀️

Noticing the small things lifts your mood and keeps you grounded.

What moment did you stop and notice today? ✨
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It's Mental Health Awareness Week - check out our daily posts where we share the five ways to wellbeing - your daily check in to stay on track!

07/10/2025

Be Active ✨

Moving your body isn’t just good for fitness, it is a powerful mood booster too. Many roles in the racing industry are very physical already, but what do you enjoy doing to keep active outside your day to day work?

It doesn’t need to be a “workout”, just a bit more movement in the day. Do what you can, enjoy what you do and shift your mood.

Being active helps reduce stress and lifts your wellbeing.

🕺 What is one way you might get moving this week? Share below!
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It's Mental Health Awareness Week - check out our daily posts where we share the five ways to wellbeing - your daily check in to stay on track!

06/10/2025

“A small act of giving can make a big difference.”

How will you give to others today? 🤲 🎁

Giving doesn’t have to be big, small acts of kindness make a huge difference.

A smile, a helping hand, or just asking how someone is doing can lift someone’s day (and yours too).

What is one small way you will give to others today (or this week)? Share this in the comments!
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It's Mental Health Awareness Week - check out our daily posts where we share the five ways to wellbeing - your daily check in to stay on track!

05/10/2025

Connection keeps our racing community thriving. 🤝

In racing, it is not just about the hard work, the animals and the wins, it is about the people too. Feeling connected with your mates, family, or team keeps you strong on and off the track.

😁 Share a laugh
🍴Sit down for a meal with family and/or mates
📱 Send a quick message to someone you haven’t spoken to in a while
🌟 Even on busy days, make a couple of minutes for people around you

Small moments of connection make a big difference. 💙

How will you connect with others today?

It's Mental Health Awareness Week - check out our daily posts where we share the five ways to wellbeing - your daily check in to stay on track!

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30/09/2025

🔥 From BBQs to trainings, race days to meet-ups — this month our industry has truly come together for World Su***de Prevention Month.

We’ve shared conversations, learned together, and shown that looking after people is just as important as looking after the sport we love. 💬💛

To everyone who joined in, wore an armband, asked a question, checked in on a mate, or simply showed up — thank you. Your involvement is helping break down stigma and build a stronger, more supportive racing community.

We feel privileged to stand alongside you in this work, and we’re excited to keep the momentum going. Together, we can keep wellbeing front and centre in our industry.

Because remember — one conversation could keep someone in the race.

***dePrevention

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26/09/2025

The numbers don’t lie — our industry is hurting.
From our NZ Industry Wellbeing and Hazards Survey:

42% reported moderate to severe depression

37% said they were burnt out or overworked

30% experienced poor wellbeing

20% struggled with sleep, fatigue, and low energy

11% felt they’d be better off dead

6% seriously thought about ending their life

These numbers are not just statistics. They represent our mates, our colleagues, our people.

💬 That’s why this World Su***de Prevention Month we’re reminding everyone:
One conversation could keep someone in the race.

If you’re struggling, please reach out. If you see someone struggling, check in. Together, we can change these numbers.

***dePrevention

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24/09/2025

At OnTrack, we’ve got a simple vision for the future of racing:

🌱 A community where people feel safe, supported, and proud to be part of the industry.
🗣️ A place where speaking up about mental health is normal, not scary.
🤝 An industry that works together to look after its people — not just the horses and dogs.
📊 Real progress measured by real stories and real wellbeing, not just numbers.
🌍 A racing industry that the public can trust and see as caring.

By 2029, we want OnTrack to be a model others look to when it comes to looking after people’s wellbeing. Getting there means listening to our community, setting clear standards, sharing success stories, and building something strong and sustainable that lasts.

Together, we can make racing a safer, healthier place for everyone.

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23/09/2025

Wellbeing and su***de prevention is a collective journey, and our OnTrack Champions are leading the way.

Let’s celebrate those who listen, support, and stand strong for others. They are helping shape a future where wellbeing thrives, and where conversations and checking in on each other is the norm.

🔎 Do you know who your Champions are? See them all here:

https://ontrack.org.nz/on-track-champions/

***depreventionmonth

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