Hope you are OK?
Send claim form to racingnsw@gbtpa.com.au -
Try to send the Injury Claim Form as soon as possible.
If you require further assistance from Racing NSW staff please contact:
- If you’re an Apprentice Jockey > Vanessa Beck M: 0410 652 062 E: vbeck@racingnsw.com.au
- If you’re a Senior Jockey > Phillip O’Brien: M 0416 202 977 E: pobrien@racingnsw.com.au
IF YOUR TAKING TIME OFF
You’ll need a Certificate (as per attached) from your doctor
Tell Gallagher Bassett that ALL of your earnings are from race riding (unless you’re an apprentice) through Racing NSW (no need to provide stakes payments)
All costs will also be paid by workers comp but you will need to complete the attached Injury Claim form – note the below email address
- Send the completed form to racingnsw@gbtpa.com.au (Gallagher Bassett are our Work Comp claims managers)
You’ll receive a claim number and claim manager over the next 24 hours
PRE_AVERAGE WEEKLY EARNINGS (PIAWE)
It’s important that you get this amount correct so you are paid appropriately
If you’re a senior jockey riding over 95% in NSW tell Gallagher Bassett that payslips are not required as your income derives from Racing NSW – race rides and prizemoney
If you’re an apprentice you must include the money from race rides and prizemoney, but also add your wages (before tax) from your trainer
IF YOUR NOT TAKING TIME OFF – NSW AMBULANCE BILL
No need to note Average Weekly Earning – tell Gallagher Bassett in the email that you are only seeking recompense for NSW Ambulance Bill; Scans &/or Helmet replacement, or you are after scans
IF SENDING SCANS TO DR. DUCKWORTH
Send scans direct Rebecca Moogan rebecca.moogan@specialtyorthopaedics.com.au
Or ask the hospital to email scans to Rebecca &/or Dr Duckworth david@duckworth.net.au
Once the scans have been sent, message Dr Duckworth and let him know the scans have been sent – 0408 613 197
For appointments contact his PA Rebecca on 0433 963 982
IF YOU HAVE A BACK INJURY
We have access to one of Australia’s top spinal surgeons, Dr Andrew Cree
Please liaise with his PA Maria Stathos maria@drcree.com.au
PH: 9687 6766 or 94374755
Ask you GP for a referral to see Dr Cree – he is in Sydney
Send any relevant scans/MRIs to Maria (mention that you are a jockey and provide your claim number)
IF YOUR HELMET WAS CONFISCATED
Once you receive the claim number, contact Markeys or Hylands and they will replace the helmet like for like
TOP UP INSURANCE
If you are on Workers Comp for 8 days or longer you are entitled to the Jockeys Top Up Insurance
Please contact Kevin Ring if you need assistance - 0409 852 990
Keep your claims manager in the loop
You can find more information on our website Injury Procedure - NSW Jockeys Association
Contact me anytime or Glyn Schofield
See the below forms if needed: