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Workers Comp Info

Please read below for all relevant information when injured

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 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

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:

Contact Details

Chief Executive Officer

Tony Crisafi