RQ supports safety in the Racing Industry

A strong racing industry is one where everyone feels safe, supported, and able to return home well at the end of each day.

The Queensland racing industry employs thousands of people across the state and makes a significant contribution to our communities and economy. Protecting the physical and psychological health of everyone involved is essential to the industry’s continued growth and sustainability.

Safe Work Month, held nationally each October, encourages us to consider how our everyday decisions and actions contribute to safer and healthier workplaces. It is also an opportunity to promote best-practice rehabilitation and return to work and reflect on how we can continue improving safety across the racing industry - not only during October, but throughout the entire year.

Safe Work Month coincides with Queensland Mental Health Week, which in 2026 carries the theme “Build Community, Build Wellbeing.” The theme highlights the important role that connection, inclusion and supportive communities play in strengthening mental health and wellbeing.

Throughout October, Racing Queensland will recognise both initiatives through a series of feature races named “RQ Supports Safety in Racing” across Queensland’s three racing codes.

Clubs supporting the initiative include:

• October 3, 2026 – Brisbane Racing Club, Eagle Farm
• October 6, 2026 – Kilcoy Race Club
• October 10, 2026 – Queensland Greyhound Racing Club, The Q
• October 22, 2026 – Redcliffe Harness Racing Club
• October 27, 2026 – Rockhampton Turf Club

Whether at a racetrack, training facility, office or on the road, we all have a role to play in creating safe, healthy, and supportive environments.

Together, let’s keep safety and wellbeing at the heart of Queensland racing.