OnTrack News
Latest news from the OnTrack team, including resources, events and programme updates.
Thriving through summer
Summer racing brings big opportunities — more meetings, higher stakes and serious prize money. But the season’s pace can hit hard, with long hours, money pressure and tough emotions. Balancing racing, family and social demands isn’t easy. Here’s how to stay steady, protect your wellbeing and support your crew through the busy months ahead.
Five Ways to Wellbeing
This year’s Metnal Health Awareness Week theme is “Top up together”, which emphasises the importance of connecting with others and incorporating the Five Ways to Wellbeing into daily life.
World Suicide Prevention Day – 10 September 2025
On 10 September, the racing community will join people around the world to mark World Suicide Prevention Day (WSPD). This year’s theme, “Changing the Narrative on Suicide,” asks us to move together from silence and stigma to openness, empathy and support.
Champions and OnTrack complete the LivingWorks T4T Training
During August, the OnTrack team along with some of our Champions took part in the two-day LivingWorks Training for Trainers (T4T) programme. The LivingWorks Training for Trainers (T4T) programme is an intensive two-day course designed to equip participants with the...
OnTrack Strategy Session 2025
We conducted our annual OnTrack Strategy Session bringing together the Thought Leaders of Racing to help us review progress to date, and map out our objectives for the future.
Our network of safety – ASIST
This is what change looks like and we couldn’t be prouder.20 amazing people from across our racing family just completed the first-ever OnTrack to ASIST suicide intervention skills training.We know it’s hard to take two days out of our busy lives but they stepped up,...
OnTrack on The Rural Roundup
OnTrack Field Support Team Leader James Rapley Sendall got to chat with Andy Thompson on Sport’s Nation’s Rural Roundup show recently.
Racing toward change: OnTrack’s journey shared at IASP World Congress
OnTrack CEO Victoria McArthur had the privilege of presenting the OnTrack journey at the International Association for Suicide Prevention 33rd World Congress in Vienna.
“You doing alright?” How to start a conversation.
We all get stressed, and we all get down – but sometimes we aren’t always great at asking for help!
If you see someone struggling, step in and start a conversation. Listening and giving someone your time might be just what they need to get them through.
We’ve got some tips to help you get that conversation started.
Grief after a sudden loss
When someone close to you dies suddenly, it can leave you feeling shaken, lost, or overwhelmed. We are here to help you feel less alone. OnTrack is part of your racing family, we’re here to walk alongside you and there when you need us.
OnTrack on Trackside
OnTrack General Manager Andy Cowan made his Trackside debut on The Weigh In – in this interview you can learn more about OnTrack and what we are all about.
OnTrack ASIST is arriving in July 2025
At OnTrack, we’re committed to working alongside you to build a stronger, more connected racing community where everyone feels safe and supported. LivingWorks ASIST (Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training) is a two-day, interactive workshop that equips you with practical skills to support your colleagues, friends, and family when they need it most.
Thriving through the summer season
New Zealand’s racing industry is vibrant and exciting, known for its passion, skill, and dedication. However, the busy summer racing season, combined with the holiday period, creates some very challenging times.
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Become an OnTrack Champion
Our Champions are the backbone of the OnTrack programme! As a volunteer, you’ll play a crucial role in supporting your peers and be part of a dedicated network improving mental health and wellbeing in the racing industry. Be the key to our success and help us create a stronger, healthier community.
Mā tini, mā mano, ka rapa te whai.
By many, by thousands, the work will be done.