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Workforce Planning - Trackwork Riders - Ascot

Date - 27 June 2008

Venue - Ascot

Workforce Planning Project
Shortage of Trackwork Riders

RWWA has engaged respected human resources consulting firm Chandler MacLeod to undertake a strategic workforce planning project for the Western Australian racing industry. The initial phase of the project will focus on addressing the critical shortage of track work riders in the industry.

Chandler MacLeod will be conducting focus groups with Employers (Trainers), Track Work Riders, Jockeys and Apprentices over the next two weeks.

The main focus will be on the shortage on track work riders and how this is affecting you. We are keen to find out some of the reasons why you think there are shortages and your views around this issue.

Focus groups will be held at Ascot, Bunbury and Kalgoorlie on the following dates:

Bunbury - Friday 20 June 2008
10.30am to 12.30pm	Trainers
1.00pm to 3.00pm	Track work Riders, Jockeys & Apprentices

Kalgoorlie - Saturday 21 June 2008
9.00am to 11.00am	Trainers
11.30am to 1.30pm	Track work Riders, Jockeys & Apprentices

Ascot - Tuesday 24 June 2008
8.30am to 10.30am	Track work Riders
11.00am to 1.00pm	Jockeys & Apprentices

Ascot - Friday 27 June 2008
11.00am to 1.00pm	Trainers

All industry participants are encouraged to participate in the focus groups, which will greatly assist in exploring different issues the industry is facing on an ongoing basis. Each focus group session will last for up to 2 hours and will address a number of key areas within this time.

Persons wishing to participate in a focus group are asked to advise the RWWA Racing Department on telephone 9445 5277.

If you wish to discuss any aspect on the project you are encouraged to contact the following persons:

Ron Fleming 9277 0721
David Hunter 9445 5277

Focus Group Flyer (PDF 18KB)