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UPDATE: Betty’s funeral will be at St Jude’s Anglican Church, 106 Avoca Street, Randwick, commencing 10am on Friday 3rd November.

We’ve recently held our Annual Conference. The cake in the middle of the photo is to celebrate our 20th Anniversary. Thanks to the support & partnership of Australian Turf Club, Sports Chaplaincy Australia, Chris Waller Racing, Golden Grove & St Martin’s Anglican Church Kensington. The conference culminated in a Thanksgiving Service at St Martin’s Kensington.

In partnership with The Australian Turf Club, ARCC will reward strappers in each of the five feature races held on Golden Rose Day at Rosehill Gardens on Saturday September 23, 2023. The best presented horse in these races will earn their handler a $200 prize. Jointly sponsored by the ATC and ARCC, the awards will be presented for each of the…

ARCC hosted a BBQ for strappers at the Official 2YO trials at Royal Randwick on Monday 18 September 2023. In the busy grind of morning trackwork, especially in the pressurised carnival atmosphere, a free sausage and a warm smile is always welcome! Thanks to the ATC for their assistance, and the intrepid volunteers who did…

Australian Racing Christian Chaplaincy was incorporated in 2003 and over the past 20 years has been providing physical, emotional and spiritual support to participants in the racing industry Kensington Anglican Church (St Martin’s) is hosting a Thanksgiving Service in support of ARCC on Sunday 8 October, 2023 at 10:30am. The church is located at 105…

National Jockey Celebration Day will again be held nationally this year on Saturday 5th August as race meetings around Australia pause to observe a minute silence in honour of jockeys who have died in races and to pray for safety as the new season begins. The recent death of jockey Dean Holland in Victoria demonstrates…

We were saddened to hear of the passing of Ian Thomson last week after a five-month battle with cancer. Ian was the father of Riharna Thomson who died tragically in March 2017 as a result of a trackwork accident at Thoroughbred Park racecourse. Ian was previously a publican in the little town of Walcha, north-east…

The Australian Turf Club, ATC Foundation and ASX Refinitiv Charity Foundation will host Sydney’s Racing For Good charity raceday at Royal Randwick on Saturday July 29, 2023. Australian Racing Christian Chaplaincy will be one of the charity beneficiaries of this event. Hosted by Renee Gartner, the day will feature a three-course lunch, beverages and entertainment by Vince Sorrenti, one…

Racing can be a high-pressure environment. Beneath the glamour of raceday, many people in racing put in long hours, starting pre-dawn to prepare horses in the hope of success.  Racing Chaplains support people in racing with pastoral care in times of trauma, access to services, and a confidential listening ear for those who need it. …

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