Australian Jockeys' Association

Welcome to the AJA.

Our goal is to provide jockeys with all the information needed to maximise their careers.

Need information on insurance, racing rules, becoming a jockey, or what to do when you've had an injury or fall? We're here to support you.

Start by viewing the documents for your state or contact us for further information

Documents for your state Read our objectives

Documents

Select your state for relevant documents

Race Day Catering requirements (PDF)

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Insurance
Since 2009 the AJA has been successful in obtaining 1% of prizemoney so that jockeys no longer have to pay for their Public Liability and Personal Accident Insurances.
Insurance details
If You Have a Fall
Notification of injury should be given as soon as possible to the race club secretary and to the racing authority in your state.
After a fall
Sports Psychologist
The AJA, together with the principal racing authorities, employs a sports psychologist in each state for the benefit of all jockeys past and present. This free service is strictly confidential.
Sports psychologist

About

After some discussion between the state jockey associations in late 2001, there was a general consensus that a national body for jockeys should be established. Up until this time, the state associations were functioning independently and endeavouring to resolve issues and concerns without input and assistance from other states. It was clear to all that often there was duplication of effort and poor economies of scale. Several of the state associations were poorly resourced and unable to properly represent their members.

In April 2002, representatives from all State and Territory associations met in Melbourne and agreed that a national peak body to represent the interests of all jockeys in Australia should be established as soon as practicable. It was unanimously agreed that this body should be known as the Australian Jockeys Association (AJA).

Read our history