Participant registration / Greyhound Health Assistant

What is a greyhound health assistant?

A Greyhound Health Assistant may provide the following health services to greyhounds which they own or part own, as well as greyhounds owned by other participants:

  • Massage therapy
  • Acupuncture
  • Non-invasive injury therapy
  • Chiropractic therapy.

A veterinary practitioner who provides these services to a greyhound is not required to register as a greyhound health assistant.

This registration allows you to:It does not allow you to:
  • Handle greyhounds (other than at a race or trial)
  • Provide the following health services to greyhounds which they own or part own, as well as greyhounds owned by other participants:
    • Massage therapy
    • Acupuncture
    • Non-invasive injury therapy
    • Chiropractic therapy.
  • Own a greyhound
  • Keep a greyhound
  • Train or trial a greyhound
  • Breed greyhounds.

How to apply

Following recommendations made by the Greyhound Industry Reform Panel, on 1 July 2021 the Commission introduced a Registration Assessment Program which introduces competency requirements as a requirement for registration.

When applying for registration applicants complete an online Registration Knowledge Test to confirm they have the basic knowledge to perform the role and understand their obligations as a registered participant.

Initially, the registration types included in the program are Attendant, Owner Trainer, Public Trainer, Breeder and Health Assistant. Over time, the Commission will introduce assessment requirements for other roles as well.

From 1 July 2021 the Registration Knowledge Tests are mandatory and the completion certificate must be included as part of the registration application process.

If you are applying for an Attendant, Owner Trainer, Public Trainer or Breeder registration, please complete the following steps:

  1. Read the Being a Greyhound Health Assistant Handbook.
  2. Complete the online Registration Knowledge Test (below).
  3. Download your certificate of completion. (Providing a copy of your completion certificate is mandatory from 1 July 2021)
  4. Submit your application for a registration.

Registration Knowledge Test

Click below to start the online  Registration Knowledge Test

Click here for Registration Knowledge Test

Requirements:

  • Must be aged 18 years or over
  • National Police History Check (completed by the Commission on applicants behalf. Cost of check included in the registration fee)
  • Colour passport style photograph
  • Greyhound First Aid Certificate (contact GRNSW for more information).

Registration Fee:

New application:Renewal:
  • $143 (1 year)
  • $233 (3 years)
  • $82 (1 year)
  • $172 (3 years)

How long will the application take to process?

Upon receiving your complete application, we aim to process it within four weeks.

How do I apply?

Download a copy of the application here. Please note that applications submitted by post may be delayed significantly.