Advocacy

About Advocacy of NSW Greyhound Breeders, Owners & Trainers’ Association

NSW GBOTA Advocacy represents greyhound racing participants on industry related issues, and functions as the major industry voice on industry matters. The NSW GBOTA works with a range stakeholders with the primary goal to improve conditions and outcomes for participants and their greyhounds, with the welfare of greyhounds the highest priority for the Association and its members.

NSW GBOTA employees an Advocacy Manager, Fiona Geary who is available at any time to connect with. Fiona is a passionate second generation greyhound trainer and has lived and breathed greyhound racing her entire life and understands the varying challenges facing participants. To connect with Fiona, you can do so via email at any time; fgeary@gbota.com.au

Full members are located all over New South Wales, with the Association’s advocacy framework enabling all members the opportunity to actively contribute and have their say on topics that affect them. This contributes to guiding the Association’s position and views. You can also view the current strategic goals related to advocacy in our 2023~2025 strategic plan.

Full members are also entitled to vote for director elections and at the AGM and any special general meetings.

To become eligible to apply to be a full member, you need to join one of our Branches across the state and attend three branch meetings or be an associate member for three years. Additionally, you need to be registered with the controlling body of greyhound racing in NSW. If you’re under 18, and are an attendant, you will need to have been an attendant for at least 2 years before you can apply.

Membership of the NSW GBOTA (as a full or associate member) also enables additional member benefits, providing you a range of discounts, and exclusive member only offers across our network of GBOTA tracks. To become a member today, click on the membership tab/links and you can see all of the benefits and join online.

Whether you are a greyhound owner, trainer, or breeder, or just a race goer who loves greyhound racing, the Association invites you to join our membership network and start enjoying the many benefits.

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