Mineral Resources is empowering the next generation of Aboriginal girls and young women to grow their social and emotional wellbeing skills.
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Mining workforce safety study receives successful tender
WA Mines and Petroleum and Industrial Relations Minister Bill Johnston has announced the successful tender for a landmark study into workplace and mental health across the state’s mining sector.
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Mining mental health program gets $6.5 million boost
The Western Australia Government has announced a funding boost for the Mental Awareness, Respect and Safety program as part of the 2022–23 state budget.
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Industry mental health program gets Govt funding
The MATES in Construction program supporting the mental health of FIFO and DIDO workers in mining will receive a $6 million government boost.
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Program to target workplace mental health
The WA Government has launched a grant program to help prevent mental health injury at work and promote positive work practices.
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Mining workers urged not to get silly this season
The NSW Government has released a safety bulletin urging workers in the mining industry to be extra vigilant over the festive season.
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Research looks at mental health in resources industry
AMMA has conducted an Australian-first mental health research project covering the mining, and oil & gas sectors of the resources industry.
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Mental health service launches in Bowen Basin
The Wesley Medical Research institute has launched NaviCare, a new community mental health service in the Bowen Basin.
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Survey forms basis of WA mental health framework
An online survey asking Western Australians in the resources industry to have their say about what they need to stay mentally healthy is available as part of World Mental Health Day.
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Mine technologies a blessing for worker health: report
Mental health has been identified as the number-one health and safety issue in the international resources sector according to a recent survey of global mining executives.
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Mining industry backs annual R U OK? Day
Mining agencies and companies have highlighted the importance of addressing mental health in the workplace as part of national R U OK? Day.
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LIVINWell program aims to normalise the conversation
The Gold Industry Group and LIVIN are embarking on their third national tour to empower students across Australia to speak up on mental health challenges.
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AMMA framework to aid workforce mental health
The Australian Resources and Energy Group (AMMA) will aim to assist employers with mental health challenges under a new framework.
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More support needed for mental health says survey
Almost one third of mining employees experiencing mental health problems believe they are not feeling supported by the company they work for, according to a recent Mining People International survey.
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Mobile cinema rolls into isolated communities
Support has come to several hard-to-reach communities in Western Australia in the form of a travelling cinema that is strengthening social bonds. Vanessa Zhou writes.
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New QLD PTSD laws a saving Grace
The Queensland Government has introduced changes to the state’s workers compensation laws to improve the support and compensation of first responders suffering post-traumatic disorder (PTSD).
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Monadelphous sets up flexible FIFO arrangements
Monadelphous plans to provide voluntary fly-in, fly-out (FIFO) rosters for its workforce.
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Mental health initiative expands FIFO reach
A Shinema bus project comprising an old Toyota coaster bus and cinema screen is planning to travel through more towns in the Mid West region of Western Australia to reach fly-in, fly-out (FIFO) workers and other communities.
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OZ Minerals tech allows for smarter human decisions
OZ Minerals has developed the Insights Hub technology to improve safety standards across its operations by bringing data from all assets into a single platform.
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Pretty in pink for mental health
Coates Hire is breaking the silence around mental health at its Townville branch in Queensland. Safe to Work speaks with the company about how it is creating a culture of awareness and ongoing support around mental health and suicide prevention.
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