WA Government

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.

Two of Australia’s biggest mining companies have enforced mandatory COVID-19 vaccinations just days after the Western Australian Government put in place its own state-wide policy.

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.

The Western Australian mining industry has experienced a rise in lost time injuries, according to Department of Mines, Industry Regulation and Safety statistics.