The MARS Program has funded a range of initiatives and programs that can help organisations develop positive cultural change across their workforce to improve mental health and wellbeing in the mining industry.
For training and development opportunities for your workforce visit the Training and development webpage.
MATES in Mining
MATES is a World Health Organisation recognised best practice suicide prevention and mental health peer support program for industry. MATES focus on site training and education to empower workers to manage mental health and suicide within the workforce. MATES also provides individual case management support and a 24/7 helpline at no cost to the employer.
The facilitated training and awareness programs are delivered with a clear focus to upskill and support small to medium-sized mining companies. An online resource hub has been tailored as a connection point for workers, managers, family, connectors and service providers in the mining FIFO/DIDO community.
Email: mininginfo@mates.org.au
Website: mates.org.au/mining/
Resourceful Mind
Resourceful Mind peer support program
Resourceful Mind is developed by Lifeline WA in partnership with the Chamber of Minerals and Energy Western Australia to support the mental health and wellbeing of the resources sector workers.
It is a peer support training program customised for the resources industry to reduce stigma about mental health, encourage people to seek help and support before they reach a crisis point, and to create accessible pathways for them to do so.
The program is delivered through virtual platform to suit the mining industry and its workers. It uses a membership model which gives participants, called ‘Minders’ access to a suite of interactive and self-directed training, as well as skills development and coaching.
Phone: 13 11 14 (available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week)
Email: training@lifelinewa.org.au
Website: wa.lifeline.org.au/workplace-training/resourceful-mind/
