MARS Events

Current and past events related to the Mental Awareness, Respect and Safety (MARS Program).
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Past events

The Slip: What good looks like

In October 2024 during Safe Work Month, ACT Australia, supported by the MARS Program organised a live theatre production in Perth, Kalgoorlie, Geraldton, Bunbury, Karratha and Port Hedland. The program explored positive outcomes and successful safety leadership as the story of the Bingham Canyon Manefay Slide was brought to life in a stage play with thought-provoking, interactive facilitation.

Watch ‘The Slip: What good looks like highlight reel’.

We will also be releasing three short videos as Safety Moments – tools to create safety conversations. Visit the Training and development webpage to learn more.

Mining Industry Summit: Driving Respect

The WA Government in collaboration with industry and the unions, organised the Mining Industry Summit: Driving Respect. The event was held on 1 August 2023 at Optus Stadium.

The aim of the Summit was to educate, inspire and empower WA mining industry leaders to drive respect and take meaningful action towards preventing and responding to workplace sexual harassment.

The Summit featured keynote speakers, panel discussions, and case studies from respected experts across government, industry, and academia. It was attended by 1,200 attendees from across the WA mining sector who could contribute to driving and influencing lasting cultural change. These include CEOs, board members, site senior executives, industry bodies, operational, HSE and HR leaders, as well as union representatives and elected health and safety representatives.

Keynote speakers included Professor Sharon Parker, Dr Dean Laplonge and Former Sex Discrimination Commissioner Kate Jenkins AO.

Read the Mining Industry Summit: Driving Respect: Report

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