A range of resources and advisory services available for victims of sexual harassment and support for perpetrators of violence to change their behaviour
Advisory services
WorkSafe Mines Safety 24/7 reporting line
Workplaces covered by the Work Health and Safety (Mines) Regulations 2022 have a requirement to notify the regulator of reportable incidents, including sexual harassment. More information is available in the Gendered violence: Notification of sexual harassment and/or assault to Mines Safety: Information sheet.
Sexual harassment complaints
Notifications can be made without including the names of the persons involved. If you are not sure if an incident is notifiable, you are encouraged to contact WorkSafe for advice.
When a sexual assault complaint is lodged with WorkSafe Mines Safety, the investigation will focus on whether workplace duty holders (e.g. mine operators, PCBUs) have met their duties in terms of managing workplace risks that may affect the likelihood of workplace sexual assaults occurring.
Workers and other persons affected by workplace gendered violence can also report any incidents or concerns to WorkSafe.
Phone: 1300 307 877 (during business hours) or 1800 678 198 (outside business hours – where urgent)
Email: wscallcentre@demirs.wa.gov.au
Website: www.worksafe.wa.gov.au
Sexual harassment evaluation tool for mine sites
This safe self-assessment questionnaire is designed to give you guidance and support after experiencing sexual harassment on a mine site.
Sexual harassment evaluation tool
Circle Green
Mining Industry Respect Infoline (MIRI)
Funded by the MARS Program, the Mining Industry Respect Infoline is a dedicated telephone support service which provides information, social support, and referrals to people who:
- have been affected by sexual harassment, sex-based harassment and sex discrimination in connection with your work, whether as the target of this conduct, a support person, or as a bystander or whistleblower
- are seeking assistance in relation to work performed in the WA mining industry or on a WA mine site.
The service is open for people targeted, as well as bystanders and whistleblowers.
Phone: 1800 929 250 or request a call back
Website: https://circlegreen.org.au/workplace/mining-industry-respect-infoline
Read the publication Q&A: Sexual harassment against WA workers for the people who are not ready to talk to anyone.
