Mining
This industry undertakes essential work to extract and refine materials that fuel other industries such as power generation, manufacturing or construction. This work may require extended periods away from home, physically challenging conditions and remote or isolated locations. These resources can help protect, respond to and promote mental health for people working in mining.
Resource Minds
Resource Minds is an evidence based and award-winning mental health and suicide prevention program for people working in mining, resources, quarrying and construction.
Developed by Rural & Remote Mental Health, the program is flexible and can be integrated into existing health and safety policies or support initiatives to meet the diverse needs of your company. It can help you make a positive, sustainable difference to staff safety, wellbeing and productivity. Find out more at the link below.
![Image of large diggers at a mining site](/sites/default/files/styles/6_4__l__2x/public/2022-12/ReM_One.jpg?itok=KfoAkr82)
MARS Program
The Mental Awareness, Respect and Safety (MARS) Program is a government initiative in Western Australia that aims to improve the health, safety and wellbeing of workers and others in the mining industry.
The program has completed a landmark study, regulatory capability review and implemented flagship initiatives. Find out more at the link below.
![Female coworkers in a meeting](/sites/default/files/styles/6_4__l__2x/public/2022-07/MHWP00069.jpg?itok=LP7OZ5y4)