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 your people 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.
Contact Person Damien McVeigh Program Manager
Mobile 0417 746 896
Email dmcveigh@mates.org.au or mininginfo@mates.org.au
Resourceful Mind Program - Peer Support
Resourceful Mind is a Peer-Support program developed by Lifeline WA in partnership with the Chamber of Minerals and Energy WA (CME) in an ongoing commitment to support the mental health and wellbeing of resource sector workers.
Experienced crisis supporters from Lifeline WA, deliver training to develop peer supporters known as “Minders,” these Minders are the go-to people, their work mates can seek help from to navigate life and work challenges.
Through a virtual membership program, Minders are given thorough training and ongoing support.
Contact Information
Phone: 13 11 14 (24/7)
Email training@lifelinewa.org.au
Thriving in Mining - Online Resources
Led by the Future of Work Institute at Curtin University, Thrive at Work is a world-first wellbeing initiative centred on designing work that helps employees, organisations and industry to thrive.
The result is a comprehensive framework that provides organisations with a clear set of evidence-based strategies to address the full spectrum of mental health and wellbeing in the workplace.
Thriving in Mining has also put together a list of resources to help you, your team and your workplace.
Email: MARSProgram@dmirs.wa.gov.au
