MATES in Mining

MATES in Mining Field Officer Ben Reed and Case Manager Leonard Manuel attended Ensham Mine to deliver suicide prevention General Awareness Training over three days and nights, to 227 mine workers, with 61 volunteering for further Connector Training. ow.ly/OLIe50Prsxx

MATES in Mining had the pleasure of hosting an ASIST workshop in Singleton this week. Congrats to all participants who fully engaged with the workshop. ow.ly/5Uta50PqxZ3 If your mate's doing it tough, talk to a Connector or ASIST, or call MATES 24/7 1300 642 111

Celebrate the work that our Connector and ASIST volunteers do every day on mining sites across Australia – Fly the Flag 2023 is now open for registration: flytheflag.mates.org.au For more info about MATES in Mining: mininginfo@mates.org.au or go to mates.org.au/mining/

@MATESinMining – catching up with crews and Connectors at @agnicoeagle Fosterville Gold Mine, with more visits in planning. Thanks for your hospitality! If you or your mate's doing things tough, talk to a Connector or ASIST, or call the MATES 24/7 Helpline 1300 642 111.

This International Paramedics Day we are highlighting the importance of supporting the mental health of paramedics. Help trial a free online program for family, friends and colleagues of paramedics developed by @EverymindAU #IPD2023 #MindsTogether ow.ly/PeHg50P6QEt

Mining workforce overlooked in suicide research: report indicates suicide rates among mining workers between 11 and 25 per 100,000 – and probably closer to 25 per 100,000. “That is the clearest picture we can establish,’’ Assoc Prof Tania King said. mates.org.au/news-media/min…

MATES FLY THE FLAG 2021 and RUOK Day is getting closer. Register your site at flytheflag.mates.org.au #matesflytheflag2021 #MATESStrongerTogether #RUOK #ruokday2021 #ruokday #suicideprevention #mentalhealth #Connector #ASIST #volunteer

More info: minerals.org.au/minewellTake care of your #mentalhealth and #wellbeing by downloading the #MineWell app for free on the Apple App Store or Google Play and using the scheduling, social connection, anxiety management and financial management tools.

#MineWell is a new preventative #mentalhealth and #wellbeing app created by miners, for miners to help manage everyday life stresses and keep you connected. Free on AU and NZ app stores.

@MATESinMining proudly supports @MineralsCouncil initiative in mental health & wellbeing with the release of the MineWell app. #mates #SuicidePrevention #Mentalhealth #mining

Check out the podcast below – MATES in Mining features in Episode 32 at 20mins 44secs. triplem.com.au/shows/mining-hq #mates #MATESStrongerTogether #StrongerTogether #suicideprevention #mentalhealth #podcast

@MATESinMining General Manager, Suzanne Desailly, appeared on the Mining HQ podcast on @TripleMPerth last week, talking about suicide prevention in the mining industry. A big thanks to host, Chris Le Messurier, for featuring MATES in Mining.

Check out this awesome video from @MineralsCouncil NT division of highlights from the Northern Australia Emergency Response Competition (NAERC) which MATES in Mining attended in Darwin last week. youtu.be/iUc7DUCHnns #StrongerTogether #mentalhealth #SuicidePrevention

MATES in Mining announces SIMEC Mining has entered into a partnership agreement to help prevent suicide in the Australian mining industry. The partnership will see MATES deliver evidence-based suicide awareness and prevention training to workers. #suicideprevention #mentalhealth

Special thanks to Geoff Brown who was the ASIST 'catcher' so a special mention to Geoff for helping with set up and catching. #mateshelplingmates #mates #miningindustry #StrongerTogether #SuicideAwareness #suicideprevention #mentalhealth #mentalhealthawareness

What a week out at @TheRedpathGroup Mining Contractors and Engineers Mt Carlton mine site with MATES in Mining Field Officer, Vince Borg. 44 staff trained in our MATES General Awareness Training helping Mining workers identify when mates are struggling and need a helping hand.

#mates #StrongerTogether #mateshelplingmates #mentalhealth #SuicideAwareness #suicideprevention #workplacementalhealth #workplacehealthandsafety #workplacehealth

It is also a day to pause and remember those that have died from a work-related injury or illness, and their families. If you need support or know someone who does, you can call MATES on 1300 642 111.

Today is World Day for Safety and Health at Work and Workers' Memorial Day. The day provides an opportunity to reflect on how to prevent work-related occupational diseases, deaths, injuries, and illnesses.