This FIFO Life

This FIFO Life provides online information to support FIFO workers and their families to stay mentally healthy and make the Fly in Fly Out Lifestyle work well. The website features blogs with tips, links, articles and videos about a wide range of topics that raise awareness of mental health and a searchable directory of services and resources. This FIFO Life was funded by the WA Mental Health Commission, and was written and developed by mental health professionals. FIFO and long distance commuting is not well understood by those outside the mining and resource sector. The reality is that FIFO workers are men and women putting in long hours in often tough and remote places to provide a livelihood and security for themselves and their families. This FIFO Life highlights the challenges of FIFO and the strength and resilience that is required to make it work well. The website is useful for: • FIFO workers and their families and those considering FIFO work • Managers, supervisors, HR and those responsible for health and safety who can incorporate This FIFO Life into mental health strategies, inductions, tool box talks and other ways of raising awareness. • Anyone who works with the FIFO community, eg. health services, schools and child care centres. Mental health is a positive concept; its about feeling good about ourselves, our relationships and what we do. Raising awareness and supporting good mental health is everyone's responsibility and it could be a lifesaver for one of your friends, family or workmates. Mining and resource companies also have a responsibility to provide mentally healthy workplaces and mental health is just as important as physical health and safety. Our tips and advice come from our own experience of FIFO and work in mental health, as well as our conversations and interviews with FIFO workers and their families. People’s stories and experiences are the heart of This FIFO Life. We’d love to hear from you.