FIFO Happiness

Prioritising The Health & Wellbeing of FIFO Employees

Ensure your site is proactive with pre-emptive mental health tools and tips designed to support people working in FIFO careers.

Happy Work Environments

Across Australia, a career in mining is a common path. While FIFO employment offers financial benefits and strong career growth opportunities, working remotely for extended periods can be extremely challenging. Long hours, physical demands and isolation all take a toll on mental health. By prioritising the wellbeing of their teams, FIFO employers can significantly improve job satisfaction and overall employee happiness.

At Happiness Co, we support FIFO workers by promoting health habits both on-site and at home, helping them manage long-distance relationships and providing tools to cope with the isolation of being away from loved ones. Together, we can transform FIFO roles into environments where wellbeing is prioritised, mental health is supported and thriving teams work together for shared success.

Enrich Your Company Culture

Happiness Productivity

Building a happy, resilient company culture is more than just a perk, it’s a strategic advantage. When employees are aligned with their company’s values and vision, that shared commitment drives collective success.

Championing your crew’s happiness not only fosters a positive work environment, but also boosts productivity, reduces resignation rates and helps create a site that’s sought after by skilled individuals pursuing a career in mining.

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Find Your FIFO Happy Today.

Our FIFO Happiness Program has been designed by people who have lived the FIFO life, with collective experience of nearly three decades.

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Our Four Pillars to Sustained Happiness

30 – 60 min Engaging Programmes

Backed by research from leading bodies focused on improving mental health in the sector, our programmes are purposefully designed with unique activities and concepts tailored for those navigating shifts, swings and rosters in demanding work environments.

You’re welcome to select individual pillars that best suit your company and workforce, or implement the full program which can be delivered in stages over a 12 to 24-month period.

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Psychosocial Safety

Fly-In Happy, Fly-Out Happy

At Happiness Co, we recognise the unique challenges of FIFO work and the demands of creating a psychosocially safe workplace which goes beyond compliance requirements. It’s vital to cultivate an environment where your employees feel motivated, secure, and healthy, both physically and mentally.

The impact of hazards in FIFO settings can be profound, affecting not just the individual but also their colleagues, friends, and family back home. These hazards in FIFO employment can include:

  • Emotional imbalances leading to anger or depression due to isolation
  • Physical & mental health challenges intensified by remote living conditions
  • Increased stress & anxiety from prolonged separation & intense work schedules
  • Decreased motivation due to repetitive routines & extended time away from home

Addressing these issues involves more than simply tackling symptoms. It requires:

  • Strategically removing stressors specific to FIFO environments that impact wellbeing
  • Supporting work-life balance to prevent burnout & ensure time off is truly restorative
  • Reassessing work processes to ensure they are fair & clear, reducing frustration & confusion
  • Enhancing communication across all levels, ensuring those on site & at home feel connected
  • Engaging professionals to help guide significant changes & ensure mental health resources are accessible

By integrating a behaviour-based safety approach and adopting comprehensive Hazard Management Plans tailored for FIFO work, we can transform your site into a place where every worker feels genuinely supported and valued, turning challenges into stepping stones for a healthier, happier workforce.

Positively Changing the FIFO Life Stereotype

Creating Happier, Effective Working Environments

At Happiness Co, we’re helping shift the mining industry’s reputation from being seen as purely operational to becoming environments where employee mental health is genuinely prioritised. Our approach supports the evolution of companies that care, recognising that the wellbeing and satisfaction of people are at the heart of every successful operation.

These changes create a powerful ripple effect. As we move away from the outdated mindset of ‘leave your issues at the door’, we foster supportive, transparent workplace cultures. This not only enhances public perception but also improves staff retention. A happy team is a stable team and a stable team is essential for long-term success.

With the support of Happiness Co, mine sites aren’t just operating, they’re thriving by putting their people first.

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Return on Investment (ROI)

Invest in Happiness & Reap the Rewards

Prioritising employee wellbeing isn’t just a moral choice, it’s a smart investment. Cultivating a workplace founded on happiness leads to higher retention rates, fewer absences, and increased productivity. Moreover, consumers greatly appreciate and will often opt for companies who care about their team’s wellbeing. Experience the substantial return on investment that comes from creating a happier, more productive team.

Frequently Asked Questions

We offer tailored programmes that focus on the issues of working in the FIFO industry such as building resilience, managing isolation, and creating positive habits both on-site and at home to improve overall mental wellbeing and workplace culture.

Many people go through mental health challenges but for FIFO employees, symptoms may amplify due to the harsh environment and long working hours they’re subjected to. These symptoms may include extreme loneliness, high-anxiety due to separation from loved ones, high-stress and exhaustion from long working hours, and the physical toll of demanding tasks in which the job entails. Unfortunately, suicide rates in Australia, particularly for men, are at an all time high so it’s absolutely vital that changes are made NOW to support the men and women who help build our economy.

Our FIFO happiness programmes have been designed by people who have lived the FIFO life, with collective experience of over three decades. The programmes are designed to address the unique environment of FIFO work, focusing on effective communication strategies, emotional intelligence, stress management, and fostering connectivity among crews.

Investing in mental health initiatives not only enhances the wellbeing of employees but also leads to higher productivity, better job satisfaction, lower turnover rates, and a stronger reputation as a caring and desirable company.

FIFO companies can simply begin by implementing regular mental health training programmes, provide professional mental health support, ensure fair work schedules, and create a culture of openness and support. To discuss our FIFO workshops at Happiness Co, reach out to our friendly team to discuss how we can help.