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.
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.
Happiness On-Site & At Home
- Difficult conversations
- Achievement vs fulfilment
- Transition from work to home
- Choosing constructive responses
- Recognising unhappy behaviours
- Disclosure & vulnerability in difficult environments
Activities:
- Emotional setpoints
- Difficult conversations
- Affect labelling
- Unhappy behaviours
Fostering Great Relationships
- Appreciation languages
- Meaningful connections
- Utilising the “third space”
- Happiness & contribution
- Engagement & connection
- Validation & significance from friends & family
Activities:
- The stressors that ‘matter’
- Third space
- Reconnecting
Building Capacity & Emotional Regulation
- Types of health
- Affect labelling
- Dealing with emotions
- Suppression & stacking emotions
- Thinking errors & conspiracy thinking
- Resilience factors & broaden & build capacity
Activities:
- Capacity vessel
- Driving emotions & affect labelling
- Physical / emotional / mental / social health
Wellbeing & Personal Growth
- Feel, think, act
- ‘Shoulds over musts'
- Movement vs progress
- Blueprint for happiness
- Avoidance & distraction
- Happiness auditing with friends & family
Activities:
- Happiness Wheel
- Emotional human needs
- Action areas
Who We’ve Worked With
Don’t Just Take Our Word For It
We recently engaged the services of Happiness Co to carry out a series of on-site workplace sessions for our staff. The participation levels right from the start from our staff, and the difference I can already see within them, is quite incredible. Julian and his team at Happiness Co are very professional and we could not be more satisfied with the partnership we have formed with them. I have no hesitation in recommending them to our clients.
Monique
Monson Agencies
These guys are amazing at what they bring. Had the opportunity of spending 90 minutes with them and 70 other work colleagues and just WOW. Total respect for what they are doing.
Rachel
RSM WA
I just wanted to formally say a massive thank you for your presentation yesterday. Prison staff can be an extremely tough audience who don’t normally choose to express their emotions. However, I have had numerous staff approach me to articulate their appreciation to Happiness Co at the rawness and authenticity shown.
Aaron
Casuarina Prison & Dept. of Justice
Hi Carla. Firstly – thank you so much for the workshops at the Yallingup Wellness Retreat! I got so much more than I anticipated out of them. Believe it or not, even started a journaling routine for myself at home – which I’m absolutely loving – so thank you.
Carla B
It was a really nice time and space to connect with other RTP women I didn’t know. The whole day was really lovely, the engagement sessions were well run and allowed for the team to share themselves authentically in a safe space. I really enjoyed the women’s circle…I appreciated the genuine and authentic shares from the women present. The treatments all felt amazing, it was such a relaxing experience, I walked out of there feeling recharged and energised. It was amazing, such an enjoyable experience.
Mandy
Rio Tinto (Perth)
The Men’s Retreat was a great day…have already recommended it to friends. I was nervous to start with as wasn’t sure what to expect from each type of activity, but then as session went on it was very relaxing and informative.
Russell
Rio Tinto (Perth)
I recently attended the Men’s Retreat at the Mindbody Lounge, in collaboration with Happiness Co and WPN, which was a great way to finish up Men’s Health week. Julian, Brayden and the entire team were so welcoming. It was empowering to get around a group of like-minded men, and see the way we all showed up for ourselves, our health and well-being, and the people around us. A morning well spent with hot and cold therapy, mindfulness techniques, breathwork and a very powerful mens circle to finish off. I took so much value out of the Men’s Retreat, and I can’t recommend their next event enough.
Robbie
From the moment we entered the doors, we felt welcome. It was a calm, restful, happy space. The treatments were relaxing and refreshing and I felt in a physically good space when we moved on to the workshop. The mood and setting was perfect for an unwind session where we could reflect and contemplate our inner thoughts. The Retreat experience nurtured my mind, body and soul.
Phillippa
As Founder of Broken Crayons Still Colour Foundation I wanted to personally touch base with you Carla. Thank you for your dedication to my guests I wanted to spoil for Carers Week. Working in the Family Domestic Violence sector can be incredibly draining & stressful so I also felt very spoiled by yourself and your incredible team. Happiness Co gave some of our most cherished carers an amazing afternoon held at MindBody Lounge and you all went above and beyond for our wellness retreat. I couldn’t recommend this enough.
Rach Mac
Broken Crayons Still Colour Foundation
As Optus Stadium’s purpose partner Happiness Co are pivotal to our overall employee wellness program. With activations in workplace wellness as well as utilising their perks program, the quality of the services they provide is always engaging and of a high standard. I love that we can tailor the content to suit the needs of the team and look forward to continuing to deliver new ways of engaging our team in their happiness journeys together.
Kelsie Bayly
Venues Live at Optus Stadium
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.
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
How does Happiness Co support mental health in FIFO environments?
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.
What are common mental health challenge FIFO workers may be experiencing?
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.
How do Happiness Co's programmes specifically address the needs of FIFO workers?
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.
What long-term benefits do mental health initiatives offer to FIFO companies?
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.
What steps can FIFO companies take to improve the mental health support in their industry?
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.