This World Mental Health Day, Aveling is delighted to share that we have entered a relationship with the Association for Mental Health in Mining (AMHM) Australia, which sees us support important work to improve mental health in the Australian mining industry through advocacy, education and community building.
Launched in 2021 by co-founder Lachie Samuel, AMHM is the first of its kind in the Australian mining sector. The AMHM aims to facilitate and increase the speed of positive change in the industry, specifically through networking events where invited speakers share their approach and solutions, while connecting over the discussions created.
The relationship will see Aveling sponsor events throughout the year, as well as supporting and helping to spread awareness of this important advocacy work and education.
Lachie Samuels, aka The FIFO Mental Health Guy, has become a leading voice in FIFO mental health in Australia, and is ‘on a mission to make mining the healthiest industry, mentally and emotionally, in Australia’. He works with organisations across the mining sector, including Rio Tinto, Fortescue Metals Group, Web Drill and Qube, talking to their people about the importance of mental health, as well as running events and get-togethers to bring those working in the sector together to talk about mental health, build support networks and friendships.
Lachie says of the new relationship with Aveling,
“I’m super excited to have Aveling come on board to help AMHM grow our impact across WA. The people who have pushed for this have such genuine and personal reasons for doing so, which makes it even more meaningful!”
Aveling is well known in the resources sector as a leader in workplace health and safety training, and in recent years has placed a greater emphasis on the importance of mental health, offering a free online course for Mental Health Awareness, and classroom workshops on supporting those in the transition to the FIFO lifestyle.
Lauren Gonzalez, General Manager – Corporate Services at Aveling said of the relationship:
“Lachie has been doing some amazing work across his various ventures, including AMHM, helping a lot of people and making great strides in changing the approach to mental health in the mining sector.
We are proud to support the fantastic work of the AMHM and look forward to working closely with them into the future.”
You can find out more about the Association for Mental Health in Mining Australia on their LinkedIn page, including current projects and services, and upcoming events, including ‘Bowling for Better Mental Health’ this Friday night.
Pictured right: Lauren Gonzalez, General Manager – Corporate Services at Aveling, Lachie Samuel, Co-Founder AMHM, and Doug Verley, General Manager – Strategy and Business Growth at Aveling.