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24.01.2022 As many of you know we were residents of the Pilbara for 14 years, so we know what personally kept our family in the region for that length of time. Now our fam...ily is FIFO and so a different set of employee benefits are offered. THE resources HUB in conjunction with Clarity Communications and CoreData would love to hear your thoughts as we research what factors influence employees' decisions, plus partner views and the role they play, including from both residential families and those choosing FIFO. If you've been or are currently employed in the mining and resources industry in WA, we'd like to hear from you. As a thank you for your time, you'll be entered into a prize draw for the chance to win $3,000 Flight Centre gift cards or one of 20 $100 GiftPay online gift cards (total prize value of up to $6,000) Click or share the link below to participate in the survey, and please share with your network. Please share with your network! Thanks Gang! http://study.coredataresearch.com//lang-/Q0000/ResourceHub
24.01.2022 It's a Small World This FIFO world is becoming Like 3 degrees of Separation. The people you meet today you will most likely see again in the years to come. ''d...on't burn your bridges'' comes to mind, the person you are supervising today could be managing you on the next job. It's a huge reminder of how you treat others can make or break your FIFO journey, as people remember how you made them feel long after they forget what was said. The number of individuals my Mr FIFO worker runs into on projects that he has worked with many years ago is phenomenal. A fantastic example of this is my Mr FIFO Worker met a chick at work on a big project that lived about an hour away from where we do. Which in its own was crazy, As we live nearly 20 hours away from where they were working on this project, she was also into the old cars that he was and told him to add her brother on social media. Which he did and explained that he was adding him as he was working with his sister currently and was interested in the same cars and lived an hour away, but the reply was an oh my goodness it's a small world. The Brother said we went to primary school together years ago in a tiny six classes in the whole rural school in a different country. Talk about it being a small world. xC
23.01.2022 Stepped Completely out of my comfort zone doing this interview with Kirsty from Separated by Work give it some love
22.01.2022 Following on from the tragic news, FIFO Focus has put together some links to helplines for those bereaved by suicide
22.01.2022 How did you spend your Sunday? What are the goals for the coming week? What can you do this week to help yourself? #fifo #fifolife #fifosupportservices #asundaywellspent #fifolifestyle #fifofamily
21.01.2022 A SIGN { such a simple one but a great reminder that your actions play with peoples lives} #gohomesafe #healthandsafety #homesafe #helpyourworkmatescomehomesafe
19.01.2022 No one can do it better then you!
15.01.2022 Look at this incredible program starting up in Perth from FIFO Focus
14.01.2022 Ask the questions that could save a life not just today but also when all the cupcakes have been eaten. Ask today and everyday as people want to know that you will be there everyday . #ruok #fifolife #mentalhealth
12.01.2022 We’ve been thinking lately about how partners don’t receive mental health training that FIFO workers receive through their organisation. So, who would be intere...sted in receiving training on FIFO Mental Health and stress and resilience training for free? You’ll have to commit to 2 hours though. If it’s a yes, please also find our FIFO development page so we can work our logistics. And of course, please share this. We won’t be able to run the session if there is not enough interest.
11.01.2022 Get behind Cassie and bid on her beautiful photos to help her fundraising efforts for Headspace.
11.01.2022 #fifolife #itsoktolivealifeothersdontunderstand #countingdown #countingdowntheweeks #countingdownthedays #fifofamily #fifo #bibo #dido #fifowife #fifolifestyle #fifoworker #fifowags #fifodad #fifomum #workingaway #separatedbywork #fifosupportservices #fifolove #longdistancerelationship #fiforelationship
10.01.2022 How A FIFO Work Medical saved my husband’s life In April 2015 my husband went for a routine work medical. He still worked for the same company and had been ind...ucted into many sites, but the company picked up a new contract and he needed another work medical. His last one was about 18 months before. Hubby barely drinks and never smokes and definitely doesn’t do drugs - yeah I know we are an old boring married couple. We figured he would pass with flying colours. After the medical Hubby called me to say that he had finished, the GP had signed him off but they found protein in his urine sample and had been told to go check that out. Me being greedy for information jumped on Dr Google straight away, yeah yeah I know it will tell you a headache is a brain tumour. But the range for causes was anything from stress (hubby is the most laid back guy you’ll find) through to cancer. I wasn’t going to shrug this off so we went to the doctor that night. Our own GP ran some tests which took a little while to get a clear picture. Over the first two weeks we visited our GP at least 5 times running lots of blood tests and eventually an Ultrasound for the kidneys etc. When we went back for the results he was due to fly out the next day. Our doctor insisted on cancelling the flight for further testing that cannot wait. The next day we did a CT scan and visited the hospital to see the Nephrology specialists. The CT results came back showing 10 tumours on his kidneys, a mixture of benign (non cancerous) and solid tumours (possible cancer). The cause of these tumours is called Tuberous Sclerosis. Further investigation of the condition (thanks Dr Google) we discover it can affect multiple organs, not just your kidney, including the brain. Back to the GP for another referral, this time to Neurology. But the real kicker is this condition is genetic - kids of TS (Tuberous Sclerosis) parents have a 50/50 chance of having the condition. So yes a referral for my kids too. Fast forward to the present, the results are in and yes we are dealing with cancer in the kidneys, he also has benign tumours in the liver and brain (ha ha yes it is a brain tumour thanks Dr Google - it’s ok I still have my humour). Hubby will be losing his left kidney after they stop a cancerous tumour on the right. Chances are we will be facing dialysis in the very near future. Dialysis patients have an expected lifespan of 5-10 years on average. Hubby is 43 and his age group can survive a bit longer on average 13 years and some lucky people have lived 25 years and counting on Dialysis. It really is up to the individual to how their body copes with it. Dialysis isn’t easy it is 3-4 times in a clinic for 5 hour treatments per week or daily for 4 hours from home. Each has its pros and cons. So why am I telling you this? Firstly I want you to take work medicals seriously - yes they slow the process down but it is so important to ensure early detection of any illness. Step it up with a proper physical with your local GP you don’t need to be a FIFO Worker to check your health regularly. Without this medical Hubby would have been terminal before any symptoms would have surfaced. The second thing I want to share is to take your income seriously, FIFO wages aren’t forever. Be it losing a job from redundancy or being fired to what we are facing, physically not being able to work. At some stage the FIFO Wages will end. We sorted ourselves out years ago. We have always used the extra FIFO wage (over and above what we earnt in Perth) to pay our mortgage down quickly. We also know how to manage our money really well - we got help from a Financial Educator to get on top of this. Three years ago we contacted our financial planner to set up our life insurance and income protection policies. We really didn’t think we will be calling on them this soon but with losing a family member to cancer just four years ago we knew we had to set ourselves up properly. The only thing we haven’t done is our wills which now is more of a necessity to sort out soon. We are in a very fortunate position that while we are stressing about the diagnosis and treatment we don’t need to worry about our money and that is a massive thing not to worry about. Thirdly, value the community around you. As a FIFO wife I have made the effort to reach out to those around me. I have always offered help wherever I could with other FIFO wives and made connections with other mums at our kids’ school. I now have an extensive community with an amazing bunch of women. The influx of support we are receiving now is overwhelming at times. Just remember to receive friendship you have to be a good friend. And finally - just love each other. Hubby and I haven’t had the smoothest of roads, I am looking back at all our arguments and thinking why did we waste so much time being angry at each other. We have had such a strong relationship for the last two years but we haven’t always be like that. If your relationship is struggling ask yourself what would you do if they were diagnosed with Cancer? Do you really want to waste time arguing over petty stuff - seek help and live the life you deserve now. Don’t wait for 5 years, 10 years until retirement. Live now. So where is my family going to now? My kids have had bloods taken and we are waiting for the results, hubby will be starting treatment soon and I am the glue keeping everyone together. Because we are lucky enough to have all the above Love, Friendship and Finances sorted - we will definitely get through this, sure we will be experiencing a new normal but we have each other and that is what counts. ~ Author Member of Fifo Workers, Wives and Partners Group
09.01.2022 It's a small World this Fifo world.
09.01.2022 The MTAA Super and R U OK? 'It takes a real workmate to ask R U OK?' campaign was created to help workmates in the motor trades industry talk about emotions and... life’s up and downs with one another. The campaign tools include posters, digital assets and practical resources to get people asking the question and responding safely, sensitively, and effectively if someone answers, "No, I'm not OK." Learn more at: www.ruok.org.au/motortrades
06.01.2022 When we don't feel safe, our stress reactions kick in. You would have heard of Fight-Flight-Freeze. These are designed as short term burst mechanisms so we can... attend to impending danger. However, with COVID-19, we are getting bombarded with information that keeps us at a heightened state of stress and uncertainty. It is important that we understand what our usual stress reaction is and choose to respond in ways that are more sustainable. We are in this for the long haul - together. Not short term bursts. Below is an infographic that we hope is helpful. #socialdistance #stayconnected #covid19 #staysafe
06.01.2022 It takes a village they say
04.01.2022 This looks like a fun outing If you have an questions please feel free to contact Sandra from FIFO Focus
04.01.2022 ***** SOMETHING FUN IS COMING ***** Are you interested in meeting up with other FIFO families and workers to build your support network while living this FIFO l...ife? Not just any meet-up but one that will include fun activities, movement, games, prizes, food, drinks, and some useful info that will help you cope with the FIFO life? Would you like all this....FOR FREE!? If it's a YES, then this is what Redwave Media and FIFO Focus have been working on. Redwave media are part of the Seven network and have radio stations that broadcast to most mine-sites across WA. FIFO Focus are psychs who have been committed to helping FIFO workers and families since inception. BUT, we need your help. We need to know if there are enough people interested and if so, what days, times and events would work for them. So please, answer the survey using the link below and also share this post with your FIFO networks. We need as much info as possible in the next couple of months to decide if we can make this happen for you. Here is the link: https://zfrmz.com/evznud7lXLu6KtOzsdtH Looking forward to launching FIFO circle with your help!
01.01.2022 Hello, it’s Sandra here, the principal psych of this outfit. Yes you’re going to see these types of posts everywhere today but I thought I’d give you my persona...l point of view about that this day means. Today represents progress of women’s rights. I think us women have been awesome and strong for decades but if this awesomeness is not seen, appreciated, and cherished by society, we have not progressed. More importantly, when this awesomeness is not seen, appreciated and cherished by ourselves, we have not progressed. Many women, myself included, move through life doing the things that don’t rock the boat, maintains harmony, to keep the peace. There is nothing wrong with this but if we are preventing the world, and ourselves from seeing our gifts, then there IS something wrong with this. I’m a big fan of Dr Brene Brown. In the context of today, my favourite advice from from her is choose to be brave, not perfect. That resonates with me. How many times have you chosen not to do something because you don’t think you meet 100% of the criteria? Yeah, hundreds. So today, for all you women out there, reflect on the little things that show progress and leverage from these to do bigger things that show progress. You KNOW you can handle stuff when then things go wrong and your partner is on site, that’s progress. You CHOOSE to look after and raise your little ones, that’s progress, you CHOOSE to work full time or part time, that’s progress. You choose to put your needs first and take me time moments without feeling guilt. That’s progress. Today, reflect on these things that have probably become just business as usual for you because decades ago, it’s NOT business as usual, it took some strong people, men as women, to support the change. Celebrate these. Moving forward, what new ways of behaving which seem not usual, can we convert into business as usual? Because our society counts on this to progress. love your work. Xx See more
