Curtin’s Future of Work Institute has successfully hosted the launch of its Thrive at Work in Mining Masterclass Toolkits and Case Studies, marking a significant milestone in its three-year partnership with the Government of Western Australia’s Mental Awareness, Respect and Safety (MARS) Program, the Mental Health Commission of Western Australia and the broader mining industry.

Guided by the Thrive at Work Framework and co-developed with 100 professionals from 36 WA mining companies, the new suite of evidence-based, practical resources supports leaders and frontline workers to identify psychosocial risks early and redesign work for mentally healthy, safe and respectful workplaces across the sector.

A big thank you to Professor Karina Jorritsma, Thrive at Work Initiative Lead, Judy Chi, Applied Organisational Research Leader, and everyone else involved with the masterclass series for uniting collective insights, expertise and lived industry experience to shape these important resources.

A group of people stand in front of a a large screen.
John Curtin Distinguished Professor Mark Griffin (first from left), Professor Karina Jorritsma (third from left), Professor Vanessa Chang, Pro Vice-Chancellor of Business and Law (fourth from left), John Curtin Distinguished Professor Sharon Parker (third from right) with representatives from WorkSafe WA, Mental Health Commission WA and Alcoa.