The MARS Program is a whole of government interagency model that is working with a range of partners to achieve a whole-of-system change that supports workplace mental health, wellbeing, respect and safety in the mining sector.
The MARS Program has three focus areas:
- Creating mentally healthy workplaces – by managing psychosocial hazards and promoting positive practices at work that support mental health and wellbeing.
- Building a culture of safety and respect – with safe, gender-equitable, respectful and inclusive workplaces.
- Preparing for workplace safety in future mining – training the future mining workforce on work health and safety, including psychosocial hazards and controls, and by addressing emerging risks and fostering innovation and research in mining health and safety.