It’s been a long, long year.
COVID threw unexpected challenges at all of us and no one escaped the impact of the pandemic, not least the thousands of FIFO workers who were impacted by changed conditions and border closures.
Continue reading “Keeping the Christmas Cheer (or how to have a FIFO Xmas)”
According to research, FIFO workers are significantly more likely to be overweight than other workers. But food is not the only contributing factor. Irregular hours, shifting locations and variable sleep patterns play havoc with their health. Add to this mix the boredom factor and the stats aren’t too surprising. So, what to do?
Continue reading “FIFO Fitness”
We hear you. It can be so hard to feel connected to your loved ones when you’re hours apart and missing out on events, catch-ups and quality time with them.
We hear you. It can be so hard to feel connected to your loved ones when you’re hours apart, and missing out on events, catch ups and quality time with them.
Luckily, keeping in contact while you are on roster, has never been easier than in this day and age!
Here are six platforms to use to stay up to date and in contact with your loved ones.
If you’re a fly-in fly-out (FIFO) worker, you’re no stranger to the health challenges associated with the lifestyle. It’s easy to slip into poor eating habits, sleep patterns are often disrupted, and any regular exercise regime can go out the window.
Sam Hubbard, one of MEC’s mining engineers, shares some tips from his own experience on how to stay healthy when working FIFO.