A curated library of research, regulatory guidance, industry bodies, and wellbeing resources for mining and resources professionals.
The knowledge behind the work.
The best leaders in mining never stop learning. This page brings together the research, regulators, industry bodies, and wellbeing organisations that inform how we think about human performance, psychosocial safety, and operational capability.
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Safety, Regulatory and Wellbeing Bodies
The frameworks and obligations that set the floor for psychosocial safety in Australian workplaces.
Resources Safety & Health Queensland (RSHQ)www.rshq.qld.gov.au
Queensland's dedicated mining and resources safety regulator. The go-to source for legislation, incident data, guidance materials, and compliance requirements for Queensland mine sites.
Safe Work Australiawww.safeworkaustralia.gov.au
The national body that develops model WHS laws and codes of practice, including the Model Code of Practice: Managing Psychosocial Hazards at Work and the Sexual and Gender-Based Harassment Code. Essential reading for any organisation managing psychosocial risk.
WorkSafe Queenslandwww.worksafe.qld.gov.au
Queensland's WHS regulator for non-mining industries. Practical guidance on managing hazards, incident notification, and worker rights under Queensland WHS law.
NSW Resources Regulatorwww.resourcesregulator.nsw.gov.au
Regulates mine safety and resources in NSW. Publishes safety bulletins, investigation reports, and guidance on managing hazards in underground and surface mining operations.
MATES in Miningwww.matesaustralia.com.au
A peer-support and suicide prevention programme built specifically for the Australian mining and construction industries. Trains workers to recognise and respond to colleagues who may be struggling. Directly relevant for any site looking to build genuine mental health culture — not just awareness.
Beyond Bluewww.beyondblue.org.au
Australia's leading mental health organisation. Resources covering anxiety, depression, and wellbeing for individuals and workplaces. The NewAccess for Small Business program offers free coaching support.
Black Dog Institutewww.blackdoginstitute.org.au
A medical research institute focused on mental illness. Strong evidence base and practical tools for organisations managing depression, bipolar disorder, PTSD, and burnout in their workforce.
R U OK?www.ruok.org.au
National suicide prevention charity best known for its annual awareness day. Provides conversation guides, training, and resources to help people feel confident enough to ask "are you okay?" — and know what to do with the answer.
Lifelinewww.lifeline.org.au
24/7 crisis support and suicide prevention. Phone: 13 11 14. Relevant to include as a visible resource on any page discussing mental health — particularly for FIFO workers and remote site teams.
Researchers & Thought Leaders
The academics and practitioners whose work informs how we understand human skills, psychosocial safety, and performance
Professor Amy Edmondson — Harvard Business Schoolwww.amycedmondson.com
The world's leading researcher on psychological safety in teams. Her framework for creating environments where people feel safe to speak up, take risks, and raise concerns is foundational to everything PowerSkillsAI builds. Start with *The Fearless Organization* (2018).
Professor Maureen Dollard — University of South Australiawww.unisa.edu.au/research/iwork
Developer of the Psychosocial Safety Climate (PSC) framework — a validated tool for measuring the degree to which management protects the psychological health of workers. Highly relevant for mining organisations assessing their psychosocial risk culture.
Professor Sharon Parker — Curtin Universitywww.curtinproductivitycentre.org.au
Leading researcher in work design, proactive behaviour, and employee wellbeing. Her research on job crafting and role clarity has direct applications for frontline leaders in operational environments.
Carol Dweck — Stanford Universitywww.mindsetonline.com
Developer of growth mindset theory. Her research on how people respond to challenge and failure underpins the learning design philosophy behind PowerSkills courses — the belief that capability is developed, not fixed.
Professor Drew Dawson — CQUniversitywww.cqu.edu.au
Australia's foremost researcher on fatigue, sleep, and cognitive performance in shift-based industries. If your site operates on extended rosters, his work on fatigue risk management is essential.
Timothy Clarkwww.leaderfactor.com
Author of The 4 Stages of Psychological Safety— a practical framework for building inclusion, learning, contribution, and challenge safety in teams. Useful for leaders looking to apply psychological safety principles in a structured way.
We're always adding to this list. If there's a resource, researcher, or organisation you think should be here, or if you'd like to talk about how any of this connects to what's happening on your site, we'd love to hear from you.
Mining Industry Bodies & Innovation
The organisations driving standards, advocacy, and the future of the mining industry.
AusIMM — Australasian Institute of Mining and Metallurgywww.ausimm.com
The peak professional body for people in the Australian and international minerals industry. Member resources, technical publications, events, and professional development pathways across all disciplines.
Minerals Council of Australia (MCA)www.minerals.org.au
The national industry body representing Australia's exploration, mining, and minerals processing sector. Key source for policy positions, industry data, and sustainability reporting frameworks.
Queensland Resources Council (QRC)www.qrc.org.au
Represents Queensland's resources sector on policy, safety, environment, and workforce matters. Publishes workforce data, safety statistics, and industry outlooks relevant to Queensland operations.
ICMM — International Council on Mining and Metalswww.icmm.com
Sets voluntary standards for responsible mining globally. Its work on social performance, health and safety, and Indigenous peoples' rights informs how leading mining companies approach people and community obligations.
Women In Mining and Young Professionals
AWIMAR — Australian Women in Mining and Resourceswww.awimar.org.au
An independent, not-for-profit organisation founded to foster national collaboration and coordination to support the attraction and retention of women in the minerals and resources industry. AWIMAR is working to improve female participation in mining through research, advocacy, and industry-wide action.
Women in Sustainable Energy and Resources
https://www.wiser.net.au/
WISER is an inclusive industry network of women in Australia. Established in Queensland by a group of like-minded women keen to increase representation, WISER’s mission is to support and advocate for women working at the forefront of these transformative industries – from graduates to senior leaders, by providing opportunities to network, educate, celebrate, and share ideas.
Women in Mining NSWhttps://www.ausimm.com/communities/networks/women-in-mining-network/women-in-mining-nsw-network/
A network supporting women across the NSW resources sector — from site operations to corporate roles. Runs events, mentoring, and advocacy programs to strengthen the pipeline of women in New South Wales mining and resources.
WIMARQ — Women in Mining and Resources Queenslandhttps://womeninminingqueensland.com/
Queensland's peak network for women in the resources sector. WIMARQ connects women across exploration, mining, processing, and resources services — supporting career development, mentoring, and industry visibility for women at every stage of their career in Queensland.
Women in Mining WAhttps://womeninmining.com/
Western Australia's network for women in the resources sector — one of the most active in the country, given WA's position as Australia's largest mining state. Supports women through networking events, professional development, mentoring, and advocacy for gender equity across WA's resources industry.
Young Mining Professionalshttps://youngminingprofessionals.com/brisbane
A national network for emerging professionals in the Australian mining and resources industry. With chapters across multiple states, YMP connects young engineers, geologists, operators, and business professionals through events, mentoring, and industry engagement — building the next generation of mining leaders.