MARS Program

What is the MARS Program?

The Mental Awareness, Respect and Safety (MARS) Program is a whole-of-Government initiative working to improve the health, safety and wellbeing of workers and others in the mining industry.

What are the MARS Program Focus Areas?

The MARS Program is directed at research across three Focus Areas:

• Creating mentally healthy workplaces – by managing psychosocial hazards and promoting positive practices at work that support mental health and well-being;
• Building a culture of safety and respect – with healthy, safe, gender-equitable, respectful and inclusive workplaces, and;
• Preparing for workplace safety in future mining – by ensuring all workers are educated and trained in safety, addressing emerging risks and fostering safety innovation in new technologies.

What are the MARS Program PhD Scholarships?

Supported by the Department of Local Government, Industry Regulation and Safety (LGIRS), MARS Program PhD scholarships will be awarded to students who are or will be undertaking studies in one of the MARS Program Focus Areas, based primarily at a university campus located in Western Australia.