FIFO Mental Health
FIFO work pays well but takes a mental health toll. Isolation, relationship strain, roster fatigue, and camp monotony affect thousands of WA workers. Here is how to manage it.
Coping Strategies
Maintain routines on site (exercise, sleep schedule, hobbies). Stay connected with family through scheduled video calls. Set a financial goal with an end date — FIFO works best as a means to an end. Build friendships in camp. Limit alcohol. Use R&R time intentionally, not just recovery.
When to Get Help
Persistent low mood lasting more than 2 weeks. Sleep problems. Loss of interest in things you normally enjoy. Increased alcohol or substance use. Withdrawing from family and friends.
Resources
MATES in Construction: 1300 642 111. Beyond Blue: 1300 22 4636. Lifeline: 13 11 14. Most FIFO employers provide free Employee Assistance Programs — use them.
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