The FIFO Project

Chloe Baker takes us into a day in the life of a long hole driller. 
We talk about how she spent years working her way into that role, what duties she performs in a day and how YOU can become a long hole driller too! 

On the Tools is a brand new segment on the podcast looking at a day in the life of different roles on site. 
We will get an in-depth look into what a day looks like and what duties are involved in the role. 
Today we are talking to Lucy who is an underground bogger operator. 

Georgia Wilson is 25 years old and has Been in mining since she was 18 

She has a degree in hr / safety. She currently works as a shotfirer and is transitioning into a safety role. 

This year Georgia was an NSW finalist for women in mining awards, has been interviewed by international women in mining AND started chicks in mining s small business to help promote women in mining she also creates headbands to protect hard hat damage to girls' hair while on site. 

Louise Azzorpardi spent 7 years as a mechanic in a heavily male dominant industry. She has worked for small companies and bigger companies and after 7 years decided it was time to leave the industry and be the support she wishes she had as a female tradie. 
Louise competed in the world skills competition and showed the men that women can do anything they want. 

Louise shares the highs and lows of her career with us in this episode. 

I thought it was about time I gave you an insight onto what we do at The FIFO Project and who I am :-) 

Kiara Ellis is a mum, FIFO wife and children's book author. 

Kiara wrote the FIFO and Me children's books to help young children understand where their Mum or Dad goes after they walk through those airport doors. 

Kiara talks to us about the ups and downs being a FIFO wife and her desire to improve children's mental health, starting with her FIFO and Me books. 

Rebekka May spent 10 years of her life working in the mining and resources industry in every department from business development to underground mining, HSE and training. 
Rebekka wanted to build her life and career in the mining industry. It was the best of times, and it was the worst of times with Bek being moved from site to site as bullying, harassment and sexual assault took away her love for the industry and stole her self-worth. 
Surprisingly Bek doesn't discourage others from entering the industry; instead, she actively supports women in industry through similar experiences
Bek is now a mum to 2 beautiful girls and living the FIFO Wife Life in Broome while her husband works away. She has also built an online business for those wanting more financial freedom. 
Bek shares her wisdom, advice and story with us in this 'nothing is off limits' chat with The FIFO Project.