Wherever the roster takes you. Free, confidential and low-cost support services for FIFO workers and their families — verified, up to date, and organised for the way FIFO life actually works.
✓ Most services listed are free or no-cost. Occupational health monitoring is employer-funded. Crisis lines are always free.
If someone is in immediate danger, call 000. These lines are free, confidential, and answered by people whose job is to pick up the phone.
Not sure which line is right? Start with Lifeline — they will help you find the right service.
Pick the area that fits. There is no wrong door.
Counselling, peer support and mental health services for workers and families.
View services →Financial counselling, hardship support, Fair Work advice, superannuation.
View services →Support for the ones at home, parenting on rotations, and community-led family resources.
Family support resources →Workplace health monitoring, screening programmes, free skin and bowel checks.
More about this topic →Free, confidential support lines and harm reduction information.
More about this topic →Guidance on managing shift-work fatigue and access to health professionals.
More about this topic →Relationships Australia
Relationship and family support.
MensLine Australia
24/7 support for men.
1800RESPECT
24/7 family and domestic violence support.
PANDA
Perinatal mental health support.
Open Arms
Veterans and families.
Relationships Australia
Phone counselling, anywhere in Australia.
MensLine Australia
24/7 support for men.
1800RESPECT
If you are worried about someone at home — open 24 hours.
FIFO community and peer support
The FIFO Family Project
Community-led support for FIFO workers, partners and families.
MATES in Mining
Peer support for the mining industry.
These are community and peer resources — not clinical or counselling services.
Last verified: October 2026.
ASCF Skin Check Trucks — free full-body skin checks, no referral or Medicare card needed. Travels to remote areas and workplaces.
Australian Skin Cancer FoundationFree home test kit for everyone 45–74. Postal delivery and return — ideal for FIFO workers. Request 1800 627 701.
National Bowel Cancer Screening ProgramNational Lung Cancer Screening Program (from July 2025). Free low-dose CT for people 50–70 with 30+ pack-year history. Requires GP referral. Mobile trucks in WA/QLD/NT.
Silica, asbestos and hearing monitoring — provided and paid for by your employer (PCBU). Not free to the worker. WA has specific requirements for silica health monitoring.
Free annual health check (715) for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people with a Medicare card. Available at any Aboriginal Medical Service or bulk-billing clinic. Telehealth available.
WA booking: 0499 714 995
24/7 free nurse helpline. Call 1800 022 222 if you are unwell and not sure what to do. Has a dedicated rural and remote mental health page.
24 hours a day nationally. Free, confidential information and referral. NOT a crisis line. If you are calling from South Australia, the service operates 8:30am–10pm.
1800 250 015Evidence-based information and prevention resources. Not a treatment provider. Text the Effects hotline: 0439 835 563.
adf.org.auFree, confidential support for people in Western Australia. Metro: 08 9442 5000. Country: 1800 198 024.
For families supporting someone with alcohol or drug use. Metro: 08 9442 5050. Country: 1800 653 203.
Some support services vary by state or territory. Where available, location-specific information is included within the relevant support sections.
Shift work and fatigue management is a recognised workplace health and safety issue. Safe Work Australia has published guidance for managing the risk of fatigue at work. If you are struggling with shift-work sleep problems, start by talking to your GP or employer health service. For immediate mental health support, call Lifeline on 13 11 14.