AusIMM has announced four outstanding organisations as nominees to become our 2020 Conference Charity Partner. As an alternative to keynote speaker fees or gifts, AusIMM will make a donation to the charity chosen by our members. This allows AusIMM to play an active role in the industry we service and make a meaningful contribution to the wider community.

Have your say by choosing your preferred organisation as our 2020 Conference Charity Partner from the list below by Friday 31 January 2020.

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* Red Cross Disaster Relief and Recovery

As bushfires have recently affected communities across Australia on an unprecedented scale, the Australian Red Cross is providing practical, local support where it's needed to tens of thousands of people during and after these emergencies.

Donating to the Red Cross means providing support for people in need whenever and wherever disasters happen. The Red Cross Disaster Relief and Recovery includes recovery programs and emergency assistance in communities affected by bushfires, floods, cyclones and other emergencies. The Red Cross help people prepare for disasters and protect what matters most with training, equipment, logistics and coordination of our volunteers.

For more information on the Red Cross Disaster Relief and Recovery and to donate visit: https://fundraise.redcross.org.au/drr

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* Royal Flying Doctors Service

The Royal Flying Doctor Service (RFDS) is one of the largest and most comprehensive aeromedical organisations in the world, providing extensive primary health care and 24-hour emergency service to people over an area of 7.69 million square kilometres. Delivered by a dedicated team of professionals, using the latest in aviation, medical and communications technology, and supported by a vast number of volunteers and supporters, the RFDS is vital for those that live, work and travel in rural and remote Australia.

For more information on Royal Flying Doctors Service, please visit: https://www.flyingdoctor.org.au/about-the-rfds/

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* Rural and Remote Mental Health

More than 1 in 4 (28%) FIFO workers are experiencing high levels of psychological distress according to newly published research by Rural & Remote Mental Health (RRMH) in conjunction with Edith Cowan University and Orygen (The National Centre of Excellence in Youth Mental Health). For over 10 years, RRMH has been delivering mental health programs and services to people living and working in rural and remote Australia. RRMH champions proactive and preventative initiatives for rural and remote communities. They are committed to practical outcomes by focusing on early intervention, the identification of problems on the horizon and their prevention where possible.

For more information on Rural and Remote Mental Health, please visit http://www.rrmh.com.au

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* Lung Foundation Australia

Everyone has a right to be safe at work and looking after your lungs is no exception. Most of us never stop to think about our breathing, it’s just something we do. In fact, research shows that almost half (46) of all Australians rarely or never think about their lung health. For some people, the environment they work in may expose them to dust, gas or fumes which can be harmful to the lungs. These workplaces are common in the mining, manufacturing and agricultural sectors. Lung Foundation Australia is working to improve lung health and reduce the impact of lung disease for all Australians.

For more information on Lung Foundation Australia, please visit: https://lungfoundation.com.au/

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