The MARS Centre is an ECU industry collaboration centre for the mining sector. The multidisciplinary MARS Centre works collaboratively with the West Australian mining industry to create mentally healthy workplaces, build a culture of safety and respect, and prepare for workplace safety in future mining.
The Mental Awareness, Respect and Safety (MARS) Centre – based in the School of Business and Law – involves inter-School collaboration with the School of Medical and Health Sciences and is funded through a grant from the WA Government’s MARS Program, along with funding from industry partners and ECU’s research fund.
With a focus on educating the current and incoming workforce, training future leaders, and driving research, this initiative will help foster a culture of safety and continuous improvement in the mining sector.
Professor Tim Bentley outlines the Centre's long-term goals, his role and how the Centre will interact with the wider WA mining industry.
The MARS Centre works collaboratively with the WA mining industry to create mentally healthy workplaces, build a culture of safety and respect, and prepare for workplace safety in future mining.
The multidisciplinary MARS Centre research team comprises of 25 dedicated researchers and educators with research expertise related to the MARS objectives.
The MARS Centre has three research themes, aligning with the MARS Program objectives.
Find out more about the tailored Mining WHS Postgraduate and Undergraduate programs that ECU will be delivering.
Professor Maryam Omari, Executive Dean of the School of Business and Law shares her view on what the MARS Centre will do for the school and how it will benefit the wider community and WA's mining sector.
Associate Professor Marcus Cattani, Deputy Director of the MARS Centre, outlines his role and the importance of engaging with mining industry professionals.
The MARS Centre is seeking opportunities to partner with organisations in the West Australian mining sector to help improve safety and wellbeing through research and education.
Please contact mars@ecu.edu.au for information about our key industry-engaged initiatives.
Email: mars@ecu.edu.au