What started Work Away Box...
We’re a FIFO family based in WA.
At Work Away Box, we know it’s the little things that help you feel close especially when distance becomes part of the routine. We’re a FIFO family based in WA. We’ve done the long swings, the missed birthdays, the quick calls from camp. And while this life has its rewards, it can also be tough for the one working away and the ones holding down the fort at home.
That’s why we started Work Away Box
To make it easier to send a bit of comfort, care, and connection to those living the FIFO life. Whether you're on the mines, offshore, or keeping things running back home, this box is a way to show someone’s thinking of you. A little reminder they’re not doing it alone.
We've teamed up with some amazing brands who share our values like Al.ive Body, The Laughing Pug Coffee, Maine Beach, Lil’Bit Better, Huskee, Artico, and even a special international collab with Kitsch.
Each item that makes it into the box for the month has been handpicked to support life onsite; being practical, comforting, and just the kind of thing you’d want to use after a long shift.
This is our why.
If you’re living the FIFO life, or love someone who is, this box was made for you.
191 FIFO workers lost to suicide last year.
Suicide rates in mining are 80 percent higher than the national average.
40 percent of FIFO workers say they feel lonely or isolated on site.
FIFO families often feel like they are living separate lives.
FIFO partners also report high rates of anxiety, depression and burnout.
We are not okay with that.