Mental Health & Wellbeing

Helen Fitzroy

Workplace safety advocate, grief counsellor and inspirational speaker turning tragedy into lasting change

Overview

Helen Fitzroy is one of Australia's most respected workplace safety advocates, a qualified grief counsellor and an inspiring keynote speaker whose powerful story has touched audiences around the world. Following the tragic loss of her husband in a workplace accident, Helen dedicated her life to improving workplace safety, supporting families affected by tragedy and helping organisations understand the human impact behind every safety decision. Her presentations are heartfelt, memorable and deeply motivating, inspiring leaders and teams to create safer workplaces and stronger support systems.

Who is Helen Fitzroy?

Helen Fitzroy's journey as a safety advocate began following a life-changing tragedy in 1991 when her husband, Steve, was killed in an underground mining accident in Western Australia. Suddenly left to raise three young children on her own, Helen faced the overwhelming emotional, financial and practical challenges experienced by many families following a workplace fatality.

Determined to create positive change from unimaginable loss, Helen began sharing her story to raise awareness about workplace safety and the lasting consequences workplace incidents have on families and communities. Her experiences became the foundation for her first book, Just a Number, which chronicles her family's journey through grief, legal processes and recovery following Steve's death.

Over the past three decades, Helen has become a leading voice for workplace safety, family support and mental wellbeing. Through speaking engagements, counselling work and advocacy, she continues to help organisations understand that behind every safety statistic is a human story.

Career Highlights

• Workplace safety advocate with more than 30 years of experience
• Author of Just a Number
• Founder of Miners' Promise, supporting families affected by crisis and tragedy
• Qualified grief counsellor and family support advisor
• Former Director and Chairperson of Miners' Promise
• WA Local Hero of the Year recipient
• National Finalist in Australia's Local Hero Awards
• International keynote speaker on safety, resilience and family wellbeing
• Trusted advisor to organisations across mining, construction and industrial sectors

Key Speaking Themes

• Workplace safety and personal responsibility
• The human impact of workplace incidents
• Building strong safety cultures
• Leadership and accountability in safety
• Grief, resilience and recovery
• Supporting families through crisis and loss
• Creating safer workplaces through awareness and action

What Your Audience Will Gain

Helen provides audiences with a powerful reminder of why workplace safety matters. Her presentations move beyond statistics and compliance to highlight the real-life consequences of safety failures. Audiences leave with a renewed commitment to safety, a deeper understanding of personal responsibility and practical insights into creating cultures where people genuinely look after one another. Her story inspires lasting behavioural change and meaningful conversations long after the event concludes.

Ideal For

• Mining and resources conferences
• Workplace health and safety events
• Construction and industrial sector forums
• Leadership and culture conferences
• Risk management and compliance programmes
• Community and resilience-focused events

Frequently Asked Questions...

What does Helen Fitzroy speak about?
Helen speaks about workplace safety, resilience, grief, recovery, leadership accountability and the human impact of workplace incidents.

Who is Helen Fitzroy?
Helen Fitzroy is a workplace safety advocate, grief counsellor, author and founder of Miners' Promise.

What inspired Helen Fitzroy's work in workplace safety?
Her advocacy began after her husband Steve was tragically killed in an underground mining accident in 1991, leaving her to raise three young children on her own.

What is Miners' Promise?
Miners' Promise is a not-for-profit organisation founded by Helen that provides emotional and practical support to mining families affected by death, illness or serious accidents.

What is Just a Number about?
The book shares Helen's personal story following the death of her husband and highlights the emotional, legal and practical challenges faced by families after workplace fatalities.

Why is Helen Fitzroy a sought-after keynote speaker?
Helen combines lived experience, professional expertise and powerful storytelling to create presentations that deeply resonate with audiences and inspire safer workplace behaviours.

What industries benefit most from Helen Fitzroy's presentations?
Her presentations are particularly impactful for mining, construction, manufacturing, transport, resources and other high-risk industries.

Is Helen Fitzroy available for keynote presentations and safety conferences?
Yes. Helen Fitzroy is available for workplace safety events, leadership conferences, resilience programmes and industry forums across Australia and internationally.

MENTAL HEALTH & WELLBEING

Helen Fitzroy

Workplace safety advocate, grief counsellor and inspirational speaker turning tragedy into lasting change

Overview

Helen Fitzroy is one of Australia's most respected workplace safety advocates, a qualified grief counsellor and an inspiring keynote speaker whose powerful story has touched audiences around the world. Following the tragic loss of her husband in a workplace accident, Helen dedicated her life to improving workplace safety, supporting families affected by tragedy and helping organisations understand the human impact behind every safety decision. Her presentations are heartfelt, memorable and deeply motivating, inspiring leaders and teams to create safer workplaces and stronger support systems.

Who is Helen Fitzroy?

Helen Fitzroy's journey as a safety advocate began following a life-changing tragedy in 1991 when her husband, Steve, was killed in an underground mining accident in Western Australia. Suddenly left to raise three young children on her own, Helen faced the overwhelming emotional, financial and practical challenges experienced by many families following a workplace fatality.

Determined to create positive change from unimaginable loss, Helen began sharing her story to raise awareness about workplace safety and the lasting consequences workplace incidents have on families and communities. Her experiences became the foundation for her first book, Just a Number, which chronicles her family's journey through grief, legal processes and recovery following Steve's death.

Over the past three decades, Helen has become a leading voice for workplace safety, family support and mental wellbeing. Through speaking engagements, counselling work and advocacy, she continues to help organisations understand that behind every safety statistic is a human story.

Career Highlights

• Workplace safety advocate with more than 30 years of experience
• Author of Just a Number
• Founder of Miners' Promise, supporting families affected by crisis and tragedy
• Qualified grief counsellor and family support advisor
• Former Director and Chairperson of Miners' Promise
• WA Local Hero of the Year recipient
• National Finalist in Australia's Local Hero Awards
• International keynote speaker on safety, resilience and family wellbeing
• Trusted advisor to organisations across mining, construction and industrial sectors

Key Speaking Themes

• Workplace safety and personal responsibility
• The human impact of workplace incidents
• Building strong safety cultures
• Leadership and accountability in safety
• Grief, resilience and recovery
• Supporting families through crisis and loss
• Creating safer workplaces through awareness and action

What Your Audience Will Gain

Helen provides audiences with a powerful reminder of why workplace safety matters. Her presentations move beyond statistics and compliance to highlight the real-life consequences of safety failures. Audiences leave with a renewed commitment to safety, a deeper understanding of personal responsibility and practical insights into creating cultures where people genuinely look after one another. Her story inspires lasting behavioural change and meaningful conversations long after the event concludes.

Ideal For

• Mining and resources conferences
• Workplace health and safety events
• Construction and industrial sector forums
• Leadership and culture conferences
• Risk management and compliance programmes
• Community and resilience-focused events

Frequently Asked Questions...

What does Helen Fitzroy speak about?
Helen speaks about workplace safety, resilience, grief, recovery, leadership accountability and the human impact of workplace incidents.

Who is Helen Fitzroy?
Helen Fitzroy is a workplace safety advocate, grief counsellor, author and founder of Miners' Promise.

What inspired Helen Fitzroy's work in workplace safety?
Her advocacy began after her husband Steve was tragically killed in an underground mining accident in 1991, leaving her to raise three young children on her own.

What is Miners' Promise?
Miners' Promise is a not-for-profit organisation founded by Helen that provides emotional and practical support to mining families affected by death, illness or serious accidents.

What is Just a Number about?
The book shares Helen's personal story following the death of her husband and highlights the emotional, legal and practical challenges faced by families after workplace fatalities.

Why is Helen Fitzroy a sought-after keynote speaker?
Helen combines lived experience, professional expertise and powerful storytelling to create presentations that deeply resonate with audiences and inspire safer workplace behaviours.

What industries benefit most from Helen Fitzroy's presentations?
Her presentations are particularly impactful for mining, construction, manufacturing, transport, resources and other high-risk industries.

Is Helen Fitzroy available for keynote presentations and safety conferences?
Yes. Helen Fitzroy is available for workplace safety events, leadership conferences, resilience programmes and industry forums across Australia and internationally.