FIFO employees fly in to their work site for the duration of their roster, before flying home. While on site the employer generally provides accommodation, catered meals, cleaning and recreation facilities for workers. Some companies aim to employ more Aboriginal people, especially in the Western Australian resources industry. 

FIFO can be a great opportunity offering several benefits however, being away from home and family for long periods of time can impact your lifestyle. For an Aboriginal person, this can be challenging as family is such a big part of Aboriginal culture