Mining Emergency Response Competition

Young people aren’t JUST the future of emergency response… they’re already a vital part of it!

This Youth Week, we’re celebrating the young people who are stepping up and making their mark in emergency services 🔥

With more than 9,100 young people involved across more than 180 cadet units in WA, it’s truly inspiring to see the passion, commitment, and drive come through the next generation.

We’re so proud to play a small part in supporting their growth and empowering their potential, helping shape the future of emergency response.

~ MERC Committee 💙

We couldn’t be more proud of this one! 🤗

A massive congratulations to one of our brilliant founders, Sue Steele, on winning the Outstanding Contribution or Achievement Award last month at the 2026 Chamber of Minerals and Energy of Western Australia Women in Mining Resources Awards.

This one feels extra special.

Your heart, passion, and dedication to improving safety, training, and support for emergency responders is second to none, and we’re so proud to be celebrating this achievement with you, Sue. Congratulations once again 👏

🚨 MERC UPDATE 🚨

There’s a new top dog in town. We’re excited to be introducing a brand new MERC Official role for 2026…

Meet our K9 Security Unit 🐕

On duty at Langley Park all MERC weekend, these highly trained professionals will be patrolling the grounds, keeping a close eye on proceedings, and bringing good vibes to the park.

Get ready for some serious tail-wagging action 🐾

The best part of MERC? The people behind it 🙌

Volunteers... we want you!! We’re looking for a few legends to join our volunteer crew and become part of the 2026 MERC family.

Good people. Great atmosphere. AND a front-row seat to all the action 🔥

Apply now to be considered via the the link below 👇️

https://themerc.eventsair.com/the-mining-emergency-response-competition/volunteer-registration

Huge thanks to everyone who took the time to complete the MERC 2025 post-event survey 🙌
And congratulations to our lucky winner of the $500 Crown voucher — Jake Benson! 🎉🎁
Thanks again for sharing your feedback!

The wait is over! The official MERC photo galleries are finally here 🙌

An incredible MERC celebrating 15 years of stronger and safer communities, together. Thank you to our sponsors, volunteers and teams who make it possible.

View the Official MERC 2025 photos below:
~ MERC 2025 Awards Ceremony Gallery: https://bit.ly/3Mxg0uj
~ MERC 2025 Highlights Gallery: https://bit.ly/4aJ1p92
~ MERC 2025 Sponsor Gallery: https://bit.ly/4rRsUn9

Huge shoutout to our MERC volunteer crew and our volunteer emergency responders who keep our community safe day in, day out.

We couldn’t do MERC without you.

Happy International Volunteers Day!

🎟️ Raffle Winners | MERC 2025

Congratulations to our prize winners at the MERC 2025 Awards Ceremony

Silver Raffle (Licence No LS224116525)
~ Ticket 951 Jennifer Holmes

Gold Raffle (Licence No LS224116025)
~ 1st prize $7,000 - Ticket 556 Sake Van Weeghel
~ 2nd prize $2,000 - Ticket 389 Anna Paull
~ 3rd prize $1,000 - Ticket 714 Mo Sauzier

All proceeds from our raffle donated to Blue Tree Project and Happiness Co Foundation

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It wasn’t the big miners who triumphed - the hard hats go off to the underdog crew at Regis who took out this year’s Mining Emergency Response Competition at Langley Park over the weekend! 🔥🦺👷
🎧 Listen here! >> https://bit.ly/4opXzVy