Miners' Promise

We are honoured, in the memory of Jimmy Lawn, to launch our third Miners'​ Promise Podcast with his loving son, Aaron Lawn.

The story that Aaron shares with Debbie Morrow, our Executive Director, is one of deep respect, love and loss; it is also a story of humour, honesty, resilience and the extraordinary impact that the right support can have when life changes in an instant.

Jimmy was a member of ‘My Promise’, our companion-model, which ensured every possible support - emotional, practical and financial - was available to his family. Of connecting with Miners’ Promise, Aaron says “The impact it has on families, attesting to that first hand is profound. Essentially you are providing that promise to your family that if something happens to you unexpectedly, they will be supported in that moment of need”.

Nine years after their loss of Jimmy we continue to be connected with the Lawn family; this is not unusual, we journey with families for months and years with our tailored care evolving over time to meet their needs and through participation in our 'Standing Together' gatherings.

Our podcasts are possible through the generosity of Josh Collins and our Promise Partner The Gold Room and the kind support of Problematic Media. Our deepest thanks.

🎙️ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7bMsB2ILHlU

💛 For less than the cost of two cups of coffee a week you can make your promise to your family today:
https://www.minerspromise.org.au/my-promise/

If you have suggestions for future Podcast content please contact: [email protected].

2026 Podcast Series - EPISODE THREE - 'Aaron Lawn – A Father’s Promise, A Father’s Legacy’ We are honoured, in the memory of Jimmy Lawn, to launch our third M...

Following the incredible response to our 'Pike River' movie fundraiser in Perth, Miners'​ Promise are proud to invite you to another special screening, right in the heart of Brisbane.

'Pike River' tells the incredible true story of two women whose friendship gave them the strength to fight for justice following the 2010 Pike River Mine tragedy, which claimed the lives of 29 men underground.

We are especially privileged to have Joanne Ufer, who lost her son Joshua in the Pike River disaster to be speaking at this fund raiser. After losing her son Josh, Jo became a passionate advocate for workplace safety as well supporting families navigating the aftermath of work-related fatalities and life-changing injuries.

Professionally, Jo has over 15 years’ experience working within the mining industry in Queensland and New South Wales as dedicated Human Resources professional, a career that combines her passion for working with, caring for and bringing out the very best in people.

In April 2026 Jo joined Miners’ Promise as an Ambassador 🩵

You can view the official movie trailer here: https://lnkd.in/gu5WZmy7

📆 20 August 2026
🎬 Palace Barracks, Brisbane
💛 5:00pm – Arrival, Canapes & Networking
🩵 6:10pm - Opening Address by Jo Ufer
🎥 6:30pm - Movie Commences
🪪 $45 - Includes two welcome beverages, canapes, popcorn and water
📅 RSVP – 13 August 2026

Link to event - https://lnkd.in/gueKzG4u

Last chance to get your tickets to our Pike River movie fundraiser 🎬

Pike River Official Trailer Video - Movie Insider Pike River Official Trailer - The incredible true story of two women whose friendship empowered them to fight for justice after th