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12/12/2024

Thanks so much for the support from Senator Susan McDonald over in QLD, who enjoyed taking a look at the books this Christmas!

Order today and they will still make the Eastern states by Chrissy day.

Link: https://nipperstore.com.au/products/working-deep-down-in-the-pit-twin-pack

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27/11/2024

It was awesome to see the Open Pit edition of my book series so heavily used!

Surrounded by Christmas books, why not tell an educational story with your little miners this Christmas?

Link to explore: https://nipperstore.com.au/pages/childrens-book-launch

Big machines, mining processes and connection from raw materials to every day use! The perfect present for curious minds.

17/11/2024

Share stories and adventures this Christmas with the 5 star kids mining books series!

Get both books for under $30: https://nipperstore.com.au/products/working-deep-down-in-the-pit-twin-pack

Teach your crew about what goes on down the hole this Christmas.

13/11/2024

Do you or a close friend have a “crew back home” who are hungry for stocking fillers? 🧒 🎅 👦

Get the the best gift this Xmas: https://nipperstore.com.au/products/working-deep-down-in-the-pit-twin-pack

The “Working Deep Down” rhyming, mining kids book twin pack!

Teach your crew about what goes on down the hole this Christmas.

Explore mining with the 'Working Deep Down Series' bundle. Two engaging children's books about open pit & underground mining with educational rhymes and vivid illustrations. Perfect for mining families. Buy now for a special price!

04/10/2024

Family Day at head office!

Today in a first for me and the books - I’m completing book readings for a family day at a corporate head office!

Seven book readings for groups of employees kids - really nice activity to be a part of over school holidays!

Find out more about the books here: https://nipperstore.com.au/pages/childrens-book-launch

06/09/2024

Last week I read my new Open Pit mining children's book to six classes at HALIDON PRIMARY SCHOOL!

The Book Week celebrations at my children's school are a big deal, and as a thank you for being chosen as the "author of the week," a group of teachers went all out and dressed up as miners for the parade!!

I am becoming well versed in reading the books in public after this in school session and an earlier book week event with The FIFO Family Project! Next up in October is a my biggest audience yet for part of a Rio Tinto family day in Perth.

Maybe I could start an Australia wide tour? Any sponsors or mining businesses keen over in the Eastern states?! 😋

Link to explore the books: https://nipperstore.com.au/pages/childrens-book-launch

05/09/2024

My humble brag is that in seven years I never had one tag board breach...
.. I was a journey man during my time working underground and have tagged on and off at many mines in WA & the NT. But I was fortunately diligent enough to never forget to remove my tag!

At one project start up I finally got a back to back (surveyor) after 7 weeks of 5/2 rosters to Laverton - when I got back from my first proper 6 days break in what felt like an eternity he had become the first on the project to have a tag board breach! 🙄 Doh!

TAG BOARD BREACH:

A tag board breach in underground mining refers to an unauthorised or accidental removal of a miner’s tag from the tag board system, a critical safety mechanism used to track personnel within the mining area.

A breach occurs when a tag is mistakenly removed or "left on" without the miner's knowledge, potentially leading to false records of who is underground.

This can pose significant safety risks, particularly during emergencies, or at shift change when all personnel must be accounted for during under firing of explosives.

IF YOU LIKE THE ILLUSTRATIONS:

Link to explore my mining focused children's books in further detail: https://lnkd.in/g9MigWhv

27/08/2024

Book Week always brings a smile to our face as we get sent pictures of young miners with our book series.

Here we have young Hamish dressed up ready for a shift down the hole!

We love his tag and slightly dirty face - however we’d suggest some gum boots next time unless you want wet feet all day! 😆😆

Link to explore the book series: https://nipperstore.com.au/pages/childrens-book-launch

24/08/2024

Do you know what the guy in this cartoon is holding?

I had a mining professional this week tell me that the front cover of my kid's book maybe off putting for some parents as this device looks like a gun!

I'm open to feedback and learning, so I wanted to share some of my basic knowledge, dating back to my early days at Daisy Milano! Outlining the use of an airleg machine in an underground mine

AIRLEG MINING:

An airleg miner operates pneumatic drills and jacks to extract ore from hard rock underground mines, often working in confined spaces to advance mine workings.

This work is supported by a mechanical "airleg" to mine hard rock deep underground. This technique is particularly effective for following narrow mineral veins, allowing miners to precisely target valuable resources deep in the earth.

MY ASK:

Every week I will share a small fact about a process or machine used in mining - it may be great for children or just general knowledge for those on the fringes of the sector.

If you think this is an interesting concept could you share with or tag a friend who may find this sort of content fun, or work in STEM delivery with the next generation?

Link to explore my mining focused children's books in further detail: https://nipperstore.com.au/products/working-deep-down-in-the-pit-twin-pack

21/08/2024

FIFO FAMILIES IN PERTH!!

The FIFO Family Project is hosting me for a little book reading… this Saturday in Kingsley, WA.

Want more details? Then follow the link below!

If you can’t make it and want a books for your little ones - take a peak at this link:
https://nipperstore.com.au/products/working-deep-down-in-the-pit-twin-pack

Join The FIFO Family Project and come along to connect with the FIFO family community!