MATES - Industry Based Suicide Prevention | Mates in Construction

MATES provides suicide prevention through community development programs on worksites, and by supporting workers in need through case management and a 24/7 help line. They serve the construction industry in Queensland and Northern Territory, New South Wales, South Australia and Western Australia, the Energy industry in Queensland and New South Wales, and nationally to the Mining industry.

Conversations about life, health, and safety: social supports for young construction workers’ health and safety | RMIT University

RMIT have produced a number of resources that shine a light on the importance of good safety communication between Supervisors and Apprentices.

Health and wellbeing among Australian construction workers (2022) | RMIT University

Researchers from RMIT have prepared a three-part series of summary reports which examine the primary factors impacting construction workers’ health and wellbeing. This work has been undertaken over a 20-year period and serves to highlight the long-standing nature of some of the work health issues that have become important topics of industry discussion and reform in recent years.

RISE - the Building and Construction Mental Health Support Program

Delivered by Master Builders SA, this program aims to reduce the prevalence of mental illness and suicide in the Australian building and construction industry. The wellness ambassadors will help business owners and workers navigate common pressures associated with working in construction.