Construction
This industry builds and maintains the foundations of our cities and towns - buildings, roads, railways, water systems and electricity networks. This work may require shift work, long hours or physically challenging conditions. These resources are tailored for people in these roles to build and maintain mentally healthy worksites.
MATES in Construction
MATES in Construction is a charity established in 2008 to reduce the high level of suicide among Australian construction workers.
MATES in Construction provides suicide prevention through community development programs on sites, and by supporting workers in need through case management and a 24/7 help line. Learn more about MATES through the link below.
The Australian Building and Construction Industry Blueprint for Better Mental Health and Suicide Prevention
This document provides a set of principles that people in the building and construction industry can align their activities and workplace practices to.
This will support organisations to create a mentally healthy workplace. Read the blueprint by clicking the link below.
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