MATES in Construction SA Ltd

On average, 190 Australians working in the construction industry take their own lives each year – this means we lose someone every second day to suicide. Younger construction workers are even more at risk and are nearly three times as likely to take their own lives than other young Australians. MATES in Construction is an independent charity that exists to address this problem. As a suicide prevention program dedicated to the construction industry, we help by creating a community of people who look out for each other and know how to offer support. Our integrated program consists of training and ongoing support, including a 24/7 help line and case managers to help those at risk. We all know someone in the construction industry, so let’s work together to make a difference.