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MATES in Construction W.A

Locality: Perth, Western Australia

Phone: +61 8 9463 6664

Address: 1st Floor, 39/82 Royal Street, East Perth 6004 Perth, WA, Australia

Website: https://mates.org.au

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24.01.2022 Weve done it! Our target - $25,000 has been reached and we still have 3 days of fund raising to go! Congrats to our MATES at Melchor for drawing together a bunch of 41 MATES to participate in https://www.facebook.com/melchordryspell/ 2 for Mates in Construction WA. a tough 100 days abstinence from alcohol! All donations support MATES WA and our vision to be Australias leading industry suicide prevention organisation,... focusing on raising awareness, building capacity, providing help and research. Shout out to Dylan Ogilvie, Kent Millington for your brainchild campaign and to TEAM MATES WA Damien McVeigh, Joshua Kosak, Rudy Johari and Maurice [Mo] Sauzier #suicideprevention #suicideawareness #mentalwellbeing #mentalwellness #community #charity #constructionindustry

24.01.2022 Shout out to our MATES Rowan and Mitch from Rick Gill Motorcycles for their continued support and generosity for our MATES in Construction WA Free Family Fun Day, Sunday 29th at Barbagello Raceway, Wanneroo. The lads have offered the use of the 1000cc superbike (pictured) for our Youth Ambassador Sam Clarke to ride and lead the 190 riders participating in the Lap of Honour for Your MATES 2020. The 190 riders acknowledge the 190 construction worker lives loss to suicide each y...ear in Australia. Check out our Youth Ambassador's 1000cc Superbike at Rick Gill Motorcycle located at 11 - 13 Main Street Osborne Park and meet the amazing and passionate team. If you're keen to be one of the 190 riders and support our NFP Charity MATES in Construction WA, you'll NEED to register at www.esaonlinesales.com #suicideawareness #suicideprevention #mentalwellbeing #mentalwellness #mateshelpingmates #mates #motorcycles Rick Gill Motorcycles MATES WA / Motorcycle Racing Club of WA FREE Family Fundraiser DayMATES in Construction WA Free Family Fun Day 2020 Lap of Honour for Your MATES 2020

24.01.2022 Mates WA Mates Helping Mates Leadership Awards 2020 Sundowner booking office is open. Come and celebrate with your MATES and the recipients of the Mates Helping Mates Leadership Awards 2020 at our Awards Sundowner - Thursday 10th September. https://events.humanitix.com/mates-helping-mates-leadership

23.01.2022 MATES in Construction WA Case Manager Ms. Peta Miller (rt of photo) proudly flew the flag for mental health and suicide prevention last Friday 11th September during International Suicide Prevention week. Peta joined in a lively and heartfelt panel discussion facilitated by our MATE Danielle Buckland (Chair of NAWIC WA Health & Well-being Committee). Panellist including Sara Salomone, Adam Selwood and Carola Poblete (Finesse Wellness) engaged in unashamed conversations to rais...e awareness and break down the stigma surrounding mental health and suicide prevention in the Construction industry to support MATES in Construction National Fly the Flag Day 2020. MATES WA is grateful for the support we receive from NAWIC WA, with Ticket proceeds being donated to MATES in Construction WA as their charity partner. Shout out to Mei Wan Yong for bringing the event and conversation to the 40 persons in attendance. #suicideprevention #suicideawareness #mentalhealth #mentalwellbeing #mentalwellness #wellbeingatwork #mateshelpingmates See more

23.01.2022 MATES in Construction W.A in Construction W.A thank you to our MATES Andy Kearns and Louise Kearns of Perway Construction Services Construction Services for your dedication to the Dry Spell 2 for Mates campaign. We look forward to celebrating with you at our Mates Helping Mates Leadership Awards Sundowner on the 10th September

22.01.2022 Positive messaging during these challenging times couldnt be more to the point as expressed by our Senior Field Officer (and legendary nice guy) Damien McVeigh. ---------------------------------------------------------------------- You cant drink from an empty cup!!! Self-care encourages you to maintain a healthy relationship with yourself so that you can transmit the good feelings to others. You cannot give to others what you dont have yourself.... While some may misconstrue self-care as selfish, its far from that. When you pay adequate attention to your well-being, youre not considering your needs alone. Youre reinvigorating yourself so that you can be the best version of yourself for the people around you. Everyone around you also benefits from the renewed energy and joy you exhibit. Theres only one of you and you need to be the best you for yourself and your important relationships!! #selfcarematters #selfcare #mentalhealth #wellbeing #checkyourself #beforeyouwreckyourself #mentalwellness #mentalwellbeing #mentalhealth #wellbeing #mateshelpingmates #suicideawareness #suicideprevention

20.01.2022 A heartfelt message of support for MATES in Construction WA and Melchors Dry Spell 2 for MATES WA. On behalf of MATES in Construction WA, wed like to acknowledge the generosity of giving from Louis Menag a Graduate Engineer currently employed at BAE Systems Australia who recently donated to Melchors Dry Spell 2 for Mates in Construction WA 100 Days abstinence fund raising campaign, adding the following message of support. "Really respect this cause. I lost a close friend ...of mine at 25 years old to suicide last year. He wasnt in construction, he was in the air force. First time I have personally encountered suicide and it has really opened my eyes to the issue in young men. Best of luck with your fund raising and keep up the awesome work." Thank you MATE...well definitely keep up our suicide prevention awareness training, case management and 24/7 helpline assistance work for all WA construction workers and their families. https://www.mycause.com.au//227/a-dry-spell-for-mates-2/1- #suicideprevention

20.01.2022 MATES in Construction WA celebrated in style with 250 guests who in turn acknowledged leadership in the prevention of suicide in the construction industry. Congratulations to all MATES Helping Mates Leadership Awards 2020 nominees as we collectively take pride in acknowledging the winners. Individual Leader 2020 - Mr. Dylan Ogilvie (Melchor) Small to Medium Organisation Fredon Large Organisation - ADCO Constructions... MATES WA would also like to acknowledge our two Awards support sponsors Stephen Tormey of Bennco Engineering Pty Ltd and Mike Tyrrell and Jordan Green of Survival. #mateshelpingmates #suicideprevention #suicideawareness #mentalwellness #mentalwellbeing #mentalhealth #wellbeingatwork See more

20.01.2022 MATES in Construction W.A celebrated in style this week as we were hosted to a wonderful Launch event of the recently opened BGC Housing Group home display venue. We would like to acknowledge the management and employees of BGC Housing Group who are supporting MATES WA and our vision to be Australias leading industry suicide prevention organisation, focusing on raising awareness, building capacity, providing help and research. Their support is all about their onsite cafe, wh...ere 50% of the monies generated at the cafe will be donated to MATES WA. Head down to 67 Walters Drive, Osborne Park, grab yourself a freshly barista Latte or Cappuccino and meander through Western Australias newest and biggest homes showroom. With over 1000sqm of interactive home inspiration, the state-of-the-art showroom in Osborne Park will be a one-stop-shop, offering cutting edge design, innovative home technology, the latest products and fixtures, and expert advice. See more

20.01.2022 Were 75% of the way there...and only 25 days to go before we celebrate our collective achievements. 100 Days abstinence in support of MATES in Construction W.A...thanks to the @Melchor team for their advocacy and maintaining the conversation about suicide prevention.

19.01.2022 MATES in Construction WA - our vision to be Australias leading industry suicide prevention organisation, focusing on raising awareness, building capacity, providing help and research. Thank you for sharing your story MATE and for the support given by your father bob bollen Benz Insulation Services. ... https://youtu.be/o5pAcegzmmw #mentalhealthawarness #suicideprevention

19.01.2022 MATES in Construction WA take pleasure in announcing that our MATES at Freo Group Pty Ltd are the Principal Sponsors for our Mates Helping Mates Leadership Awards Sundowner being held on International Suicide Prevention day 10th September, 2020 at the Hyatt Regency Perth. We acknowledge Freo Group Pty Ltd generosity which provides MATES WA the opportunity to recognise and celebrate extraordinary individuals and organisations who have demonstrated exceptional leadership towar...d improving mental health and preventing suicide in the construction industry, and in doing so help safeguard our worker community. Sundowner online ticket office - https://events.humanitix.com/mates-helping-mates-leadership Thank you Stephen Rogers, Scott Walkinshaw, Toni Hartnett, Rebecca Coutts-Smith, Lester Fernandez, Frank Minervini, Nic Celenza

19.01.2022 Get on your Motorbike and head to Barbagello Raceway for the MATES in Construction WA Free Family Fun Day on Sunday 29th November. The main event is the "Lap of Honour for Your MATES", where 190 motor bike enthusiasts will be riding the Barbagello Race track to honour the 190 construction worker lives we're lost to suicide in the past year. REGISTER NOW! - www.esaonlinesales.com - Gates open 0900 am - 1600 close.... Shout out to our MATES for their generous sponsorship of our event - Carl Sanders at Retravision Commercial who are our event principal sponsor, Lene Sjobrend of Swan Group WA, Byron McDonald of Quest East Perth, Shawn Murphy of Skill Hire PTY LTD, Paul Cohalan of Connect Business Insurance, ESA Sports and Everlast Sports Drinks and our MATES Charity Raffle Quest East Perth, Retravision, Wayne Tardrew of Drummond Golf and the effervescent Sophie Matheson of SeaLink Rottnest Island #suicideawareness #suicideprevention #mentalwellbeing #mentalwellness #mateshelpingmates #mates #mateship MATES WA / Motorcycle Racing Club of WA FREE Family Fundraiser Day MATES in Construction WA Free Family Fun Day 2020 Lap of Honour for Your MATES 2020

18.01.2022 How would you survive the Antarctic Winter? Im sure a wee dram of #whiskey would warm the cockles of your heart. Not so if youre fellow Antarctic dry speller Desmond Christie on his 100 days abstinence fund raising journey for MATES in Construction W.A.... Des and 40 MATES are 3/4ers of the way to achieving their life saving goal and on their homeward stretch with 32 days to go. Dig deep into your pockets and donate NOW! In doing so youll be assisting NFP Charity MATES in Construction WA continue delivering suicide prevention awareness and 24/7 helpline support to Western Australian construction workers. https://www.mycause.com.au/p/227168/a-dry-spell-for-mates-2 #suicideprevention #suicideawareness #lifesaving #constructionworkers #construction

18.01.2022 Tickets selling fast!! MATES in Construction WA MATES Helping Mates Leadership Awards 2020 Sundowner ticket office will be closing Thursday 3rd September at noon. Shout out to the generous folks at Retravision and Optus Stadium for the door prizes of a 50inc QUHD Androis TV and 2 tickets to a Season 2021 game. Ticket office - https://lnkd.in/gPzs-VN #suicideprevention #suicideawareness #mentalwellbeing

17.01.2022 Creating suicide prevention awareness via Call a Mate, before its too late initiative. Our MATES and Tier 3 State Partner #AllWestPlantHire are demonstrating their generosity and support of MATES in Construction WA by kicking off their giving fund raising initiative. How it works - AllWest Plant Hire Australia is donating $200 from every hire* during September & October. ** Quote ref MATES WA M8; With your help we can continue the conversation, raise suicide prevention aw...areness and be part of the solution. *minimum 2 week hire. #suicideprevention #suicideawareness #mateshelpingmates #mentalwellbeing

17.01.2022 Hey Brad, @Mates in Construction WA is grateful for your committment to better mental health and suicide prevention and honoured to be the recipient of your MO-vember efforts. The amount you have raised to date is absolutely amazing and I look forward to catching up with you tomorrow to check in and share a bite and chat between Mates. Kind regards Mo

16.01.2022 A team from Melchor, MATES WA and Dry Spellers from 7 other organisations are ditching the booze and doing a 100 day dry spell to raise funds and awareness for Mates in Construction WA. Mates do a fantastic job of preventing suicide in the Construction industry in a number of ways, including hands on training and support. Starting on the 8th May 2020 the team will be going all out to avoid alcohol for 100 days straight with the aim of raising $25,000!

15.01.2022 How do you chill-out over a weekend? MATES in Construction W.A Youth Ambassador & FIFO Construction worker Sam Clarke Racing #36 chills out with his MATES at Barbagallo Raceway Waneroo, Western Australia. After a 2 year hiatus, the track came alive on Sunday, with Sam opening up the throttle on his beloved #36 motorbike....check out that incredible lean captured by Innesphotografix-John Innes.... Robert Clarke (Sams dad) and #1fanclub ticket holder, built Sams Motorbike from the ground up & with mechanical support from his pit crew, Sam can be assured that he & his bike are prepared for the journey ahead. Sam has seen at firsthand how stress & mental illness can lead to workmates being unprepared to risks at work. Sam acknowledges that working FIFO, or being on the track, its critical to be fit - both physically & mentally as this helps to reduce the stressors he encounters. Being mentally centred while riding enables a perfect ride, at 255 km/hr you cant afford to be making mistakes. Similarly, while hes operating mobile plant on a construction site, he cant be distracted from doing his job safely. Regardless whether its at work or on the track, if youre stressed & not coping, Sam recommends talking to your mates or calling MATES in Construction WA on 1300 642 111.

14.01.2022 #flytheflag2020 Registrations Close Today Connector is a mate who can keep you safe while connecting you to help thats why on Fly the Flag day we celebrate the work that our Connectors, ASIST workers and volunteers do every day and show the broader community what our industry does for suicide prevention. To the construction industry every day is R U OK Day! We cannot guarantee Flag kits will be delivered in time for registrations received after today. Wherever possible you...r field officer will be hand-delivering your Flag Kits to site. If you are a Connector or ASIST Volunteer, registration is easy through flytheflag.mates.org.au If you are not a Connector or ASIST, please contact your state office for more information on how you get your site involved with MATES. #flytheflag2020 #mates #StrongerTogether #ruokday #suicideprevention #mentalhealth #WorldSuicidePreventionDay

14.01.2022 Have you registered for our upcoming MATES in Construction WA Open Connector Training? A Connector is a MATE who can keep you safe while connecting you to help. The role of a Connector is to connect people who are struggling to a suicide first aid resource. Connector training takes approx. 4 hours.... A Connector is not a counselor or any other kind of professional, they are simply a mate who knows how to help. Most people participating in Connector training have naturally been in the role without even knowing it. The Connector training provides some extra skills for people to ask about suicide and then facilitate the link to help Connectors are trained in the following: What is a Connectors role? What is not a Connectors role? How to be alert to the signs of suicide. How to ask about suicide. How to connect a person to help. How to look after yourself as a Connector. The help that a MATES Case Manager can offer To register for this event, please email Rudy Johari [email protected] https://lnkd.in/guWMR9A #mentalwellness #suicideprevention #suicideawareness #mentalwellbeing #mentalhealth #training #mateshelpingmates

14.01.2022 Were loving the Western Australian construction and mining industry! Far a field from outback Gold country of #Kalgoorlie / #Kambalda, to the picturesque South West, Mid West, Coastal Nth West and Inland #Pilbara, 2 weeks into promoting MATES in Construction WA #flytheflag2020, 12 construction companies have registered to Fly the Flag and demonstrate leadership in promoting suicide prevention and fund raising for their MATES in Construction WA Shout out to ADCO Constructio...ns, BHP, BHP Southflank, Broad Construction., Fredon, Georgiou Group, St. Ives GOLD FIELDS, Melchor construcion, Perkins Builders, ReddiFund and Tyrone group. MATES in Construction Fly the Flag Day is when we celebrate our Connectors, ASIST workers and volunteers in the construction industry. It is an outward display to the broader community the important work our industry does every day toward improving mental health and preventing suicide. This year Fly the Flag is held on World Suicide Prevention Day and RUOK Day - 10th September, 2020. If youre a Connector or know someone who is and want to register your construction site...follow the prompts https://flytheflag.mates.org.au/ and register to receive your Flag and information pack.

12.01.2022 Shout out to my Coffey MATES and new ones made when on behalf of our NFP Charity I was invited to speak to a cohort of awesome people prepared to don on the HI VIS kit to raise awareness in support of better mental health and suicide prevention outcomes within the construction and resources sector. Thank you Wayne McFerran GAICD for your continued mateship which is valued and the the great organising efforts of my new mates Philippa Pearce and Carley Hardy. #suicideprevention #suicideawareness #mateshelpingmates #matesinconstruction MATES in Construction Tetra Tech International Developmenthttps://www.linkedin.com/posts/proteus-epcm-engineers_matesinconstructionwa-matesinconstruction-activity-6735395841303035904-o9zc

10.01.2022 Golf + Business Development = Building better business relationships. Become better at winning new business, improving customer engagement, and unlocking your potential through business golf is an innovative workshop being hosted by our MATE Jake van Rensburg MBA-Executive Management on Tuesday 8th September 2020 - 2:00 pm 5:00 pm Collier Park Golf Course, Hayman Road, Como, WA. Check out the details - Register here: https://bit.ly/3jNQrSQ ... #mentalwellness #mentalwellbeing #mentalhealth #wellbeing #golfbusiness #golfing #businessaustralia

10.01.2022 MATES in Construction WA MATES Helping Mates Leadership Awards 2020 will be celebrated on the 10th September at Optus Stadium, Perth. The Awards provides an opportunity to recognise extraordinary individuals and organisations who have demonstrated exceptional leadership toward improving mental health and preventing suicide in the construction industry, and in doing so help safeguard our worker community. MATES WA would like to acknowledge the generosity of our Gold Sponsor Lo...gic Health. I recently caught up with Eoghan McKenna CEO, who shared with me the following heartfelt message; "The health and well-being of construction industry workers is at the core of what we do at Logic Health. We are focused on implementing relevant and realistic solutions on our clients sites through simple health and physical risk mitigation strategies. For this reason partnering with the Mates in Construction Leadership Awards was a simple decision. Suicide is an significant issue that needs continual support across all industries and implementing relevant and realistic solutions such as Mates in Construction fits with Logic Healths core value". #suicideprevention #mentalwellbeing #suicideawareness See more

10.01.2022 Generosity has no boundaries and at MATES in Construction W.A we are sincerely grateful to the 41 Dry Spellers who have been abstaining for 85 days (off 100 days) in support of our NFP Charity. Special shout out to our MATES Dylan Ogilvie and Kent Millington of Melchor who are the founders of the #Dryspell2formates fundraising campaign. Were nearly there and the total raised is nearing the target set of $25k which assists MATES WA deliver our suicide prevention training to construction workers at high risk. Donate to your MATES - https://www.mycause.com.au//2271/a-dry-spell-for-mates-2/1

09.01.2022 ReddiFund gives much needed boost to suicide prevention!! Prominent construction industry redundancy fund, ReddiFund have once again demonstrated their value and their commitment to the construction workers in Western Australia by handing over a cheque for $200,000 to MATES in Construction WA. MATES provide construction workers with suicide awareness training to help reduce the rate of suicide within the construction industry.... Their face to face training provides workers with the skills and awareness that can help them pick up warning signs in themselves and in work colleagues and offer an understanding ear and professional help. ReddiFund CEO Kieron Gubbins said he was proud to be able to deliver for the workers of our industry. Were proud to provide services that give workers in our industry some financial security as financial insecurity is a major contributing factor to thoughts of suicide. But were also proud to be able to help directly through our ongoing funding of this important at suicide prevention program. "WA construction workers suffer some of the highest rates of suicide of any group in the country. MATES is a critical part of addressing this problem. MATES has been operating in WA for 8 years and in that time ReddiFund has provided over $2.7m in critical funding. If youre struggling, then please seek help. Call the MATES National Helpline on 1300 642 111.

09.01.2022 Where would MATES in Construction W.A be without our amazing State Industry Partners, their continued suicide prevention advocacy and financial support? On behalf of the MATES WA team, thank you to our MATES at Melchor Construction for their continued contribution enabling us to improve mental health outcomes for workers and their families in the Western Australian Building and Construction Industry. Shane Jones, Peter Moore FAIB MIEAust, Dylan Ogilvie, Becky McCaul

08.01.2022 #flytheflag2020 - Look whos signed up to Fly the Flag for MATES in Construction WA. on the 10th September 2020. Shout out to our great #MATES at BMD Group (BMD) for demonstrating their continued advocacy and passion towards improving mental health outcomes for workers and their families in the Western Australian Construction Industry. #matesinconstruction #constructionsector #mentalhealth #mentalhealthawareness #constructionprojects #mentalwellbeing #constructionworkers #buildingandconstruction #lookoutforyourmates #mateshelpingmates

08.01.2022 Shout out to latest Connectors and the amazing Louise and Andy of Perway Construction Services. Its always a pleasure to provide education and awareness to prevent suicide amongst workmates and upskilling individuals to become workplace Connectors. Keep flying the flag mates...we all appreciate your demonstrable leadership and advocacy of our NFP Charity MATES in Construction W.A

08.01.2022 Out and about with our MATES in Construction WA Field officers Rudy Johari and Joshua Kosak delivering the MATES GAT (General Awareness Training) to an enthusiastic cohort of apprentices. Shout out to our MATES Michael McHugh (MD - Future Institute of Australia ) and Mark Small (Director Elect Group)who graciously invited MATES WA to complement their pilot "Building Habits that Matter Program"(BHTM) funded by our MATES at Construction Training Fund. The BHTM program is a grou...nd breaking opportunity for Apprentices to enhance their interpersonal skills to turbo charge their careers. The objective of the BHTM Program is to provide Apprentices with key skills that are often overlooked during the early stages of their apprenticeship. Areas covered include: 1. Being mentally ready for the job site 2. Being a good communicator 3. Understanding basic problem solving methods 4. Presenting with a positive attitude 5. Having strong personal values and respecting others 6. Learning how to adapt 7. Understanding their own emotions and building resilience. #suicideprevention #suicideawareness #mentalwellness #mentalwellness #mentalwellbeing #mentalwellbeing #mentalhealth #wellbeing

07.01.2022 1 in 20 people think about suicide in any given 12 month period and need some form of help. This means that 19 people around them could possibly help. These people we refer to as connectors.... Welcome and congratulations to the latest MATES in Construction WA Connectors Maurice [Mo] Sauzier (MATES WA) and Benjamin Cook, Tom Scott, Ben Wittingham, Elodie Petrusov, Amanda Woodmass from our MATES at Westside Fire Services A thoroughly informative and entertaining 4 hr - Connector Training session was delivered by MATES WA Field Officers Damien McVeigh and Stephen Fryer (Far right)...great effort by all. What is a Connector? Connector is a mate who can keep you safe while connecting you to help. Need some help? Call the MATES WA helpline - 1300 6420111 Want to know how to help? Email MATES WA - [email protected] #suicideprevention #suicideawareness #mentalwellbeing #mentalhealthawareness

06.01.2022 MATES in Construction WA Spot the Flag! Almost 60,000 workers on more than 540 worksites across Australia will Fly the MATES in Construction flag on International Suicide Prevention Day, Thursday 10th September. MATES in Construction celebrate the more than 15,000 volunteer connectors and ASIST workers keeping our industry suicide safer. During this week - thank a connector or ASIST worker for their effort!... If you spot a MATES Flag - in your worksite, in your street or just a place you pass - please post a picture in the comments of this post! MATES are stronger together! #suicideprevention #suicideawareness #mentalwellness #mentalwellbeing #mateshelpingmates

05.01.2022 MATES in Construction WA inaugural MATES Helping MATES Leadership Awards 2020 Sundowner was a resounding success due to the generosity of our sponsors. MATES WA would like to acknowledge our Gold Sponsors ADCO Constructions; Affinity Windows; ACCIONA; Avertas energy; Broad Construction.; CFMEU; Connect Business Insurance; Estimating Solutions Group (ESG); Georgiou; Logic Health; Master Builders Association of Western Australia; Rigsafe Lifting Solutions PTY LTD and Quanta Services Australia We look forward to our continued collaboration and the implementation of the MATES in Construction suicide prevention awareness, Connector and ASIST training and case management support and 24/7 helpline. #suicideprevention #suicideawareness #mentalwellness #mentalwellbeing #mateshelpingmates

05.01.2022 Shout out to these four MATES - Damo McVeigh, Rudy Johari, Josh Kosak and Mo Sauzier who are currently at the back end of their 100 day abstinence challenge for MATES in Construction W.A The challenge known as Dry Spell 2 For Mates in Construction WA is a fund raising campaign in support of suicide prevention awareness. Damo, Rudy and Josh spend their working day delivering MATES WA General Awareness Training and support to construction workers who by nature of the industry a...re six times more likely to die from suicide than an accident at work. For our young workers, the facts are that they are well over two times more likely to take their own lives than other young Australian men. Please donate in support of their efforts and celebrate with them on the 15th August when they achieve their ultimate 100 day abstinence goal. https://www.mycause.com.au//227/a-dry-spell-for-mates-2/1- See more

04.01.2022 Help us help construction workers fight for their lives!!! Preventing suicide in our industry needs your support and this fund raiser is one way of helping!

03.01.2022 Next week is Suicide Prevention week and we have a load of stuff happening at MATES in Construction WA which is consuming our every thought at the moment, including our MATES in Construction National Fly The Flag Day, MATES WA Leadership Awards and Sundowner entertaining 250 guests and 20 valued sponsors at Optus Stadium, speaking at the NAWIC WA Raise the Flag for Mental Health panel discussion and unashamed conversations...and generally looking out for our MATES and asking... R U OK? So given all this, when a heartfelt story is shared with us about a young man taking his life, we as a community need to STOP and not only notice changes in behaviour or moods and ask hey R U OK?, but also have the ability to help by listening, not being judgemental and keeping the at-risk person safe, so that suicide idealisation can be contained and professional help provided. https://vimeo.com/355896681 Thanks for sharing Alisha Carter (ne Glenny) (Georgiou) MATES WA in partnership with our great MATES LivingWorks deliver a 2-day ASIST (Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training) program and we strongly recommend upskilling your "life-saving" ability now. Need assistance - MATES WA 24/7 Helpline 1300 642 111 # #suicideprevention #suicideawareness #mentalhealth #mateshelpingmates

02.01.2022 Dont Panic Were All MATES ....and MATES in Construction WA are here to provide help and support to all workers (and their families) employed in the Western Australian construction industry. To date, 23,578 Workers across 192 Sites will be participating in the Nationwide #flytheflag2020 Day, where MATES in Construction celebrate our Connectors, ASIST workers and volunteers dedicated to the prevention of construction worker suicide. By registering your site, you entrust an ou...tward display to the broader community the important work our industry does every day toward improving mental health and preventing suicide of our workforce. This year Fly the Flag is held on World Suicide Prevention Day and RUOK Day, 10th September, 2020. Register your interest to #flytheflag2020 at https://flytheflag.mates.org.au/ #suicideawareness #suicideprevention #stopsuicide