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mates in construction new zealand
Suicide is everyone’s business; it does not discriminate.
Our construction industry is losing nearly one person every week to suicide. 98% of those we lose are our men.
The MATES programme builds and strengthens workplace communities and across the industry – helping our people support and provide an environment that encourages positive wellbeing. The impact of this community-based approach then goes beyond the workplace and into our everyday lives.
MATES engage with workers through on-site training and provides those identified as at risk with case management support that connects them to suitable professional support. MATES Field Officers are trained in suicide intervention skills and have experience in the Building and Construction Industry. This allows our Field Officers to engage easily with the workers on-site.
Construction workers are 6 x more likely to die from suicide than an accident at work.
We raise awareness, deliver on-site programmes and inform the industry through research.
We take action by connecting workers to help, and creating stronger, more resilient worksites.
Suicide is preventable and workplace focused programmes have been found to be effective interventions.
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workers inducted
connectors trained
ASIST trained
trainings delivered across Aotearoa
“The value that I think best aligns to the great work MATES provides is that of ‘courage’. Courage to speak up. Courage to support others. Courage to be vulnerable and courage to ask the tough questions.”
Murray Robertson – EGM Hawkins
“I was so alone and at one stage I was about to jump.
Then I met the MATES fellas.”
Labourer
“I never even thought of what some of my other brothers might be going through after this training, so now I’m determined to keep a look out for my mates.”
General Awareness Training participant
Join our Partners in supporting our workers in our industry.
Become a MATES in Construction Impact Partner today.
Need help now?
Call 0800 111 315 for free or contact the MATES Team
