Suicide Prevention in the Energy Industry

Industry-backed, research-based, suicide prevention and support for the Energy industry since 2016, based off the MATES in Construction model.

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Blue collar workers are 6x more likely to die from suicide than an accident at work.

we lose a construction worker every second day to suicide.

World Health Organisation recognises MATES as world best practise in suicide prevention.

WHY MATES in energy EXISTS

Research has indicated a decrease in suicide rates since the inception
of MATES in Construction in QLD when compared to other states that had
not yet adopted the program. MATES in Energy is now approaching
10,000 people who have been general awareness trained, opening
discussion and reducing stigma, enabling workers to offer help to others.

Energy workers trained by mates

People General Awareness Trained (GAT)

People CONNECTOR Trained

People ASIST Trained

Cases Managed

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Bunnings Trade National - Foundation Partner

Brand Partners

Tru Workwear | Force 360 National - Brand Partner

Industry Partners

Tru Workwear | Force 360 National - Brand Partner Brighter Super Queensland Energy - Tier 1 CS Energy Queensland Energy - Tier 1 Cleanco Queensland Energy - Tier 1 Powerlink Queensland Energy - Tier 1 Energy Queensland Queensland Energy - Tier 1 Stanwell Corporation Queensland Energy - Tier 1

COVID-19 SUPPORT

MATES will continue to provide Case Management support on 1300 642 111 without interruption. Site visits will be conducted in accord with Government advice. Please contact your field officer or MATES office should you wish to discuss options available.

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MATES in Energy has reached over 50 sites in Queensland and is expanding into NSW.

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