MATES in Construction

MATES IN CONSTRUCTION

We are proud to partner with MATES in Construction an organization dedicated to suicide prevention.

MATES engage with workers through on-site training and providing 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 within the Building and Construction Industry. This allows them to engage easily with the workers on site.

We’re passionate about the industry we work in and want to help wherever we can. If you or your mate are doing it tough, talk to a Connector or call MATES 24/7 Helpline on 0800 111 315

FLY THE FLAG FOR SUICIDE PREVENTION
The week of the 5th – 9th of September, MATES NZ will be recognizing Fly the Flag.

Why is it so important for us to be involved in this campaign?

• The construction industry has the highest rate of suicide when compared to all other industries in New Zealand.
• The construction industry loses at least ONE person every week to suicide in construction, that’s more than 52 lives a year, which is the equivalent of 10 percent of New Zealand’s total suicide rate.
• We are 6 times more likely to lose somebody in our industry to suicide than we are to a workplace accident.

Flying the MATES Flag shows our support and raises awareness of suicide prevention in the industry. It is a display to the broader community that the construction industry is actively involved in the prevention of suicide. Spread the word that it’s OK to talk about mental health and wellbeing and share your stories.