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For Trades & Construction

Mental Health Training for Trades & Construction Businesses

The construction industry has one of the most serious mental health crises of any sector in Australia.

Every 2 days
A construction worker in Australia dies by suicide
MATES in Construction / Foremind, 2024
53%
More likely to die by suicide than men in other industries
MATES in Construction Australia
$2.30
Returned for every $1 invested in workplace mental health
PricewaterhouseCoopers Australia
The Risk, and the Solution

Mental health is still one of the least-talked-about risks on most job sites

The risks are real, but so is the solution. Mental Health First Aid training gives your site managers, supervisors and forepersons the practical skills to recognise when someone on their crew is struggling — and what to do about it.

Think of them as a first responder: the one who notices that a bloke has gone quiet for a few weeks, and knows how to start the conversation before it gets to a crisis point.

Mental health compensation claims take an average of 37 weeks off work — 5x longer than a physical injury claim. Early action is the most cost-effective thing your business can do to protect its people, and its bottom line.

“For every $1 invested in workplace mental health, Australian businesses see an average return of $2.30.”

— PricewaterhouseCoopers Australia

Our Programs

What We Offer for Trades & Construction Businesses

Standard MHFA — 2-Day Accreditation

Nationally recognised certification for managers, supervisors and team leaders. Public sessions and private group workshops at your site or office.

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1-Day Mental Health Awareness Workshop

Ideal for whole-crew sessions before a busy period. Non-accredited, certificate of attendance.

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Psychological Safety Workshops

Tailored sessions addressing the specific pressures of construction — tight deadlines, long hours, job insecurity and site culture.

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Keeping Compliant — Psychosocial Safety Review

Assess your current protocols against your WHS obligations. Free discovery session to identify gaps.

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Lunch & Learn Sessions

Short, practical mental health sessions during smoko or pre-start meetings.

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Private Group Bookings

Minimum 6 participants. We come to your site or office.

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Ready to protect your crew?

Enquire about group training for your site or check upcoming public sessions in Melbourne.