Blueprint For Better Mental Health And Suicide Prevention
Building safer, healthier workplaces in construction & allied industries
Industry Blueprint Framework
MATES in Construction is leading the rollout of the Blueprint for Better Mental Health & Suicide Prevention — a national, industry-endorsed program making construction worksites safer and more supportive.
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Program Overview
The MATES Blueprint Program Your Partner for Change
Building mentally healthy workplaces with MATES
Improve Worker Health
Proactively prevent serious physical and mental health issues such as hypertension, heart disease, anxiety, depression, and immune system impairment. Reduce reliance on unhealthy coping mechanisms like substance abuse, poor diet, and disrupted sleep.
Boost culture, moral and performance
Foster a supportive and inclusive work environment that enhances job satisfaction, employee engagement, and retention. A healthier culture organisational levels. leads to stronger performance at the individual, team and
Reduce risk and liability
Meet evolving regulatory expectations while minimising legal and financial exposure. Address psychosocial hazards to reduce the likelihood of counterproductive workplace behaviour, including incivility, errors, and even fraud
Demonstrate Leadership and Responsibility
Show your commitment to social responsibility and mental health. Organisations that prioritise wellbeing earn greater trust from employees, clients, and the broader community