Our Industry Partners
Partnering with MATES shows a genuine commitment to suicide prevention and mental health in construction by equipping workers and businesses with tools for lasting well-being. It builds safer, more supportive sites and fosters a culture that values people, engagement, and long-term industry health.
Founding Partners
MATES in Construction was established in 2008 through the leadership of key industry partners committed to tackling the high rate of suicide in the construction industry. Our founding partners include BERT (Building Employees Redundancy Trust) as the Queensland Foundation Partner, BIRST (Building Industry Redundancy Scheme Trust) as the South Australian Founding Partner, and ReddiFund as the Founding Partner in Western Australia. Together, they laid the groundwork for an industry-owned, evidence-based approach to mental health and suicide prevention
BERT (Building Employees Redundancy Trust) supports construction workers by managing redundancy payments, ensuring financial security during periods of unemployment. It helps workers navigate the industry's unpredictable nature with a safety net they can rely on.
The South Australian Building Industry Redundancy Scheme Trust (BIRST) is a redundancy fund established in 1989 by participants in the South Australian construction industry to provide construction industry employees with a secure benefit at the time of redundancy, retirement, death or permanent disablement.
ReddiFund is a WA based redundancy open to all employers operating within the building and construction industry to join and make provision for their employees in the unfortunate event of redundancy.
Brand Partners
MATES is proud to partner with leading brands TRu Brands as well as the Reece Group, to raise awareness and support mental health and suicide prevention in the workplace. These valued partnerships help amplify our message through co-branded products, national campaigns, and industry engagement. By aligning with trusted names in PPE and trade, our brand partners play a vital role in breaking down stigma and promoting help seeking across worksites and supply chains
National Industry Partners
MATES in Construction is supported by a strong network of national partners who share our commitment to improving mental health and preventing suicide across high-risk industries. These organisations play a critical role in enabling the delivery of our programs, expanding our reach, and strengthening our impact. Through financial support, industry leadership, and shared purpose, our national partners help ensure that every worker has access to support, no matter where they are.
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State Industry Partners
Our state based partnerships are the backbone of MATES local impact. Across each region, we work closely partners to deliver tailored support where it's needed most. MATES offers three levels of industry partnership — Platinum, Gold, and Associate — each recognising the valuable contributions of organisations committed to supporting mental health and suicide prevention in the construction industry. Platinum Partners provide the highest level of support and engagement, playing a strategic role in shaping MATES’ impact across the state. Gold Partners offer significant backing and help drive awareness and participation on sites and across industry networks. Associate Partners support MATES’ mission through meaningful contributions that help extend our reach and deliver life-saving programs where they’re needed most.
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