MATES QLD / NT

Our Impact

Workers Trained

MATES QLD/NT is making a real difference - delivering lifesaving training to thousands of workers across the country. From GAT to Connector and ASIST, we're building stronger, safer worksites where mates look out for each other and know how to get help when it’s needed most.

128,916

MATES Inducted

13,473

Connectors Trained

1,591

ASIST Trained

9,327

Cases Managed

Our Values

  • Proactive & Responsive

  • Supportive & Non-Judgemental

  • Committed & Dependable

  • Honest & Respectable

QLD / NT Events

QLD

Connector Brisbane Tuesday 23 June 2026

Spring Hill

22 June 2026

“A Connector is a MATE who can keep you safe while connecting you to help.”The role of a Connector is to connect people who are struggling to a suicide first a...

QLD

Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training (ASIST) Brisbane July 2026

Wilston

30 June 2026

ASIST Training equips individuals to become an ASIST worker. These workers can be compared to the first aid officer on site. ASIST workers will talk to a perso...

QLD

Respond Brisbane July 2026

Spring Hill

7 July 2026

Mates Respond Training is only available to people who have already become MATES Connectors and ASIST volunteers. A Respond Volunteer can provide guidance to ...

QLD

Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training (ASIST) Townsville 2026

Aitkenvale

13 July 2026

ASIST Training equips individuals to become an ASIST worker. These workers can be compared to the first aid officer on site. ASIST workers will talk to a perso...

QLD

Connector Mackay 14th July 2026

North Mackay

14 July 2026

“A Connector is a MATE who can keep you safe while connecting you to help.”The role of a Connector is to connect people who are struggling to a suicide first a...

NT

GAT Darwin 15th July 2026

Winnellie

14 July 2026

The MATES General Awareness Talk (GAT) is a 45 minute training session to inform workers of the prevalence of suicide and mental health in our industry and wha...

NT

Connector Darwin 15th July 2026

Winnellie

15 July 2026

“A Connector is a MATE who can keep you safe while connecting you to help.”The role of a Connector is to connect people who are struggling to a suicide first a...

NT

Building on 8 Years: MATES NT Industry Update

Darwin City

15 July 2026

Join us for a free networking event as we celebrate 8 years of MATES in Construction in the NT.Meet our new Field Officers, Georgia and Karl, connect with indu...

QLD / NT Partners

QLD / NT News

News

QLD / NT

Martin Medal Nominations

Recognition of individuals who go above and beyond to break the stigma around mental health, look out for their peers, and embody mates helping mates on site.

Accredited Site

QLD / NT

CONSOLIDATED POWER PROJECTS (HOPELAND PROJECT)

Located in Hopeland, just outside Chinchilla, the Ulinda Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) is a cutting-edge lithium battery storage facility under construction

Accredited Site

QLD / NT

Besix Watpac

Accreditation to Besix Watpac at the Woodford Juvenile Detention Centre.