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.

126,728

MATES Inducted

13,180

Connectors Trained

1,561

ASIST Trained

9,078

Cases Managed

"Construction workers are nine times more likely to die from suicide than an accident at work."

QLD / NT Events

QLD

Connector Brisbane Wednesday 18th March 2026

Spring Hill

17 March 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...

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QLD

Supervisor 25th March 2026

Spring Hill

24 March 2026

This training is aimed at Supervisors, Leading Hands, Coordinators, Mangers or anyone in a leadership role.Supervisors Training - Creating a Mentally Healthier...

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QLD

Connector Brisbane Wednesday 22nd April 2026

Spring Hill

21 April 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...

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QLD

Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training (ASIST) Southport 2026

Southport

27 April 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...

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QLD

Respond Brisbane May 2026

Spring Hill

5 May 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 ...

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Darwin June 2026 ASIST

Tiwi

1 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...

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QLD / NT Partners

QLD / NT News

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.

Events

QLD / NT

Kokoda 2026

The Kokoda Track stretches 96 kilometres through what is arguably some of the most rugged and wild jungle in the world. This track holds an extremely important place in Australia’s history. In its 7th year, you can be part of raising much needed funds and be part of saving lives in your industry.