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.

123,309

MATES Inducted

12,649

Connectors Trained

1,473

ASIST Trained

8,672

Cases Managed

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

QLD / NT Events

QLD

Brisbane Respond 2025

Spring Hill

20 January 2025

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

Connector Gold Coast Friday 26th Sept 2025

Southport

25 September 2025

“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

Connector Brisbane Wed 15th October 2025

Spring Hill

14 October 2025

“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) - Rockhampton 2025

Rockhampton City

20 October 2025

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 Toowoomba 4th November 2025

Toowoomba City

3 November 2025

“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

Darwin Connector 7th October 2025

Winnellie

6 October 2025

“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

Respond Darwin October 14th 2025

Darwin

13 October 2025

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 / 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.