MATES South Australia
Our Impact
Workers Trained
MATES in Construction SA is making a real difference — delivering lifesaving training to thousands of workers across South Australia. From GAT to Connector, ASIST, and Respond, we’re supporting worksites and offices across the state to build safer, stronger, and more connected teams.
Our training helps workers look out for each other and know how to get help when it’s needed most — creating a culture of care, trust, and mental wellbeing right across South Australia’s construction industry.
45,500
MATES Inducted
4,163
Connectors Trained
996
ASIST Trained
1,799
Cases Managed
It's Tough to Talk
The construction industry continues to face some of the highest rates of suicide in Australia — but together, we can change that.
When we understand the warning signs, reach out, and connect our mates to mental health support, we help build a stronger, safer industry across South Australia.
It’s not always easy — sometimes, it’s tough to talk.
In this video series, workers from across South Australia’s construction industry share real stories of courage, connection, and support — reminding us that starting the conversation can save a life.
SA Events
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Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training (ASIST) Adelaide June 2026
Unley
23 June 2026
Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training (ASIST) is a two-day interactive workshop in suicide first-aid that teaches you how to recognise when someone may ...
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SafeTALK Suicide Alert Workshop Barossa June 2026
Nuriootpa
29 June 2026
MATES SA is pleased to offer a FREE internationally certified and recognised suicide prevention workshop for the Barossa community.SafeTALK is a 4-hour worksho...
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Connector Adelaide Wednesday 8 July 2026
Albert Park
7 July 2026
The MATES in Construction Connector Training is a 3.5 - 4-hour interactive workshop that teaches you how to keep someone in crisis safe while at the same time ...
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SA News
News
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2026 National Suicide Prevention Australia Conference
Insights from the National Suicide Prevention Australia Conference (27–30 April), highlighting the role of workplaces, connection and early intervention in mental health and suicide prevention and how MATES in Construction SA is supporting industry change.News
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Fly the Flag Week 2025: South Australia Stands Together for Mental Health in Construction
During Fly the Flag Week 2025, more than 111,000 workers across 915 sites proudly flew the MATES flag, turning construction red, white and black in a powerful show of unity for mental health and suicide prevention across Australia. In South Australia, worksites from Adelaide to regional communities joined the movement, raising the MATES flag high as part of a national initiative that shines a light on the importance of mental health support, connection and care in the construction industry.News
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