MATES South Australia
Our Impact
Workers Trained
MATES 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.
39,337
MATES Inducted
3,961
Connectors Trained
860
ASIST Trained
1,670
Cases Managed
"For every life lost to suicide, the impact is felt by up to 135 people"
SA Events
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MATES Two Day Applied Suicide Intervention Skills (ASIST) - September 2025 Adelaide
Kent Town
23 September 2025
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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MATES in Construction - Connector Training September 2025
Albert Park
25 September 2025
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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Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training (ASIST) Country SA PHN Barossa
Nuriootpa
13 October 2025
MATES In Construction SA and Country SA PHN have partnered together to offer free suicide prevention training within the Barossa Community. Applied Suicide Int...
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Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training (ASIST) Country SA PHN Barossa
Nuriootpa
4 November 2025
MATES In Construction SA and Country SA PHN have partnered together to offer free suicide prevention training within the Barossa Community.Applied Suicide Inte...
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MATES in Construction - Connector Training November 2025
Unley
11 November 2025
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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Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training (ASIST) Country SA PHN Mount Gambier November 2025
Mount Gambier
17 November 2025
MATES In Construction SA and Country SA PHN have partnered together to offer free suicide prevention training within the Mount Gambier and Limestone Coast, Sou...
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MATES Two Day Applied Suicide Intervention Skills (ASIST) - December 2025 Adelaide
Kent Town
7 December 2025
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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SA News
News
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SA leads rollout of Blueprint for better mental health in construction.
MATES South Australia is proud to lead the implementation of the Blueprint for Better Mental Health & Suicide Prevention — a national, industry-endorsed program designed to help construction companies create psychologically safe, supportive, and resilient workplaces.Events
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MATES SA 2025 Annual Fundraising Lunch
This year's MATES SA Annual Fundraising Lunch, held at the iconic Adelaide Oval on Friday, 2 May 2025, was our biggest yet — drawing over 480 attendees and showcasing the strength of our community's commitment to mental health and suicide prevention.News
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