MATES Western 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.

64,213

MATES Inducted

5,740

Connectors Trained

775

ASIST Trained

3,493

Cases Managed

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

WA Events

WA

Open Connector February 2026

Balcatta

26 February 2026

Join over 30,000 People from the Construction industry who have taken part in this training Australia wide.What is a Connector? In short - “A Connector is a M...

WA

Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training (ASIST) - March 2026 Perth

Balcatta

5 March 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 ...

WA

Open Connector April 2026

Balcatta

24 April 2026

Join over 30,000 People from the Construction industry who have taken part in this training Australia wide.What is a Connector? In short - “A Connector is a M...

WA

Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training (ASIST) - May 2026 Perth

Balcatta

13 May 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 ...

WA

Open Connector June 2026

Balcatta

17 June 2026

Join over 30,000 People from the Construction industry who have taken part in this training Australia wide.What is a Connector? In short - “A Connector is a M...

WA

Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training (ASIST) - July 2026 Perth

Balcatta

28 July 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 ...

WA

Open Connector August 2026

Balcatta

14 August 2026

Join over 30,000 People from the Construction industry who have taken part in this training Australia wide.What is a Connector? In short - “A Connector is a M...

WA

Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training (ASIST) - September 2026 Perth

Balcatta

24 September 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 ...

WA

Open Connector October 2026

Balcatta

9 October 2026

Join over 30,000 People from the Construction industry who have taken part in this training Australia wide.What is a Connector? In short - “A Connector is a M...

WA Partners

WA News

News

WA

WA Man to Ski Solo Across Frozen Greenland in Support of Suicide Prevention

In March 2026, Perth local Marcus Arnold will attempt a 30 day, 400km solo crossing around Greenland’s Milne Island.