With 21% of workers in the construction industry shown to have had a mental health condition and the rate of suicide being twice that of other people in Australia, looking after employee mental health is a priority for the Australian Constructors Association.

Our members are tackling the issue head on by:

  • promoting a common language in mental health, mental illness and suicide
  • using tool box talks to encourage conversations around mental health
  • introducing mental health first aid courses
  • initiating a ‘sleep fit’ program to look at the effect of sleep on mental health
  • providing managers with training to deal with mental illnesses and provide initial response and support to workers.

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