Fly the Flag Week

MATES Fly the Flag

08-12 Sep 2025

MATES' Fly the Flag Day is when we celebrate our Connectors, ASIST workers and volunteers in our industry. It is an outward display to the broader community the important work our industry does every day toward improving mental health and preventing suicide.

Recent Articles

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Peer-reviewed article backs MATES suicide prevention model

A newly published peer-reviewed article reinforces the MATES in Construction workplace suicide prevention model, recognising its industry-led approach to building a visible “network of safety” on worksites.

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Workplace Health and Safety Show

Jørgen Gullestrup, CEO of MATES Australia, will be speaking at the Workplace Health and Safety Show on 25–26 March.

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Peer Connection and Industry Ownership

New research published in the American Journal of Industrial Medicine confirms MATES in Construction as a world leader in workplace suicide prevention—proving that trust, relatability, and industry ownership are key to saving lives in our industry.