Kokoda 2026

Spots are already being snapped up! Two spots have already been secured, and if previous years are anything to go by, the rest won’t last long.
Date: 8 – 17 May 2026
Challenge yourself, walk in the footsteps of history, and make a real impact in the fight for better mental health and suicide prevention in our industry.
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MATES Kokoda 2024

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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.