MATES in Construction is leading the rollout of the Blueprint for Better Mental Health & Suicide Prevention — a national, industry-endorsed program making construction worksites safer and more supportive.
WHAT IS BLUEPRINT?
The Blueprint is a industry-backed framework that provides the tools to manage psychosocial safety, protect your people, and create safer workplaces. The Blueprint is free to implement, with no cost to your organisation.
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Manage psychosocial safety with clear, practical steps
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Protect your people by addressing risks before they cause harm
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Create safer workplaces where workers feel supported and valued
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Meet organisational obligations around psychosocial hazards and codes of practice
While MATES is already strong in supporting workers directly through on-site training, the Blueprint helps organisations take action—identifying and managing psychosocial risks, meeting their obligations, and improving workplace culture.
MATES provides expert guidance throughout the process, making it clear, structured, and achievable while ensuring meaningful outcomes for your organisation and your workforce.
BLUEPRINT IS BUILT ON FIVE KEY PILLARS
The Blueprint is built on five key pillars that together create a practical, comprehensive approach to mentally healthy workplaces.
Each pillar strengthens and adds value to the next, forming an interconnected framework that drives meaningful outcomes.
PROMOTE
WORK’S POSITIVE IMPACT ON MENTAL HEALTH
REDUCE
HARMFUL IMPACTS OF WORK
PROVIDE
MENTAL HEALTH & SUICIDE PREVENTION LITERACY
FACILITATE
EARLY INTERVENTION & TREATMENT
PROVIDE
RETURN-TO-WORK & ONGOING SUPPORT
WHY YOUR BUSINESS SHOULD COMMIT TO THE BLUEPRINT
Lead positive change in the construction industry
Identify and manage psychosocial risks and hazards in your workplace
Identify and manage psychosocial risks and hazards in your workplace
Protect your workforce by creating safer, healthier, more supportive environments
Reduce the impact of mental health issues on productivity, safety, and staff retention
The Blueprint is free to implement, with no cost to your organisation.
“The Blueprint gave us clarity on psychosocial risks and simple steps to protect our people. It’s made a real difference to how our team feels supported.”