Our Industry Partners
Partnering with MATES shows a genuine commitment to suicide prevention and mental health in energy by equipping workers and businesses with tools for lasting well-being. It builds safer, more supportive sites and fosters a culture that values people, engagement, and long-term industry health.
Founding Partners
MATES in Construction was established in 2008 through the leadership of key industry partners committed to tackling the high rate of suicide in the construction industry. Our founding partners include BERT (Building Employees Redundancy Trust) as the Queensland Foundation Partner, BIRST (Building Industry Redundancy Scheme Trust) as the South Australian Founding Partner, and ReddiFund as the Founding Partner in Western Australia. Together, they laid the groundwork for an industry-owned, evidence-based approach to mental health and suicide prevention
Powerlink is a leading Australian provider of high voltage electricity transmission network services, combining innovation with insight to deliver safe, cost effective and reliable solutions.
We are a Government Owned Corporation that owns, develops, operates and maintains the high voltage electricity transmission network in Queensland. Our network extends 1,700 kilometres (km) from Cairns to the New South Wales border, and comprises 15,449 circuit km of transmission lines and 152 substations.
Energy Queensland is Australia’s largest, wholly government-owned electricity company.
We service customers and communities through our distribution businesses Energex and Ergon Energy Network, our regional Queensland retailer Ergon Energy Retail, and our integrated energy solutions provider Yurika.
With more than 9,300 employees, we energise Queensland communities right across the state and, through Yurika’s services, increasingly to a growing national footprint.
The ETU is a union of more than 60,000 electricians, apprentices and electrical workers around Australia. We campaign to raise wages, improve conditions, secure safety and improve life for all Australians.
For over 100 years we have delivered for our members and used our collective strength to achieve industrial, political and social results. The work we continue to do will leave a strong legacy for future generations of working people and the broader Australian community.
Brand Partners
MATES is proud to partner with leading brands TRu Brands as well as the Reece Group, to raise awareness and support mental health and suicide prevention in the workplace. These valued partnerships help amplify our message through co-branded products, national campaigns, and industry engagement. By aligning with trusted names in PPE and trade, our brand partners play a vital role in breaking down stigma and promoting help seeking across worksites and supply chains
National Industry Partners
MATES in Construction is supported by a strong network of national partners who share our commitment to improving mental health and preventing suicide across high-risk industries. These organisations play a critical role in enabling the delivery of our programs, expanding our reach, and strengthening our impact. Through financial support, industry leadership, and shared purpose, our national partners help ensure that every worker has access to support, no matter where they are.
