MATES in Construction Western Australia has been provided with more than $520,000 in grants from the WA Government through Lotterywest and the Mental Health Commission.
Two grants from Lotterywest’s COVID-19 relief package, totalling $231,467, will assist MATES to address the financial impact of cancelled events during the COVID-19 pandemic and help support mental health and suicide prevention for construction workers and their families.
Furthermore, the Mental Health Commission has provided MATES with a grant of $288,559 for two full-time Case Manager positions until the end of the next year (2021).
The Case Managers assist the implementation of the MATES Case Management service, which provides support and assistance to workers and their families in the building and construction industry, including at fly-in fly-out sites across WA, that have been affected by suicide.
In addition, the Case Managers develop individualised mental health support plans and facilitate suicide prevention training.
MATES WA operate a 24/7 support line on 1300 642 111. Call Lifeline on 13 11 14 in a crisis situation or Beyond Blue on 1300 224 636 for free counselling.
Source: WA Government