Building a Healthier WA Construction Workforce
Construction workers are at significant mental health risk compared to workers in other industries. The construction industry is primarily comprised of small businesses who employ a small number of workers who may not have access to support services in this area.
CTF has partnered with providers to deliver mental health awareness, support, suicide awareness and prevention services to assist the WA construction workforce and create a healthier and more sustainable construction industry.
There are four categories of support available that aim to give workers and businesses the skills needed for mental health awareness, prevention and risk management. Programs can be accessed directly with the providers and are free of charge to all eligible employers, construction workers and apprentices in Western Australia.
Suicide Awareness and Prevention Training
Training available from MATES in Construction WA to build suicide understanding and awareness as well as the factors that can contribute to mental health challenges.
Trainees can learn about strategies on how to identify signs of suicidality as well as learn suicide prevention strategies and access to support services.
Mental Health Awareness, Wellbeing and First Aid
Training available from MATES in Construction WA to improve mental health awareness, wellbeing and mental health first aid training among the construction workforce.
This training also includes training in mental health first aid for construction workers to be first responders to co-workers experiencing adverse and mental health challenges.
Psychosocial Risk and Management Training
Training delivered by Australian Psychological Services that focuses on identifying and managing psychosocial risks in the workplace.
The training addresses workplace requirements for safe and effective workplace cultures and behaviours, including legal obligations to protect workers and provide a mentally healthy workplace.
Financial Literacy and Wellness Training
Training delivered by Access Wellbeing Services that focuses on financial literacy for construction workers and their financial wellness.
The training identifies what positive and healthy financial wellbeing looks like and strategies for how to achieve it, mitigate financial risk and manage finances throughout their career.
If you have questions about the mental health support services available to you or your staff, please contact CTF using the form below.
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