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7 September 2026
MATES' Fly the Flag Week is when we celebrate the work that our industry, Connector and ASIST volunteers do every day toward improving workplace mental health and preventing suicide.
It is an outward display to the broader community the priority that our industry places on improving mental health for workers, because suicide is a workplace safety issue.
This year, Fly the Flag will be celebrated from 7-11 September, 2026.
Register on the Fly the Flag website
Our training events equip workers with the skills to recognise warning signs of mental ill-health and suicide, and to take safe, practical steps to offer support. Through sessions like General Awareness Talks (GAT), Connector and ASIST, participants learn how to build a stronger, more connected workplace where help-seeking is normalised and stigma is reduced.
Hosting a MATES fundraising event is a powerful way to support suicide prevention and mental health in the construction industry. Whether it's a BBQ, fun run, raffle, or community challenge, these events raise vital funds while bringing people together to start conversations, reduce stigma, and show that we’re stronger together. Every dollar raised helps MATES deliver life-saving training and on-site support across worksites and industries.
