Queensland, Northern Territory CEO - Nick Thompson joined MATES in 2019, working with the building and construction industry to operationalise the Blueprint for Better Mental Health & Suicide Prevention. Nickcommenced as QLD-NT CEO in 2023.

With Post Graduate Qualifications in Social Work, Men’s Behavior Change and Mental Health: Trauma & Recovery, Nick brings over 18 years’ experience in the not-for-profit sector both in leadership and direct practice roles. He is currently undertaking a PhD in postvention and critical incident response needs for construction workers at the University of Queensland.

From working with First Nation’s Communities in the Northern Territory, to Managing Domestic & Family Violence Programs for Relationship Australia Queensland; Nick brings significant leadership experience to MATES from his time as the Chief Executive Officer of the Aboriginal Family Legal Service, Southern Queensland. Nick is on the Board of the Domestic Violence Action Centre, Postvention Australia and MATES NSW. 

The son of an electrician, Nick is passionate about making sure that workers voice, and the evidenced knowledge of Blue-Collar Workers and their experience of workplace mental health, is a strong part of MATES operational and strategic plans.