# MATESinConstruction

- **Website:** <https://mates.org.au>
- **Primary alias:** `mates.org.au`

## Description

MATES is a pioneering not-for-profit charity established in 2008, dedicated to suicide prevention and support within Australia’s Construction, Mining, Energy, and Manufacturing industries. Rooted in research and industry collaboration, MATES focuses on creating a supportive culture among workers through community development programs, case management, and a 24/7 helpline staffed by qualified counselors. The MATES Program empowers workers with essential training to recognize signs of distress in colleagues and connect them with appropriate resources. As an industry-backed initiative, MATES has expanded its reach internationally, including a successful launch in New Zealand. With a focus on safety, awareness, and responsiveness, MATES has trained over 366,000 workers and established a network of volunteers skilled in providing immediate assistance. Their ongoing commitment to research ensures the effectiveness of their approach while fostering mental well-being across the industry. MATES stands as a vital resource for workers in need, advocating for a culture that prioritizes mental health and reduces the stigma surrounding it.

## Industries

- 🏭 Heavy Industry and Engineering
- 📊 Business and Consumer Services
- 📊 Business Services _(under Business and Consumer Services)_
- 🏭 Waste Water and Environmental _(under Heavy Industry and Engineering)_
- 🏭 Construction and Maintenance _(under Heavy Industry and Engineering)_

## Links

- [twitter](https://twitter.com/MATESConstruct)
- [facebook](https://facebook.com/matesinconstruction)
- [instagram](https://instagram.com/matesinconstruction)
- [linkedin](https://linkedin.com/company/mates-in-construction)

## Logos & icons

- icon _(primary)_ — JPEG — [download](https://cdn.brandfetch.io/ideGqIvIxv/w/1000/h/1000/theme/dark/icon.jpeg?c=1bxid64Mup7aczewSAYMX&t=1787641545514)

## Colors

| Name | Hex | Theme |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Cinnabar | #ed3a3d | accent |
| Hawaiian Tan | #944d19 | dark |
| Picton Blue | #5aaae6 | light |

## Fonts

- Herokid — asset _(custom)_
- HeroKid — asset _(custom)_

## Imagery

- banner _(primary)_ — JPEG — [download](https://cdn.brandfetch.io/ideGqIvIxv/w/1500/h/500/idVJeAfibc.jpeg?c=1bxid64Mup7aczewSAYMX&t=1787641545695)

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