HEY – Are You OK?
Don’t be afraid to speak up. You’re not alone.
SGQ in conjunction with the MIC (Mates in Construction) held further Awareness sessions for suicide prevention on another two of our sites in May. The Bundy Boys took the opportunity to make it a combined breaky – throwing a couple of snags on the BBQ and having a sausage sizzle for breakfast.
One of the sessions were held on the Coral Cove site and the other at our Hervey Bay Doolong Road site. Both sites were well attended, with participation by SGQ staff, sub-contracting personnel and other client representatives. The feedback from both SGQ attendees and MIC Presenters was positive, and the message taken from the presentation is valuable to all involved.
It is an important factor to consider on our sites and in our industry – “The Black Dog” – Keep an eye on your work mates, check in on them frequently, ask “Are you OK”. SGQ maintain Employee Assistance Services to all Employees.
For further support the below
Mental health support
- 1300 MH CALL (1300 642 255) is a confidential mental health telephone triage service for Queenslanders that provides the first point of contact to public mental health services
- Lifeline: 13 11 14
- Beyondblue: 1300 224 636
- Workers’ Psychological Support Service: 1800 370 732 or info@wpss.org.au. Queenslanders experiencing a work related psychological injury can access support from a social worker.
- Connect (Domestic Violence) 07 3156 2323 www.dvconnect.org
Financial hardship
- The Salvation Army Australia Emergency Relief: 1300 371 288
