Building Strong Foundations:

What needs to change?
Be part of the urgent conversation about suicide in the construction industry.

Thank you for taking the time to complete this survey.

Your feedback will help shape future initiatives and support for the industry.

Some of the questions explore mental health and suicide. If you're not feeling in the right headspace today, it's okay to come back and complete the survey at another time.

If you choose to continue, please consider completing the survey at a time when you have support available if you need it.
If it brings up any unexpected thoughts and feelings for you, support numbers are at the end.

Thank you for helping us create a safer, healthier future for everyone working in the industry.

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1. A bit about yourself... (Required.)

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2. What are the main mental health challenges you face at work?

(For example: stress, long hours, money worries, being away from home) (Required.)

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3. What do you think would help stop suicides in the industry?

Please share your ideas... (Required.)

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4. Have you ever had a conversation with a workmate who was thinking about suicide? (Required.)

Yes

If yes, what helped in that situation? What didn't?

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5. How confident do you fell about having a conversation with a workmate about their suicidal thoughts?

Not at all confident

Depends on the relationship

Very confident

Clear

i We adjusted the number you entered based on the slider’s scale.

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6. Have you ever had thoughts about suicide? (Required.)

Yes - in the last 12 months

Yes - more than 12 months ago

Prefer not to say

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7. When would you reach out for help? Where is 'the line'?

When you start to notice your coping strategies aren't working

When others notice you’re not coping

When you notice you're no longer enjoying life

When you start to have suicidal thoughts

When the suicidal thoughts become too much

When you start making a plan

Other

(Optional) Explain why....

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8. What changes would you like to see in the industry?

(Tick as many as you like) (Required.)

Better flexibility with the long working hours requirements of the job

More job security (steady work, longer contracts)

Change the “harden up” culture — more open talk about struggles

People asking for help earlier, without shame or worry

More control over my work

Less pressure around drinking and/or drugs from peers and others

Less pressure around gambling from peers and others

More support to stay physically healthy and strong

More people on site talking about mental health on a regular basis

Leaders and managers trained in the basics of mental health

Help with understanding money and financial stress

Other (please specify)

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9. A real story (optional)
Can you share a story that may really help someone is a similar situation?

If you would like someone to contact you and record your story, please send us an email or call the Trade Talk number below.
Please do not use real names or places.
We may use these stories in reports, newsletters, or forums.

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10. Prize Draw (optional)
This survey is anonymous. However, if you would like to enter the draw to win a $100 fuel voucher with a $50 St Albi voucher, please fill out your details below.
Your email will only be used for the prize draw and will not be linked to your survey responses

Thank you for your time. Your input can help save lives in the construction and allied trade industry.

Trade Talk is free and confidential counselling service for tradespeople, in person or over the phone.

Call 1300 003 313, Mon-Fri 9am to 5pm to book an appointment.

Talk to someone - whatever challenge you are facing.

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For crisis support call Lifeline on 13 11 14 anytime

Building Strong Foundations:What needs to change? Be part of the urgent conversation about suicide in the construction industry.

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* 1. A bit about yourself... (Required.)

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* 2. What are the main mental health challenges you face at work?(For example: stress, long hours, money worries, being away from home) (Required.)

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* 3. What do you think would help stop suicides in the industry?Please share your ideas... (Required.)

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* 4. Have you ever had a conversation with a workmate who was thinking about suicide? (Required.)

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* 5. How confident do you fell about having a conversation with a workmate about their suicidal thoughts?

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* 6. Have you ever had thoughts about suicide? (Required.)

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* 7. When would you reach out for help? Where is 'the line'?

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* 8. What changes would you like to see in the industry?(Tick as many as you like) (Required.)

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* 10. Prize Draw (optional)This survey is anonymous. However, if you would like to enter the draw to win a $100 fuel voucher with a $50 St Albi voucher, please fill out your details below. Your email will only be used for the prize draw and will not be linked to your survey responses

Building Strong Foundations:

What needs to change?
Be part of the urgent conversation about suicide in the construction industry.

1. A bit about yourself... (Required.)

2. What are the main mental health challenges you face at work?

(For example: stress, long hours, money worries, being away from home) (Required.)

3. What do you think would help stop suicides in the industry?

Please share your ideas... (Required.)

4. Have you ever had a conversation with a workmate who was thinking about suicide? (Required.)

5. How confident do you fell about having a conversation with a workmate about their suicidal thoughts?

6. Have you ever had thoughts about suicide? (Required.)

7. When would you reach out for help? Where is 'the line'?

8. What changes would you like to see in the industry?

(Tick as many as you like) (Required.)

10. Prize Draw (optional)
This survey is anonymous. However, if you would like to enter the draw to win a $100 fuel voucher with a $50 St Albi voucher, please fill out your details below.
Your email will only be used for the prize draw and will not be linked to your survey responses