Bluehats Suicide Prevention

Those working in the construction industry are over 50% more likely to take their own lives. Male construction workers aged 15-24 are more than twice as likely to take their own lives, compared with the general population. Suicide in our industry is a major issue which requires an industry-lead solution.

First launched in October 2018, Bluehats was designed by industry, for industry as a peer-to-peer support network providing education, training and support to workers on a site-by-site basis.

Our Bluehats program is supported by our program partner Cbus Super. This support ensures that the Bluehats program has all the resources required to deliver a better program than ever before.

Bluehats Program

Bluehats is delivered on a site-by-site basis.

STEP 1: General Awareness Session (GAS)

A one-hour mental health and suicide prevention General Awareness Session given to all workers. This can now be delivered on site or at the Incolink Office in Carlton. Following this session, workers can volunteer to continue their Bluehats training.

STEP 2: Bluehats Training

Workers who have expressed interest to become a Bluehat for their site will continue through the program.

Bluehats Training is delivered in 3 parts:

• 15-30mins 1 on 1 induction session with an Incolink Mental Health Educator
• 90 minutes self-directed study of START program by LivingWorks.
• A full day Bluehats training session at the Incolink Office in Carlton

STEP 3: Bluehats Onsite

Bluehats are onsite ready to support their workforce.

Bring Bluehats to your site

To find out more and bring Bluehats to your site, use our online form or email [email protected].