Support services

Need urgent help? The following are some of the services available to help. Visit the links below, or call WorkCover Queensland on 1300 362 128 for more information.

Please also see information on some of the services available to help.

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.

Financial hardship

• Centrelink
• Your superannuation fund
• The Salvation Army Australia Emergency Relief: 1300 371 288

Victim of crime

If you are a victim of a violent crime, there are support services including possible financial support available to you. Information in relation to available support can be found through Victim Assist Queensland.

MATES in Construction

MATES in Construction is an initiative of Building Employees Redundancy Trust (BERT) and other key players in the Queensland construction industry. It is based on best practice principles and expert advice relating to suicide prevention.

MATES in Construction was established to identify workers who display early warning signs of a suicidal attempt, connect them with appropriate support and contribute to a more resilient and healthier industry. It has been successful in gathering support from the broader construction industry that suicide is an issue that can be addressed on construction sites across Queensland.

Visit MATES in Construction for more information.