07/08/2025
This one hits close to home.
I’ve seen firsthand how tough this industry can be. Not just on the body, but on the mind too. The pressure to stay strong, to push through, to keep quiet… it’s real. But here’s the truth: you don’t have to carry it all alone.
If you’re struggling, please know that speaking up doesn’t make you weak. It makes you bloody brave. 💛
Lifeline has put together a great resource for tradies this month – I really encourage you to check it out: ll.org.au/tradie-wellbeing
This Tradies National Health Month, we’re reminding tradies: your mental health matters.
Trade and construction work can take a toll - physically and mentally. On average, every second day, a construction worker dies by su***de. Yet many still feel pressure to ‘tough it out’, with almost 1 in 5 tradies fearing they’ll be seen as “soft” for speaking up.
Struggling in silence doesn’t make you stronger. Speaking up does. If you're doing it tough, help is available - and it’s okay to ask for it.
Visit our new Tradie Support Guide for simple tools and strategies to support your wellbeing: ll.org.au/tradie-wellbeing