OzHelp
OzHelp Tasmania’s aim is to enhance the resilience of apprentices, workers and managers in the Tasmanian construction and building industry.
Whilst still undertaking its primary role of suicide prevention and social capacity building within the building and construction industry OzHelp Tasmania has broadened its scope due to the success of the program and requests for training and support from other industries and workplaces recognising that overall workplace mental health and wellbeing was not being fully addressed.
Background
OzHelp Key Outcomes
OzHelp Tasmania was established, as a not-for-profit foundation, in 2007 with the aim of enhancing the resilience of apprentices and workers in the Tasmanian construction and building industry and of strengthening the support roles of industry leaders. The organisation’s approach was based on a successful program developed in Canberra and supported the vision of resilient and supported workforces where suicide is not an option.
In 2020 OzHelp Tasmania merged with and now operates as a program of Lifeline Tasmania. Under Lifeline Tasmania, the OzHelp Tasmania program continues to deliver its services to a wide range of Tasmanian workplaces; maintaining its particular connection to the building and construction industry.
Providing managers with the practical skills to help look after their employees.
Providing employees with an introduction to mental health to enable them to look after themselves and others.
Providing practical skills for young apprentices and trainees to develop resilience and coping skills.
Provide support services to assist all employees manage difficulties in both their personally and professionally.