ABC News (Australia) published this video item, entitled “Mental health crisis among tradies prompts calls for ACT government to increase funding | ABC News” – below is their description.
The Australian construction industry may be booming, but it’s also facing a mental health crisis.
Data shows construction workers are 70 per cent more likely to die by suicide than employees in other industries.
To tackle these grim statistics, Master Builders ACT is calling for funding so mental health training can be rolled out to all Canberra apprentices.
ABC News (Australia) YouTube Channel
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