Speakers

 Joel leads a team of passionate individuals who are on a mission to address the fact that a construction worker commits suicide every 2 days. Of those who committed suicide 93% did not seek help or know where to find it. Foremind aims to make access to mental health support simple for workers, providing resources and access to clinicians as easy as clicking a button. Joels experience comes from first hand experience with mental health in the construction and engineering industry, he now applies his skillset to utilise technology to support creating a suicide free industry. 

Statement: 

Diversity & equality are critical factors in creating a positive company culture. It can't rest on a few individuals shoulders to create, everyone is responsible for fostering this environment. 

Mental Health in Construction Ambassador Statement: Mental Health remains as one of the biggest challenges in the construction industry, particularly as we continue to experience a shortage of workers. Built from lived experience, Foremind strives to eliminate stigmas associated with reaching out for help and provide workers with accessible mental health support within 24 hours to ensure everyone can thrive at work.