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A FREE Mental Health & Support program for ALL South Australians
working in the Building & Construction Industry

What is RISE?

 

RISE is a FREE program to support ALL people working within the Construction industry. 

If you work in South Australia’s building and construction industry, you have access to a free personal mentor/coach  who understands the industry and the realities of life within it.

RISE is about supporting you as a whole person, not just at work, but in every part of your life. Whether you’re navigating tough times, looking for balance, or simply needing someone who gets it, our Coaches are here to listen, guide and walk alongside you.

Woman, architect and tablet in leadership for meeting, construction or planning architecture at office. Portrait of happy female engineer with touchscreen for industrial team management at workplace.
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Support Areas

Key areas our coaches are equipped to support include:

Personal Wellbeing

Work and Personal Relationships

Business Owner Pressures

Apprentice Support

Burnout and Work-Life Balance

Women in Construction
(Specialised support)

Bullying and Harassment in the Workplace

First Nations People in the Workplace
(Specialised support)

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Starting out in construction was overwhelming. Having a RISE coach gave me someone to talk to who understood the pressures and helped me build confidence. It made me feel like I wasn’t alone.
John
JohnApprentice
Running a business comes with constant stress. My RISE Coach helped me step back, find balance and reminded me that looking after myself is just as important as looking after the company.
Paul
PaulEmployer
I didn’t realise how much the long hours were affecting me until I spoke with a Coach. RISE gave me tools to manage my wellbeing and keep my relationships strong both at home and at home.
Site Worker
Corporate Team Member "I thought RISE was just for tradies, but it’s for all of us. Having someone outside the business to talk to gave me clarity and support I didn’t know I needed.
Aimee
AimeeCorporate Team Member
Adjusting to life as an apprentice was tough. My coach encouraged me to stick with it and gave me practical advice that made the transition easier.
Mohammed
MohammedApprentice
I was burning out trying to juggle everything. RISE reminded me that asking for help is a strength, not a weakness. My Coach and wanted to give back to the industry helped me reset and refocus.
Jarrod
JarrodEmployer
The admin side of construction can be just as stressful as being on site. RISE gave me strategies to manage the pressure and reminded me that my wellbeing matters too.
Admin Staff Member
My husband runs a construction business & I work 2 days a week buried in paperwork on top of home duties. It was affecting my mental health. Talking to a RISE coach gave me perspective, support and ways to balance everything without feeling so alone.
Helen
HelenWife of Executive


The RISE program is an initiative of the Government of South Australia’s Office for Small and Family Business and the South Australian Small Business Strategy 2023 – 2030.