Safety’s everything on-site.
We spot the hazards. We call out the risks. We step in before someone gets hurt.
But what about the stuff you can’t see? The cracks in your mate who’s gone quiet. The tension behind the smile. The bloke who’s not quite himself.
Mental health should be no different.
Ignoring it isn’t mateship. Brushing it off isn’t having someone’s back.
This session is for crews, units, and teams where toughness is worn like armour — but mental struggles are often overlooked, downplayed, or laughed off.
Drawing on nearly two decades as an Army psychologist, private practitioner, and speaker across defence, mining, agriculture, emergency services, and construction, Luke delivers a no-fluff, straight-talking guide to supporting a mate through the rough stuff.
No corporate fluff. No awkward role-plays. No lectures.
Just clear, practical tools that help you recognise when someone’s not OK — and do something about it that actually helps.
✔ Know What to Look For
Spot the early warning signs when a mate, co-worker, or crew member is off their game — and why gut instinct matters.
✔ Handle the Hard Conversations
Know what to say (and what not to say) when someone finally opens up — even if you weren’t ready for it.
✔ Listen Without Fixing
You don’t need to play therapist. You just need to show up, listen properly, and not make it worse.
✔ Protect Your Own Headspace
Helping doesn’t mean carrying. Know your limits, play your role, and don’t burn yourself out in the process.
✔ Know What to Do Next
When do you step in? When do you back off? When do you bring in backup? Learn how to act without overstepping.
✔ Straight-up delivery
✔ Relatable stories and examples (yep, maybe a war story or two)
✔ A few laughs — because mental health doesn’t have to be all doom and gloom
✔ Tools that actually work when the moment hits — on site, in the ute, at the pub, or at home