John is married to Linda and they have five children and 7 grandchildren. He has been with MATES in Construction Queensland since 2008 and helped develop the national award winning “Mates in Construction” program in suicide prevention. John strongly believes that suicide is a preventable problem particularly if we can get Mates helping Mates. John holds a Master’s in leadership, Bachelor of Education as well as undertaking considerable post graduate study in organisational psychology, theology, biblical anthropology and suicidology.

Nick is the Manager of Industry Engagement and Client Support with Mates in Construction QLD & NT. Nick has been working with companies to implement the Blueprint since June 2019. Nick holds a Masters in Social Work and Graduate Certificate in Facilitating Men’s Behavior Change. Prior to MATES Nick Managed Domestic and Family Violence Contracts with Relationships Australia Queensland.