WHSS Brisbane 26 Speakers
Chief Executive Officer / MATES Australia
Jorgen Gullestrup

Jorgen Gullestrup is the founding CEO of MATES and a leading voice in workplace suicide prevention. A qualified plumber with lived experience of suicide, he combines deep industry insight with academic expertise, holding a Master’s in Suicidology and currently completing a PhD on help-offering among men.

Jorgen is a LivingWorks ASIST and safeTALK trainer, and co-chairs the IASP Workplace Suicide Prevention Group. He is passionate about building strong, connected communities where mates look out for one another.

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Why Safety Professionals Can't Ignore the Mental Health Crisis in Construction
Wednesday 20 May 2026
1:40 pm - 2:20 pm
High Risk Safety Summit
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Jorgen Gullestrup
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