The world we live in today would not be possible without the use of transport. Millions of people depend on trucks, couriers, planes, trains, busses, and boats to get from place to place and to deliver and receive goods, products, and raw materials. The transport industry also ensures that regional and rural communities remain connected, allowing these communities to thrive. The transport industry employs over half a million people in Australia, making it one of the largest employment sectors, and vital to Australia’s economy.
People deserve to feel safe, healthy and supported at work. Many states now require employers to identify and manage workplace factors that could harm employees’ mental health (psychosocial risks). This includes risk from job demands, work pressure, workplace culture, and harassment. The transport industry is consistently cited as one of the worst for psychological health. Studies continue to show significantly higher risk of suicide in transport than the rest of the population. Steering Healthy Minds is a preventative intervention, seeking to reduce psychological injury and rate of suicide in this vital industry.
