0%
Of all mental health claims are made by transport workers
0%
Of people with mental health illness do not access treatment
0%
Of truck drivers experience mental health issues
Our Transport Industry
The Australian transport industry employs over half a million people across four major sectors:
- transport and logistics
- maritime
- aviation
- rail
There are also numerous other smaller sectors contributing to Australia’s network of transport operators and workers.
Factors That Can Affect Mental Health of People Working in or Associated with the Transport Industry.
These can include long hours/shifts, work pressure, job insecurity, work place conflict, traumatic events, workplace bullying and violence. Workers may experience physical, psychological and behavioural symptoms that can significantly impact workers and their work.
If left untreated, poor mental health can have a number of significant effects:
- Drop in work performance
- Depression, anxiety and sleeping difficulties
- Personal stress
- Reduction in personal physical wellbeing
- Family or financial stress
- Drug, alcohol or gambling problems
- Suicide or self-harm
