MATES – 2026 Annual SA Lunch

Over 700 people filled Adelaide Oval at this year’s Mates SA Annual Lunch.

The event was a powerful reflection of an industry continuing to stand up for mental health, suicide prevention and the importance of looking out for one another. MATES continues to deliver life-saving training, early intervention and on-site support across SA’s construction and allied industries and Kennett is proud to support their work.

The guest speakers at the 2026 event included:

• Brooke McIntosh: Keynote speaker, described as Australia’s top mental fitness speaker.
• The Hon. Joe Szakacs MP: South Australian Minister for Infrastructure and Transport.
• Various Industry Voices: Additional speakers and voices from the construction sector who shared firsthand insights