Industree Group Partners with R U OK? to Promote Meaningful Conversations.
Industree Group, a leading designer and manufacturer of innovative personal protective equipment (PPE), is proud to announce a new partnership with R U OK? a prominent suicide prevention charity that encourages people to meaningfully connect and lend support to the people in their world. This collaboration marks a significant step towards fosterig supportive and healthy workplace culture for Industree Group and, in turn, individuals and organisations that Industree Group come in contact with.
The partnership will see Industree Group actively participate in R U OK?Day, engage in fundraising activities and implement the free R U OK? at Work resources across its operations, and with clients and partners nationally. The goal is to drive open conversations and develop a culture where everyone feels safe, supported, and encouraged.
As a leading developer of PPE, Industree Group has designed a co-branded range of high-quality Safety Gloves, Safety Glasses, Respirators and Hi-Vis Vests with R U OK? to support and advocate for regular meaningful conversations in the workplace. Industree Group has committed to contribute a percentage of the sales of all Industree Group R U OK? products.
Jon Fleming, CEO of Industree Group, expressed his enthusiasm for the partnership, stating, "We are thrilled to partner with R U OK? and support their vision of a world where we are all connected and are protected from suicide. This partnership reflects our commitment to not only our team's physical safety but also their mental and emotional well-being."
“At Industree Group, we believe that a safe and supportive workplace is crucial to the wellbeing of our employees.”
Industree Group CEO, Mr Jon Fleming.
He added, "By integrating the R U OK? at Work resources into our everyday operations, we aim to create an environment where our employees feel comfortable asking a colleague how they’re really going and confident in signposting them to help when needed. This initiative is an extension of our core values, emphasising care, support, and community."
R U OK? Major Partners ensure the suicide prevention charity can broaden its reach and impact.
"We welcome the support of Industree Group as a major partner” says Katherine Newton, CEO of R U OK? “Their proactive approach to mental health and well-being sets a positive example in the industry."
“Together, we can make a real difference in the lives of their employees and the broader community by fostering culture of care and support.”
R U OK? CEO, Ms Katherine Newton.
The partnership will kick off with a series of events leading up to R U OK? Day on Thursday 12 September 2024, including mental health training sessions. Industree Group employees will also participate in year-round awareness, sharing their stories and experiences to help normalise meaningful conversations any day of the year.