Our Safety Advocates increase awareness about the importance of work health and safety, highlight the personal impacts that an injury can have on workers and their families and prompt discussion about work health and safety.
Safety Advocates
Our Safety Advocates
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Bill Martin
Bill Martin's son, Tim, died at 17 after he received an electric shock at work. Bill shares his story to inspire safety culture leadership.
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Debbie and Dan Kennedy
Debbie and Dan Kennedy's son Dale was working in a ceiling space when he died from an electric shock. Dale was only 20 and a young father.
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Garry Nichols
Garry Nichols was involved in a rural tractor roll-over incident which resulted in traumatic injuries, including the loss of his leg.
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Gavan McGuane
Gavan McGuane was blinded when he tripped and fell at work. He shares his story to prevent anyone else having to experience what he did.
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Jed Millen
Jed Millen's career as a rigger ended when a bridge deck collapsed and he fell five metres to the ground, permanently injuring his back.
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Jodie and Mario Cocco
Jodie and Mario Cocco's son Domenic suffered life-threatening injuries when he crashed a quad bike. He was not wearing a helmet.
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Julie and Don Sager
At the age of 25, Julie and Don Sager's son Adam died from mesothelioma (an asbestos related disease).
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Michael Garrels
Michael Garrels' son Jason was just 20 years old when he died at a construction site. He had only been working there for nine days.
Videos
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Forever young – Tim's story
Forever young (DVD available on request) highlights the impact of Tim Martin's death at 17 after he received an electric shock at work.
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I love you, Dad – The Dale Kennedy storyI love you, Dad shares a family’s heartbreak after their son Dale Kennedy’s preventable death while working in a school's ceiling space.
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Between a rock and a hard place – Garry's storyBetween a rock and a hard place shares Garry Nichols' story of a rural tractor roll-over incident. An ordinary work day changed his life.
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Changing focus – Gavan's storyChanging focus follows Gavan McGuane's story. He was blinded after a workplace incident where he tripped and fell onto a beer keg.
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Building bridges – Jed's storyBuilding bridges tells the story of Jed Millen, who experienced a career-ending and permanent back injury after a bridge deck collapse.
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Too fast, too soon – Domenic’s storyToo fast, too soon shares Domenic Cocco's story, who was just seven when he suffered life-threatening injuries after crashing his quad bike.
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Losing breath – The Adam Sager storyLosing breath tells the tragic story of Adam Sager who died with mesothelioma (an asbestos related disease) at the age of 25.
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Jason's storyJason’s story is a confronting look at the heartache of losing a son to a preventable workplace incident. Jason Garrels died at just 20.
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Her life in my hands – the Robyn Neilson storyHer life in my hands recounts Robyn Neilson’s experience as the first responder to her neighbour who suffered horrific injuries.