Over 2014, 2015 and 2016 almost 100 trekkers have crossed the Kokoda Track and raised over $500,000 for MATES In Construction   and it is happening again in 2017…     Test your will, honor our diggers, rub shoulders with locals and raise much needed funds to support your work mates on the MATES In Construction Kokoda Challenge. “Construction workers are six times more likely to die by suicide than through a workplace accident.”   Join the trek over Suicide Prevention Awareness Day in September 2016 to set off across the Kokoda track, paying respect to the war hero’s who selflessly defended our homeland and raising funds for the construction industry suicide education charity, MATES In Construction.  “Sadly apprentices in construction are two and a half times more likely to suicide than other young men their age.” The unique solution developed by MIC is to train … Continue reading MIC Kokoda Challenge