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Construction Matters

Construction Matters

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Construction Matters: Building Wellbeing, One Story at a Time


Welcome to Construction Matters, a podcast that refuses to treat mental health as a polite afterthought. In an industry that lionizes toughness and stoicism, we ask the questions others sidestep: What does it cost to keep silent? And why should resilience mean suffering in solitude?


Here, no subject is quarantined for fear of discomfort. Each episode brings you unvarnished accounts from the men and women who raise our skylines and pave our roads—the real architects of Australia’s future. These are stories not of abstract “wellbeing initiatives,” but of lived experience: the triumphs, the breakdowns, and the stubborn dignity of those who endure both.


Our host is no parachuted pundit. He began with a shovel in hand and climbed to senior management without losing sight of the mud from which he rose. His perspective is earned, not borrowed.


This is not a sermon, nor a therapy session. It is a candid exploration of an industry’s soul—its present, its future, and the human cost of its progress. We aim to build a community where candour is strength, and solidarity is more than a slogan.


So, join us. Listen, argue, reflect. And remember: you are not alone in this struggle. Together, we can construct something rarer than steel or concrete—a culture of care, one story at a time.

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Episodes
  • Jims Mowing CEO Interview: Entrepeneur Matters

    Jims Mowing CEO Interview: Entrepeneur Matters
    Sep 1 2025

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    fuka75nb Podcast: Jim Penman CEO Jims Mowing.

    🎙️ Welcome to our new episode!

    Ever wondered how one man built one of the most successful franchise businesses in Australia—and did it while living a deeply fulfilled life?

    👤 Meet Jim—entrepreneur, visionary, and the heart behind a franchise empire that’s touched millions. In this conversation, Jim shares the secrets behind his growth, the values that shaped his journey, and why relationships—both personal and professional—are the true currency of success.

    💡 Whether you're chasing business goals or simply seeking a more meaningful life, this episode is packed with insights that will inspire and empower you.

    👉 Hit play and let’s dive into Jim’s incredible story!



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    1 hr
  • John Hutchinson (Hutcho) People Matters

    John Hutchinson (Hutcho) People Matters
    Mar 18 2024

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    Come and join me and have a listen to what leadership truly means - service to others and how this amazing human has dedicated his life in supporting many people from superstars in the NRL to the everyday people, in communities and the emerging youth of today.

    There is so much more i could tell you about my new best mate Hutcho - but you will just have to listen for yourself.

    The Audio of me is a little patchy in some parts, a problem I have now fixed for future podcasts - but Hutcho's message is clear !

    As discussed on the podcast around mental health and suicide if you are in urgent need of help call triple 000

    Other helpful numbers but not limited to are:

    Lifeline (Black Dog Institute) 13 11 14

    Beyond Blue 1300 22 4636

    Mates In Construction 1300 642 111

    - 13 Yarn for support for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people 13 92 76

    Brother to Brother

    Service

    The Brother to Brother crisis line provides phone support for Aboriginal men who need someone to talk to about relationship issues, family violence, parenting, drug and alcohol issues or who are struggling to cope for other reasons.

    Brother to Brother


    1800 435 799



    Web Links

    Lifeline

    https://www.lifeline.org.au/

    Headspace

    https://headspace.org.au/

    Headspace Yarn Space

    https://my.headspace.org.au/online-communities/673335/


    Black Dog Institute

    https://www.blackdoginstitute.org.au/


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  • Jarrod Hughes On Track In Super 2

    Jarrod Hughes On Track In Super 2
    Mar 11 2024

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    Get an insight into Jarrod Hughes a product of a dedicated focused and great guy.
    He's forging a path in Dunlop Super 2 currently with Erebus and Image Racing. He pays homage to Paul Morris and the Norwell driver training, the supported by his father and family. Also lets not forget one of the biggest unsung heroes at Norwell Carina Napier who is the glue that holds it all together!

    If you think that becoming a supercar driver is easy come and gain an insight into his path to date.

    Want to get on board and sponsor Jarrod and see how he values the sponsors and community behind him. Quite a old head on young shoulders.

    Email Jarrod and support him could the best investment you can make!

    Jarrod Hughes: jhracing18@gmail.com



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