Who We Are

We are a small team supported by pilot funding from ACC and logistical support from the Mental health foundation of New Zealand.

Meet the Team

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Rafael Caso

Meet Rafael Caso, our dynamic Program Lead. With his extensive background as a Health & Safety Manager and Civil Works Project Manager, Rafael brings practical expertise and a genuine passion for fostering a healthy work environment. He's all about building strong connections and inspiring tradies to prioritise their mental and physical well-being. Beyond his professional pursuits, he's a devoted family man, navigating the joys and challenges of parenthood with his teenage kids. And when it comes to staying fit, he hits the gym with enthusiasm, training alongside his children. Rafael truly embodies the values of a healthy lifestyle, both at work and at home.

Prof Grant Schofield

Grant is the Professor of Public Health at Auckland University of Technology and the Director of the university’s Human Potential Centre. With unwavering passion, he revolutionises well-being on a large scale. Grant's expertise spans psychology, behavior change, and mental health. He has made significant contributions as NZ Advisor for Movember, a founding board member for the Health Promotion Agency, and Chief Health Advisor for the Ministry of Education. Additionally, he serves as the Chief Science Officer for Prekure, training health coaches in Australia and New Zealand.

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Hugh Norriss

Hugh has extensive experience in managing mental health services and developing programs for mental well-being, From preventing mental illness to promoting mental well-being, he has held senior management roles across public health, hospitals, and community services. As an independent consultant for workplace well-being programs, Hugh continues to make a significant impact. His expertise also extends to advising the Mental Health Foundation of New Zealand on well-being science and policy. At a personal level, Hugh loves adventuring in the outdoors and keeping a strong focus on mental and physical fitness.

Who we work with

We believe mental health is like physical health. It can leave us feeling well, unwell or somewhere in the middle. The Live Well Build Well approach to improving mental health is positive and proactive. We work with leading industry partners in the health and well being sector.

A big shout out to the office team at Fletcher Living Manukau, Auckland. It was great discussing the daily activities you do to keep mentally fit. A special thanks to Matt Fearon for the invitation. LWBW looks forward to supporting your workers throughout 2025. 💪

#LWBW #Tradies #ResidentialConstruction #NZ #TheRafChat #lwbwtradiestalk

A big shout out to the office team at Fletcher Living Manukau, Auckland. It was great discussing the daily activities you do to keep mentally fit. A special thanks to Matt Fearon for the invitation. LWBW looks forward to supporting your workers throughout 2025. 💪

#LWBW #Tradies #ResidentialConstruction #NZ #TheRafChat #lwbwtradiestalk
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What is the concept of Mental Fitness? Here's how Andrew Laws, Builder and Mental Health Advocate explains it.

Have you a simple way to explain what the concept means to you? Let us know in comments below. 

#LiveWellBuildWell #MentalFitness #BeYourBestSelf #TradieLife
#ConstructionCommunity #LWBW #tradiequotes

What is the concept of Mental Fitness? Here`s how Andrew Laws, Builder and Mental Health Advocate explains it.

Have you a simple way to explain what the concept means to you? Let us know in comments below.

#LiveWellBuildWell #MentalFitness #BeYourBestSelf #TradieLife
#ConstructionCommunity #LWBW #tradiequotes
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Mastering the Balance: Stress and Recovery to be able to Be Your Best Self. 

#LiveWellBuildWell #MentalFitness #BeYourBestSelf #TradieLife #MentalBoost #ConstructionCommunity #BoostYourDay #grantschofield

Mastering the Balance: Stress and Recovery to be able to Be Your Best Self.

#LiveWellBuildWell #MentalFitness #BeYourBestSelf #TradieLife #MentalBoost #ConstructionCommunity #BoostYourDay #grantschofield
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Breaking the Silence: Men, Emotions & Honesty

"I think the idea that men shouldn't talk about their feelings or emotion is just pure bollocks And it only takes one voice to start that conversation"

Andrew Laws Builder and Mental Health Advocate.

#LWBW #Tradies #ResidentialConstruction #NZ #TheRafChat #lwbwtradiestalk

Breaking the Silence: Men, Emotions & Honesty

"I think the idea that men shouldn`t talk about their feelings or emotion is just pure bollocks And it only takes one voice to start that conversation"

Andrew Laws Builder and Mental Health Advocate.

#LWBW #Tradies #ResidentialConstruction #NZ #TheRafChat #lwbwtradiestalk
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Why finding your purpose matters.

#LiveWellBuildWell #MentalFitness #BeYourBestSelf #grantschofield

Why finding your purpose matters.

#LiveWellBuildWell #MentalFitness #BeYourBestSelf #grantschofield
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Live Your Best Life on Your Terms

#LiveWellBuildWell #MentalFitness #BeYourBestSelf #TradieLife #MentalBoost #ConstructionCommunity #BoostYourDay #grantschofield

Live Your Best Life on Your Terms

#LiveWellBuildWell #MentalFitness #BeYourBestSelf #TradieLife #MentalBoost #ConstructionCommunity #BoostYourDay #grantschofield
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Richie Totara Te Retimana @cornerstone_concrete_n_pumping explains how fitness helps mental clarity.

"Just get the routine going. Prepare the night before. Get up early get out and train, clear your mind at the gym or whatever you do. That's how I do it. It just frees you up. You're mentally better and you can focus better."

#LWBW #Tradies #ResidentialConstruction #NZ #TheRafChat #lwbwtradiestalk

Richie Totara Te Retimana @cornerstone_concrete_n_pumping explains how fitness helps mental clarity.

"Just get the routine going. Prepare the night before. Get up early get out and train, clear your mind at the gym or whatever you do. That`s how I do it. It just frees you up. You`re mentally better and you can focus better."

#LWBW #Tradies #ResidentialConstruction #NZ #TheRafChat #lwbwtradiestalk
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Mindset matters. Ben Sellwood @bennies_builds05 shares why. 

#LiveWellBuildWell #MentalFitness #BeYourBestSelf #TradieLife
#ConstructionCommunity #LWBW #tradiequotes

Mindset matters. Ben Sellwood @bennies_builds05 shares why.

#LiveWellBuildWell #MentalFitness #BeYourBestSelf #TradieLife
#ConstructionCommunity #LWBW #tradiequotes
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Our aim is to start conversations about health and wellbeing that might not otherwise happen. We just need to give people in our industry the confidence to start sharing and discussing these ideas. Our aim is to start a social movement of like-minded people who take on these ideas.
Rafael Caseo
Project Lead

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