Holcim Australia Partners with headspace to Champion Youth Mental Health
Holcim Australia is proud to announce a new partnership with headspace, the National Youth Mental Health Foundation, to help more young Australians and their families access timely and inclusive support.
Launched to coincide with World Mental Health Day, the partnership will provide financial support for headspace programs and create opportunities for Holcim employees to play an active role in strengthening youth mental health. Through training, workplace initiatives and volunteering opportunities, employees will be educated in ways to support young people, their families, and their communities.
George Agriogiannis, CEO of Holcim Australia and New Zealand, said:
“At Holcim, our purpose is to build progress for people and the planet, and The Holcim Spirit guides how we do that. Our NextGen Growth 2030 strategy is about creating sustainable progress for future generations, with a strong focus on people and communities. I’m pleased that our newly created partnership with headspace is a direct reflection of that commitment; caring for the communities in which we work, supporting young Australians, and making a real difference where it matters most.”
Holcim Australia and headspace are working together to build stronger foundations for youth mental health across local communities. Photo: courtesy headspace.
Through the new partnership, Holcim employees will participate in training and volunteering opportunities that promote understanding, inclusion, and wellbeing. Photo: courtesy headspace.
Helen Jones, Chief People Officer, Holcim Australia and New Zealand, said:
“headspace plays a vital role in supporting the mental health and wellbeing of young people across Australia, and we’re proud to partner with them in this meaningful initiative. It reflects our commitment to fostering wellbeing across our organisation and within the broader community, and aligns closely with our People Strategy. Through shared learning and advocacy, we aim to strengthen awareness and support for mental health in the communities where we live and work.
Within Australia, the partnership comes at a critical time for youth mental health, with demand for services increasing across the country. Holcim’s financial contribution will help headspace expand its evidence-based programs and extend its reach to more young Australians.
Jason Trethowan, CEO of headspace, said:
“Over nearly two decades, headspace has grown into a national network backed by rigorous research and evaluation, supporting more than one million individual young Australians to date. Our evidence-based approach helps us continually refine mental health, physical health, drug and alcohol, and vocational services for 12–25-year-olds. We’re excited to work with Holcim to reach even more communities, strengthen family-inclusive practice, and foster greater wellbeing across Australia.”
Together, Holcim Australia and headspace are helping young Australians build stronger foundations for their mental wellbeing.
headspace supports young Australians aged 12–25 with early intervention programs that strengthen mental health, resilience, and connection. Photo: courtesy headspace.
About Holcim
Holcim (SWX: HOLN) is the leading partner for sustainable construction with net sales of CHF 16.2 billion¹ in 2024, creating value across the built environment from infrastructure and industry to buildings. Headquartered in Zug, Switzerland, Holcim has more than 48,000 employees in 45 attractive markets - across Europe, Asia Pacific, Latin America, Middle East & Africa. Holcim offers high-valued end-to-end Building Materials and Building Solutions, from foundation and flooring to roofing and walling - powered by premium brands including, ECOPact® low-carbon concrete.
¹Net sales 2024 restated following spin-off; excludes net sales to Amrize.
Holcim Australia is a leading supplier of aggregates, ready-mix concrete, engineered concrete solutions, and precast concrete pipes. Our proud history began in Australia in 1901. Holcim Australia is certified as a Top Employer 2025 by the Top Employers Institute, recognising our commitment to creating a world-class workplace where people thrive.
About headspace
headspace is the National Youth Mental Health Foundation, providing early intervention services for 12–25-year-olds across four core areas: mental health, physical and sexual health, alcohol and other drugs, and work and study support. With a network of more than 170 centres, plus phone and online services, headspace delivered more than 400,000 services in 2022/23. Since its establishment in 2006, headspace has supported over 939,000 young people and delivered 6.7 million occasions of service nationwide.
