R U OK?
By taking the time for an R U OK? conversation and genuinely listening with an open mind, we can all help people in our world feel supported and connected. A lot can happen in a year, a month, a week. Whether it's your friend, family member, colleague, partner, or teammate, the people you care about go through life's ups and downs every day. Ask R U OK? AnyDay, because life happens every day.
R U OK? Day 2024 is Thursday 12 September and is our national day of action when we remind Australian's that every day is the day to ask, 'are you OK?' and start a meaningful conversation whenever they spot the signs that someone they care about might be struggling with life.
This year Griffith encourages all teams to host their own R U OK? Day event to spread the word, start the conversations and make the connections.
It might be face to face, hybrid or virtual, it's completely up to you and your team.
Share photos of your team event the Health and Wellbeing team to be in with a chance to further the conversations over coffee on us with the most creative and impactful event winning a $200 voucher to the campus coffee spot of their choice.
Looking for ideas and insights on how to host your own event? Check out the below for practical tips on hosting and connecting your team.
R U OK? Day Event Schedule
Check out the below schedule to see what events Griffith will be holding this R U OK? Day! Events will be held both virtually and on Campus so more get can involved!
If you would also like to host your own R U OK? Day Event, we have provided an electronic bundle to help you get organised!
| Event Name | Mental Health is Everybody's Business |
|---|---|
| Start Date | Sep 11, 2024 12:30pm |
| End Date | Sep 11, 2024 1.30pm |
| Duration | 1 hour |
| Description | Leading up to R U OK? Day, join clinical psychologist Dr. Sarah Barker as she talks to the prevelance of mental illness in the community and what kind of help is available inside and outside of the workplace. Furthermore, Sarah will cover five core concepts of wellbeing and discuss how these can be translated into your daily life. Please register. |
| Event Name | Griffith & UniSuper - 360Health and Mental Health Assist |
|---|---|
| Start Date | Sept 12, 2024 11:30am |
| End Date | Sept 12, 2024 12:30pm |
| Duration | 1 hour |
| Description | Join us for a conversation about the mental health supports Griffith staff and their families can access. Plus introducing 360Health, which gives UniSuper members and their families confidential access to leading medical professionals at no additional cost. Among 360Health services is Mental Health Assist, which members can use for a comprehensive and confidential mental health assessment with a leading Australia practitioner. Please register. |
| Event Name | R U OK? Financial Wellbeing Connection Event |
|---|---|
| Start Date | Sep 13, 2024 9:30am |
| End Date | Sep 13, 2024 10:30am |
| Duration | 1 Hour |
| Location | Cafe Rossa, Nathan Campus |
| Description | Come along to have a coffee on us, and chat about financial wellbeing or any other wellbeing topics you'd like to discuss. Griffith's Health and Wellbeing team are proud to be partnering with UniSuper to run these events. Clare Bartholomew (Senior Specialist - Wellbeing, Nabeela Furtado (Employee Partnership Manager, UniSuper_ and Carol Morton (Superannuation Consultant, UniSuper will be on hand to have a chat and answer questions for all staff. Please register. |
| Event Name | Managing Stress and Mental Health |
|---|---|
| Start Date | Sep 13, 2024 12:00pm |
| End Date | Sep 13, 2024 1:00pm |
| Description | On the back of R U OK? Day, UniSuper is delighted to invite you to a Managing stress and mental healt webcast, hosted by clinical psychologist and lecturer Dr Carly Reid. Please register. |
| Event Name | R U OK? Financial Wellbeing Connection Event |
|---|---|
| Start Date | Sep 16, 2024 9:30am |
| End Date | Sep 16, 2024 10:30am |
| Location | Coffee Major, Gold Coast Campus |
| Description | Come along to have a coffee on us, and chat about financial wellbeing or any other wellbeing topics you'd like to discuss. Griffith's Health and Wellbeing team are proud to be partnering with UniSuper to run these events. Clare Bartholomew (Senior Specialist - Wellbeing, Nabeela Furtado (Employee Partnership Manager, UniSuper_ and Carol Morton (Superannuation Consultant, UniSuper will be on hand to have a chat and answer questions for all staff. Please register. |
| Event Name | R U OK? Financial Wellbeing Connection Event |
|---|---|
| Start Date | Sep 20, 2024 9:30am |
| End Date | Sep 20, 2024 10:30am |
| Location | Blackout Coffee and Catering, Logan Campus |
| Description | Come along to have a coffee on us, and chat about financial wellbeing or any other wellbeing topics you'd like to discuss. Griffith's Health and Wellbeing team are proud to be partnering with UniSuper to run these events. Clare Bartholomew (Senior Specialist - Wellbeing, Nabeela Furtado (Employee Partnership Manager, UniSuper_ and Carol Morton (Superannuation Consultant, UniSuper will be on hand to have a chat and answer questions for all staff. Please register. |
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Check in with yourself - RUOK?
The most important question you can ask yourself ever day is am I ok? To be able to support the people around you it is vital that you are okay and have the capacity and bandwidth to support yourself in a way that can then mean you can help others.
Here are some great resources and tips for how to check in with yourself and look after your own wellbeing first.
Checking in on your Mental Health
7 Health Tips to help you manage stress
Check in with someone around you
R U OK? Day is all about asking a question, starting a conversation and making sure all people know that someone is here to listen.
Checking in with people around you doesn't have to be complex or complicated—it's as easy as four simple steps.
The 4 Steps of an R U OK? Conversation
If you want more information or guidance on how to and why we ask the question, check out these resources!
How to Ask R U OK? At Work Guide
How to help when you're worried about somone's mental health
LGBTIQ R U OK? Conversation Guide
What to do if you or someone else isn't OK
If you or someone else around you isn't OK and need additional support there are lots of available people and place to go for help.
If you or another person is in immediate danger and cannot keep themselves safe call 000 immediately.
Griffith University's EAP provider is Converge International. All staff and their immediately family members have unlimited access to all Converge International services, more information can be found via the Staff Counselling page, linked below.
For further assistance and information on additional support, see the below.
Supporting someone in emotional distress
Helpful Mental Health Resources
Contact us
Health, Safety and Wellbeing General Enquiries
Health, Safety and Wellbeing are the first point of contact for university staff for all general health and safety enquiries including those related to training, first aid, risk management, wellbeing, and injury and disability support.
