R U OK? Day comes to St Lucia!
Where: Student Central (Building 42)
When: Thursday, 12 September
11am to 2pm
What is "R U OK? Day"?
R U OK? Day is our national day of action to remind us that every day is the day to ask, ‘are you OK?’ and start a meaningful conversation about mental health and wellbeing whenever we spot the signs that someone they care about might be struggling with life.
On R U OK? Day, we are also spotlighting the importance of checking-in with ourselves and practicing self-care. The regular practice of self-care has been shown to be helpful in reducing stress, improving concentration, and improving your overall wellbeing. Self-care has various types, including emotional, practical, physical, mental, social, and spiritual self-care. This event is all about checking in with others but also with yourself.
We will be painting Student Central yellow just for R U OK? Day, so you won’t miss it!
Plus, don’t miss out on the R U OK? Day Bake Sale and Fun Run/Walk by UQ LIT, UQ Social Runners Club, UQEUS and UQCESA starting from 1pm. The bake sale will begin at 1pm at Student Central, and stand to win an R U OK? Duffle Bag when you join in on the Fun Run/Walk at 3.30pm! See here for more event details and how to register.
Workshops and Activities
| Workshop/Activity | About |
|---|---|
| Paint Your Emotional Landscapes Workshop | This R U OK? Day, drop in to this paint workshop where you can check-in with yourself by painting and expressing your emotions. Create an art piece to add to your room or make something special to give to someone to show that you’re thinking of them and to start your "R U OK?" conversation. |
| Note to self | Take time to write a short message to yourself or someone you want to check-in at our card-writing station. Remind yourself to be kind to your mind and to others, and a few words could go a long way! |
| Beads & Balance | Join Get Involved and craft a bracelet for yourself or a friend, that not only expresses your creativity but also serves as a physical reminder of the importance of caring for one’s mental health and wellbeing. |
| Something Sweet | We will be handing out FREE cupcakes and mini fortune cookies throughout the R U OK? Day event, just to add a little something sweet to your week. |
| Capturing Connections | Come along and take a polaroid with new friends, old friends, or even by yourself! You can keep these for your home, phone, or send them to someone you’re thinking about. We will even have stickers and pens you can decorate them with! |
| Gratitude wall | The little things matter. Whether it is sending a quick thank-you text to your peer, appreciating a stranger for holding your door or acknowledging your colleague's contributions, write your piece of gratitude in the Gratitude Wall! |
| Allianz Care and Sonder | Allianz Care Australia and Sonder will be present with resources and information around all things health and safety-related while you study in Australia. Plus, stand a chance to win a gift card when you participate and take their survey. |
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