Doing great for R U OK? Day
R U OK? Day pops up at the Library
Monash has been announced as one of five finalists for the Australian Human Resources Institute (AHRI) R U OK? Day Workplace Award.
In September 2012 for R U OK? Day, over 1500 participated in morning teas, barbecues, pancake breakfasts, information stalls and other activities, demonstrating the community's commitment to creating a sense of care and connection. Photos of the day can be viewed on last year’s campaign webpage.
While the University has a strong commitment to the health and wellbeing of staff and students, the Monash community is not immune to the inevitable stressors that are part of working and studying in a complex and competitive environment.
Director of Mental Health and Safer Community Sally Trembath said R U OK? Day was, in some ways, bittersweet.
“We were inevitably reminded of how fragile life can be, but R U OK? Day demonstrated our enthusiasm for the key message of the day – to reach out to others," Ms Trembath said.
"It shows how far we have come at Monash in reducing stigma associated with mental health since Mental Health First Aid Training commenced in 2006."
The AHRI Diversity Awards recognise the outstanding individuals and organisations that have demonstrated excellence in the contributions they have made to their business in the area of diversity. When judging the R U OK? Day Workplace Award, key criteria evaluated included:
- Employee involvement, for example communication and mobilisation of staff
- Alignment of the R U OK? Day message to our organisational purpose
- Record of activities and supporting evidence
The winner of this award will be announced 27 June 2013.
This year R U OK? Day will be held on Thursday 12 September.
The Mental Health and Safer Community directorate strive to assist staff and students by delivering a range of educative training programs, and supportive mental health and safety services. Visit the Counselling and Mental Health site for details of what’s available.
For more information visit the AHRI Diversity Awards or R U OK? Day websites.