R U OK? at Work is on Thursday 7th October, 2010 and is dedicated to reducing stress and depression in the workplace by encouraging work mates to connect and support each other. Ultimately the aim is to help reduce Australia’s shockingly high suicide rate.
On that Thursday afternoon, all workers will be invited to connect with one person they care about – either a loved one or work colleague - and ask RUOK? Resources to help with awareness, how to ask RUOK, how to say “I’m not OK”, and support services to refer people to are on this website.
Founding Supporters
We are delighted that these organisations have already agreed to participate in R U OK? at Work and demonstrated outstanding commitment to the mental health of their employees and the community.
Alexion, APN Media, AT Kearney, Australian Human Resources Institute, Black Dog Institute, CareerOne, Cbus Super, Cochlear, Davidson Trahaire Corpsych, DLA Phillips Fox, Freehills, Inspire, Investment and Financial Services Association, Lifeline, Lundbeck, Mental Health Association of NSW, News Limited, Ramsay Healthcare, SANE Australia, Sex Discrimination Commission, Simon & Schuster, STW Group, Talent2, The Next Step, Toll Holdings, University of Western Sydney, Zurich Financial Services
Objectives of R U OK? at Work
- To help employees feel good about themselves through connecting and supporting others.
- To increase connection and support within organisations.
- Through that connection and support, to reduce workplace stress and depression – the greatest source of lost productivity in Australia.
- Through reducing work place stress and depression to reduce Australia’s suicide rate.
Process
- When R U OK? at Work company champion registers on the website they will immediately receive an email which will summarize the plan under these categories: Awareness, Resources, Support, Key Dates for diary, Checklist.
- In the two weeks leading up to R U OK? at Work you will be emailed supporting material for Team Manager's weekly meeting including recommended script, checklist, posters and resources as well as suggested copy for the CEO's reminder email and a checklist covering awareness, resources and support.
Resources and Support
- How to ask RUOK? and support guide - download here
- Free chapter “Learning to Listen” from “BACK FROM THE BRINK TOO: Helping your loved one overcome depression” SANE Australia’s 2009 Book of the Year - download here
- I’m not OK and support guide - download here
- Team Leaders Meeting Guide - download here
- R U OK? at Work Poster – suitable for printing as A4 or A3 - download here
- R U OK? at Work Overview download here
| Support |
| Professionals |
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Contact |
| Local doctor (GP), or find a GP near work that specialises in mental health |
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| EAP service to speak to a counsellor |
Details may be listed on Intranet or contact HR if unsure |
| beyondblue have a list of GPs with an interest in mental health issues – search by postcode |
www.beyondblue.org.au
1300 224636 |
| Find a Psychologist through the Australian Psychological Society – search by postcode |
www.psychology.org.au
1800 333 497 |
| Help Lines |
Lifeline
24/7 telephone counselling service |
13 11 14 |
| Beyondblue Info Line |
1300 22 4636 |
Mensline
24/7 Support for men dealing with relationship and family issues |
1300 789 978 |
Kids Help Line
24/7 Telephone and online counselling for your people between 5 & 18 |
1800 55 1800 |
Domestic Violence Helpline
24/7 telephone service for people affected by domestic violence |
1800 656 463 |
Suicide Call Back Service
For suicidal, carers, and bereaved
7 days: 10am – 8:30pm |
1300 659 467 |
| Mental Health Information Service (NSW only) |
1300 794 991 |
SANE Australia Helpline
Weekdays 9-5 – mental health advice |
1800 688 382 |
Gay & Lesbian Counselling Line
Weekdays 9-5 – mental health advice |
1800 184 527 |
| Veterans Line |
1800 043 503 |
Telephone Interpreter Service
If English is not your first language please call the Telephone Interpreter Service |
131 450 |