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R U OK? Day is on Thursday 10 September, and it encourages everyone to check in with people around them who may be struggling and to build the skills to have a meaningful conversation.
Your health and wellbeing are important to us, so we're running R U OK? Day activations in selected libraries from 7 to 11 September. Drop in to browse resources on how to have a conversation with someone who may be struggling and get involved in the activities.
R U OK? Day activities and resources
St Lucia and Gatton campuses
Visit Level 1 of the Duhig Tower or the JK Murray Library to check out R U OK? Day activations.
- Browse a range of resources and posters.
- Join in the activities:
- tell us how confident you are in having an R U OK? type conversation by putting a sticker onto the poster.
- write a tip for having a conversation on the whiteboard, for example:
- 'Taking a walk around the UQ lakes and looking at the water birds' (St Lucia focused)
- 'Visiting the cats' (for those at UQ Gatton).
Dutton Park and Herston campuses
Drop by the AskUs desk to browse the posters and pick up complimentary tea bags and biscuits to take away. Enjoy them now or with friends later.
Learn more about R U OK? Day online
Can't make it to our activations but are interested in learning more? Visit the How to ask page on the R U OK? Day website to learn more about starting a meaningful conversation with someone who may be struggling.
UQ support resources
UQ has a range of resources to help students thrive and build their health and wellbeing. Visit the UQ Wellbeing Hub to learn about resources on offer, including:
- ways to participate and find connection
- study resources
- counselling
- crisis support resources.