R U OK? Day is on Thursday 13 September and there will be activities in the Commerce (CLB) Courtyard and the Quad from 10am-2pm. See below for all the details!
Conversation Courtyard
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Gratitude Tree
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Help is Available
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5-Minute Massages
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Post-Secret & Free Chai Quad 10am-2pm R U OK? Day is your opportunity to reach out to friends and peers. Come down to the Wellness Warriors post secret wall in the Quad to read messages, write your own, pick up a booklet about How to Ask “R U OK?” and enjoy a FREE chai. |
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R U OK? Photo, Speeches & Free BBQ Quad 1pm Show your support for the importance of mental health and connections by joining in the BIG group photo, uniting UNSW students and staff. Hear a speech from One Wave founder Grant Trebilco "Maybe if I share the simple recipe of saltwater, surfing and talking about mental health I can prevent people from ever feeling the way I did." Arc Street Team providing a FREE sausage sizzle. For more resources and helpful information visit www.arc.unsw.edu.au/wellness
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Tai Chi Library Lawn 12pm-1pm Evidence shows that Tai Chi increases wellbeing and improves sleep, as well as providing a benefit for those suffering from depression. On R U OK? Day, achieve tranquility and composure through integrating physical movements, breathing and peace of mind. Beginners welcome!
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Create Self Care Packages CLB Courtyard 12pm-2pm Student Minds® will offer the UNSW community the chance to have a conversation and connect during RUOK? Day whilst also having the unique and creative activity to make personalised SELF CARE package for yourself and others. What better way than showing a bit of self-love or reminding your friends, family and loved ones with personalised care packages! From scented candles to fun photos with your friends, these bundles of love are a sure way to connect with people we care and ask them R U OK? |
Coffee Catch-ups Caffe Brioso All Day Catch-up with a colleague over a FREE coffee to find out how they’re going. Caffe Brioso (the coffee cart on the Library Lawn) is generously supporting R U OK? Day for the third year in a row at UNSW and is running 2-for-1 offers on regular hot drinks, on receipt of an email booking. Book here – these will go fast!
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Morning Teas Across UNSW Faculties and Divisions Various Times Staff will gather for morning tea to celebrate R U OK? Day in faculties, schools and divisional units across UNSW. Look out for yours! |