Healthy UoN

R U OK Day - Thursday 12th September

You don't have to be an expert to support someone going through a tough time. You just need to be able to listen to their concerns without judgment and take the time to follow up with them.

On Thursday 12th September ask someone R U OK?

1. Ask R U OK?

  • Start a general conversation; preferably somewhere private
  • Break the ice with a joke
  • Build trust through good eye contact, open and relaxed body language

2. Listen without judgement

  • Guide the conversation with caring questions and give them time to reply
  • Don't rush to solve problems for them
  • Help them understand that solutions are available when they're ready to start exploring these

3. Encourage action

  • Summarise the issues and ask them what they plan to do
  • Encourage them to take one step, such as see their doctor
  • If they're unsure about where to go to for help, help them to contact a doctor or the Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

4. Follow up

  • Ask if they've managed to take that first step and see someone.

Dealing with denial?

If they deny the problem, don't criticise them. Acknowledge they're not ready to talk.

If You Need Help Please Contact:

For assistance in returning to work please contact Health and Safety on 49217721 or 49217720.

Global Corporate Challenge update

The finish line is near with only 2 weeks to go! Remember to enter your steps.

Week 14 Results

Total Steps = 546 672 128

Total Distance (KM) = 349 870

Daily Average Calories = 503

Top Three University of Newcastle Teams

 Team Location  Distance and step average
Security  Kalgoorlie (127) 10 975 km
27 263 steps
 NU Avengers   Jade Mountain (104)

8 262 km
23 179 steps
 Three Tenners  Dili (98) 7 697 km
17 431 steps

Steel City Challenge

University of Newcastle Step Average = 12 467 steps
University of Wollongong Step Average = 12 717 steps