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R U OK DAY

This year, on Thursday 12th September of 2019, R U Ok? Day was celebrated at Brookside College. It is a day of spreading awareness about mental health and well-being. R U OK? Day is celebrated nationally and is dedicated to reminding everyone to ask, “Are you okay?”  

To promote awareness at Brookside, the staff and students were asked to wear a splash of the colour yellow.

This year the Wellbeing Team organised a big day of activities to engage students and staff in the promotion of asking “R U Ok?” The staff was served breakfast by the wellbeing team and other staff members. Burgers for lunch were also served by the In-Church Group and afternoon-tea was provided by the HOL Team as well as other staff members who volunteered to bring food. 

During lunchtime, the students and staff were asked to place a thumb print on a large mural promoting a “thumbs-ups for mental health awareness”. A ‘Mates Corner’ was also set up as a space wherein students can have ‘R U Ok?’ conversations with their friends.

Students were provided with giveaways such as badges, stickers, temporary tattoos, wristbands, bananas and many more! Planetshakers and BATYR (mental health organization) were also present throughout the day doing mental health activities and talks with the students from various year levels.

This year’s ‘R U Ok? Day’ was a very enjoyable day that was received well by the staff and students. We’re very grateful to those who have made a contribution and helped in the preparation of this big event!

The Brookside Wellbeing Team