Tami Photinos, Executive Director, The Prince Charles Hospital

Today is R U OK Day, a day to remind us about the importance of looking out for our colleagues to make sure they’re okay. This year, the Metro North message is ‘Am I OK?’.

Working in health care can be tough, no matter what role we play. At one time or another, we all feel pressure, whether it be through the demands of a busy workplace, or something happening in our personal lives.

Whatever it may be, the message is simple. Sometimes people are not ok, and we need to be aware of this, and reach out to give help and support if and when it’s needed. We also need to check in with ourselves as individuals, to make sure we are okay. When we are okay and feeling good, that’s when we perform at our best, both at work and at home.

To help celebrate R U OK Day, staff are invited to join one of the following sessions:

Today – Thursday 8 September

Information session
Sleeping Mind Sleep & Work Recovery Sessions (Recorded Session)
10am – 11am

TPCH Grand Rounds
Presenter: Dr Shahina Braganza, Senior Emergency Physician and founder of the oneED Program, Gold Coast Health
12.15pm – 1pm
Via teams – Join here

Thursday 15 September

Information session
Benestar session – Having an R U OK? Conversation with a Peer
1pm – 1.30pm

R U OK Training is also available for staff looking to upskill in reaching out and offering support to colleagues. If you have any questions about the R U OK? training, or would like to enquire about arranging a session for your team, please contact RUOKMetroNorth@health.qld.gov.au

If you’d like more general information about R U OK day, please go to the Metro North R U Ok staff extranet site.

Take care of yourselves and each other.

Tami Photinos
Executive Director