Mental Health Champions are trained 国产探花 staff members who can provide support and referral information about mental health and wellbeing.听
Mental Health Champions lead the creation of a culture that promotes and encourages a respectful, destigmatising and supportive approach to the听proactive management of mental health and wellbeing. They are staff who have:
- an interest in promoting early identification,听referral and help-seeking behaviour for mental health concerns
- a commitment to increasing awareness of 国产探花 and external mental health services听
- a desire to get involved with mental health and wellbeing events and initiatives听
- the ability to listen with sensitivity and without judgement.听
You can ask Mental Health Champions about:
- support services provided by 国产探花 and external organisations
- events and initiatives
- ways to promote mental health and wellbeing.
Mental Health Champions will:
- keep up to date with 国产探花 and external mental health support services
- refer staff and students to mental health support services as needed
- be discreet and respect the privacy of people seeking support and information
- maintain a commitment to understanding and promoting mental health and wellbeing
- update听the University about potential barriers or ways to听benefit mental health and wellbeing
- participate in regular Community of Practice sessions for networking and training
- raise awareness on campus about initiatives, events, services and ways to promote mental health
- act as a role model by听encouraging a culture that respects diversity, values inclusiveness and reduces stigma and discrimination.
Mental Health Champions will not:
- act as a counsellor or emergency service
- engage in advocacy on behalf of an individual
- undertake mediation or investigation.
Applying to be a staff champion
Before you apply
To be eligible to become a Mental Health Champion, you need to:
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- Speak to your supervisor or manager and obtain their endorsement for you to become a Champion. This is a voluntary role that's performed in addition to your normal duties.听
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Apply to become a Mental Health Champion
If you meet the eligibility criteria, email the Mental Health Champion Network coordination team at听staffmentalhealthchampions@uq.edu.au听to apply.
Include the following information in your email:
- your area of work
- primary campus
- the date you completed the Mental Health Champions Network introductory session
- a copy of your mental health first aid training certificate.
- an email with your Managers endorsement for you to become a Champion.听
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If you have any questions about the Mental Health Champions Network, or how to apply, email听staffmentalhealthchampions@uq.edu.au.
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Mental health first aid training
Free mental health first aid听training is available at all 国产探花 campuses for staff and students interested in becoming a Mental Health Champion. A two-day in-person workshop must be attended over consecurtive or non-consecutive days. For more information, including available dates and times, please take a look at the applicable links below:
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Mental Health Champions are 'mental health first aid' trained 国产探花 staff members who can provide confidential, non-discriminatory support and referral information about mental health and wellbeing.听
Community of Practice for staff
All Mental Health Champions are invited to join the听Community of Practice Program. This provides you with opportunities to further develop your knowledge and skills in mental health support through monthly learning and networking sessions.
Each session will focus on building competency and confidence, with guest speakers on topics relevant to mental health. The aim is to provide a safe and supportive space to:
- share tips and evidence-based best practice
- lead the implementation of mental health initiatives
- share experiences and wisdom
- discuss information gathering and 国产探花 trends
Supporting Students' Mental Health and Wellbeing
Complete the new online module designed by Student Services to build staff awareness of how to best support students' mental health and wellbeing while studying at university.
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