Barbara Hocking Memorial Awards - Nomination Survey 2025

Barbara Hocking Memorial Awards Nomination Form
Please select an award category*
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Nominee information

Please provide information about the individual or organisation you are nominating for an award.
Full name of nominee or primary contact person (if an organisation):*

SalutationFirst NameLast Name
Is the nominee/contact person under the age of 18?

YesNo
Email address of nominee or primary contact person (if an organisation):*
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Name of organisation (if applicable):
Role of contact person (if applicable):
e.g., Wellbeing Manager, Chair, Club President etc.
Please provide at least one contact number below for the nominee or a contact at the organisation being nominated. A mobile number is preferred.
Mobile number*
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Phone number
Please enter a valid Australian phone number including area code.
State*
Where is the nominee based
Postcode*
Postcode for the town/suburb of the nominee

Workplace

The Workplace Award recognises an organisation or group (not an individual) that fosters a mentally healthy environment through proactive policies, mental health initiatives, and by building an R U OK? culture.

Nominees should demonstrate:
- The collective contributions of the workplace (not only the work of an individual) across mental health and wellbeing initiatives and/or programs.
- Support for mental well-being of employees, including education and access to resources.
- Reduction of stigma and promotion of open conversations around mental health.
1. Describe the workplace policies, initiatives or programs in place to build an R U OK? culture that encourages regular, meaningful conversations and support.*

0/500
2. Provide examples of how these initiatives have positively impacted employee well-being and the broader workplace culture.*

0/1000
Education

The Education Award recognises a school, TAFE or university (not an individual) that prioritises mental health and well-being across the learning environment.

Nominees should demonstrate:
- The implementation of initiatives or programs into the curriculum to support the mental health and wellbeing of students.
- Efforts to create safe, inclusive spaces that encourage R U OK? conversations.
- Ongoing promotion of the role everyone can plan in supporting friends, colleagues and peers who might be struggling with life's ups and downs.
1. Describe how the nominated educational institution has promoted the R U OK? message to prioritise the mental health and well-being of students across the learning environment.*

0/500
2. Provide examples and share the impact of these initiatives on students and the broader community engaged with the educational institution.*

0/500
Community

The Community award recognises a community group or grassroots organisation (not an individual) that champions the R U OK? message in their local community.

Nominees should demonstrate how they:
- Encourage connection and empower people to have R U OK? conversations.
- Raise awareness of the role everyone can play in supporting people who are struggling.
- Raise awareness of mental health and contribute to broader suicide prevention efforts.
- Engagement with diverse, at risk or underrepresented community members.
1. Describe how the nominated community group/organisation has implemented initiatives, programs or activities that encourage connection. How they empower people to have R U OK? conversations and address the listed criteria.*

0/500
2. Provide examples of the impact the group/organisation has had in building meaningful connections, reducing stigma, and promoting long-term mental well-being within the community.*

0/500
Conversation Leader (individual)

The Community Award recognises a community group or grassroots organisation (not an individual) that champions the R U OK? message in their local community.  

Nominees should demonstrate:
- Active engagement in mental health advocacy by encouraging R U OK? conversations and sharing the R U OK? message of connection.
- Examples of leadership and how they empower communities (e.g., through sharing of lived experience, hosting events, fundraising activities, workshops etc.)
1. Describe how the nominated individual embodies the values of R U OK?.*

0/1000
2. Provide examples of the positive impact this nominee has made in the community.*

0/1000
3. If you have url links to website or social media pages that are relevant to this nomination please include them here.
4. Please upload additional material to support this nomination (e.g., photographs, videos, or documents). Please ensure you have permission to share these materials prior to submitting the nomination (max file size 30mb)

pdf, doc, docx, xls, xlsx, csv, txt, rtf, html, zip, mp3, wma, mpg, flv, avi, jpg, jpeg, png, gif
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We appreciate your interest in lodging a nomination but we can only accept nominations for individuals or organisations who have consented to being nominated.

We kindly suggest you seek consent from the person or organisation you are nominating in order to complete the nomination form.

Regards,

The R U OK? team.
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