How's your gauge look?

At Rural Alive & Well (RAW), we often use the analogy of a temperature gauge to explain the impact situational stressors have on our mental health and well-being.


The RAW Gauge© serves as a visual reminder to continually check where your ‘gauge’ might be sitting at. The colloquial phrases we’ve aligned to the temperature points provide a fun example of what words you may be using externally to indicate where you are at internally.


It's okay for your gauge to move up and down, but when you spend too much time between 250°C - 300°C, it's time to get in contact with RAW.


RAW Gauge

You can download the print out's directly at the end of this page, or get in touch with us for hard copies.


TAKE THE TEST

Below is an adaption of a more formal well-being test. It takes 2 minutes to do, but it will help you discover where you currently are on the "The Wellbeing Indicator" scale.


Answer questions truthfully, thinking of how you are feeling at this point.

We recommend leaving a two-week gap before repeating the test.


**Please note this is an indicator only and does not replace any advice of a medical professional

Read the full RAW Gauge blog
Wellbeing Indicator
Question 1: "I've been feeling optimistic about the future"
None of the time
Rarely
Some of the time
Often
All of the time
1
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5
Question 2: "I've been feeling useful"
None of the time
Rarely
Some of the time
Often
All of the time
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2
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5
Question 3: "I've been feeling relaxed"
None of the time
Rarely
Some of the time
Often
All of the time
1
2
3
4
5
Question 4: "I've been feeling interested in other people"
None of the time
Rarely
Some of the time
Often
All of the time
1
2
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5
YOUR RESULT
COPING
STRUGGLING
THRIVING
Are you ready to make a difference in your mental health and well-being? Contact us directly on: 1800 RAW TAS (729 827)
Or make a call back request now
Request a call back
Call back details
We would love to be able to reach out to yourself or someone you know who could benefit from support. Requests are checked regularly, however if you need support sooner please call 1800 729 827
Note: RAW does not provide clinical or crisis support services. If you are seeking crisis support, please refer to our crisis support service suggestions below
Please indicate a general location or suburb of the individual
If you know a little about the situational stressors the individual is experiencing, please indicate accordingly
If you would like to provide any more information prior to RAW calling the individual please include below.
ABOUT YOU - Not required for self requests
Please note: this action is pending the decision of the individual you are seeking to help
Please note: RAW is able to still reach out to people who haven't given you permission. This question just helps us identify the best way to approach and contact the person you are concerned for .
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The RAW Gauge - A4Download
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Crisis and Further Support

If you are experiencing a crisis, please contact emergency services on 000 or Lifeline on 13 11 14.

If you are seeking further support, please use the below for further support options.

Crisis and Further Support