With this year’s theme ‘I’m here to hear’, it’s an opportunity to start a meaningful conversation whenever you spot the signs that someone you care about might be struggling.
By taking the time for an R U OK? conversation and genuinely listening with an open mind, we can all help the people in our world feel supported and connected.
Let the people in your world know you’re here, to really hear, because a conversation could change a life.
Hosting an event and bringing people together in person or online is a great way to celebrate R U OK? Day and share the R U OK? message.
You can register your R U OK? events and activities to receive information, links and download resources including posters, social media tiles, activity sheets, videos and more to help you make the event a more meaningful success.
You can also add a splash of yellow to your event or wear yellow on the day to reinforce the power of a conversation, with t-shirt, wristband, bandana and conversation card merchandise available to help you create even further awareness of this important campaign to get more people talking. It’s not always easy to keep the conversation going when someone says they’re not OK, but it could change a life.
To help a loved one, friend, neighbour or colleague, ask them are they OK, listen with an open mind, encourage action and later check in.
If you are worried that someone might be suicidal, contact Lifeline for crisis support or if life is in danger, call 000.
To register your event or find out more, including the signs to look out for when someone is not OK: ruok.org.au.
One easy question that can change life
R U OK? Day 2023 on Thursday, September 14, is our national day of action when we remind Australians that every day is the day to ask, ‘are you OK?’
