Thursday 9th September is R U OK? Day.

 

This year’s theme is: Are they really ok? Ask them today.

 

The key is to not wait until somebody is visibly distressed or in a crisis. Make it a point to ask your work colleague, family member or mate how they are really going.

 

This year with the extra pressures of a global pandemic, why not host an event to spark conversation between colleagues (even if this means just a friendly hello) – you can even do this over zoom!

 

How can you ask R U Ok at work?

  1. Ask;
  2. Listen;
  3. Encourage Action;
  4. Check in;

 

R U Ok? has some fantastic resources for workplaces to start the conversation. To obtain resources for your workplace, visit https://www.ruok.org.au/work