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R U OK?

@ruokanyday

An Australian suicide prevention charity inspiring people to meaningfully connect and support those struggling with life by asking 'are you OK?'.

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From just nine years old, Khobi has dedicated his time to encouraging kids to be kind and check in with one another. He started the Coffee Lid Project as a way to spread positivity and create connection. As winner of the Barbara Hocking Award in 2023, Khobi proves we're never too

From just nine years old, Khobi has dedicated his time to encouraging kids to be kind and check in with one another. He started the Coffee Lid Project as a way to spread positivity and create connection. As winner of the Barbara Hocking Award in 2023, Khobi proves we're never too
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Content warning: This post mentions suicide. After losing his truckie mate to suicide, Eno has made it his mission to encourage truck drivers to check in with one another and take the time to ask ,'Are you OK?' Today is R U OK? in Trucks and Sheds Day. Together with Healthy

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The stress or struggles someone is facing don't disappear at the start of a new day. Saying such things can come across as dismissive. Instead, encourage them to talk about what they're going through. Getting things off your chest is a lot more helpful than relying on a new day.

The stress or struggles someone is facing don't disappear at the start of a new day.
Saying such things can come across as dismissive. Instead, encourage them to talk about what they're going through. Getting things off your chest is a lot more helpful than relying on a new day.
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Content warning: This post mentions suicide. When Gillian was 23, her Mum took her own life. The initial shock and confusion soon turned into an all-encompassing grief. However the support she received from three people is what made healing possible. Gillian met Matt six

Content warning: This post mentions suicide.

When Gillian was 23, her Mum took her own life.

The initial shock and confusion soon turned into an all-encompassing grief. However the support she received from three people is what made healing possible.

Gillian met Matt six
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The greatest gift you can give someone is your full attention. We couldn't have said it better ourselves. Thank you Alessandra Olanow.

The greatest gift you can give someone is your full attention.

We couldn't have said it better ourselves. Thank you Alessandra Olanow.
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Mother's Day can mean many things. For some, it's a celebration. For others, a reminder of longing, loss or love unspoken. If someone you care about might be going through a tough time, take a moment to reach out – a kind message or a genuine conversation can make all the

Mother's Day can mean many things.

For some, it's a celebration. For others, a reminder of longing, loss or love unspoken.

If someone you care about might be going through a tough time, take a moment to reach out – a kind message or a genuine conversation can make all the
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Sometimes life can feel overwhelming and like we're juggling a lot. Having someone check in and being able to talk things through can help make it more manageable. #ruokanyday

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Jayne has been a nurse for over 30 years and has seen how emotionally and physically demanding the job can be. Long hours, high-stress situations, and caring for others day in and day out can take a serious toll on mental health. That’s why Jayne is passionate about creating a

Jayne has been a nurse for over 30 years and has seen how emotionally and physically demanding the job can be. 

Long hours, high-stress situations, and caring for others day in and day out can take a serious toll on mental health.

That’s why Jayne is passionate about creating a
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Make checking in a part of your every day. Because a conversation could change a life. Find tips at ruok.org.au/how-to-ask #ruokanyday

Make checking in a part of your every day.
Because a conversation could change a life.

Find tips at ruok.org.au/how-to-ask

#ruokanyday
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Asking 'Are you OK?' can provide a sense of relief for someone who is struggling. It means they don't have to reach out for help, because someone is reaching in. If you're unsure of how to start the conversation, our four ALEC steps are a handy guide: ruok.org.au/how-to-ask

Asking 'Are you OK?' can provide a sense of relief for someone who is struggling. It means they don't have to reach out for help, because someone is reaching in.

If you're unsure of how to start the conversation, our four ALEC steps are a handy guide: ruok.org.au/how-to-ask
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Content warning: This post mentions suicide. Police officer Matt responded to a job that would change his life forever. In an attempt to break up a fight between two men, he was caught off guard by one of their mates and struck over the head with a glass bottle. He was knocked

Content warning: This post mentions suicide.

Police officer Matt responded to a job that would change his life forever.

In an attempt to break up a fight between two men, he was caught off guard by one of their mates and struck over the head with a glass bottle. He was knocked
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‘I’m good, you?’ is often an automatic response to ‘How are you?’. Asking ‘How are you really?’ can help someone to pause and answer honestly. It gives them space to talk about what they’re going through. ✏️The New Happy

‘I’m good, you?’ is often an automatic response to ‘How are you?’.
Asking ‘How are you really?’ can help someone to pause and answer honestly. It gives them space to talk about what they’re going through.

✏️<a href="/newhappyco/">The New Happy</a>
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Today on IDAHOBIT, we stand with LGBTQIA+ communities and reaffirm the power of geniune connection. A simple "Are you OK?" - asked with care and followed up with listening - can be a powerful act. Let's keep checking in and being there for one another. Not just today, but every

Today on IDAHOBIT, we stand with LGBTQIA+ communities and reaffirm the power of geniune connection. A simple "Are you OK?" - asked with care and followed up with listening - can be a powerful act. 

Let's keep checking in and being there for one another. Not just today, but every
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Do you know a person or organisation that is helping to create a world where we’re all connected and are protected from suicide? Nominate them for the 2025 Barbara Hocking Awards 💛 Your nomination will help us shine a light on champions in education, workplaces and communities

Do you know a person or organisation that is helping to create a world where we’re all connected and are protected from suicide? Nominate them for the 2025 Barbara Hocking Awards 💛 

Your nomination will help us shine a light on champions in education, workplaces and communities
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Did you know we have 139 R U OK? Community Ambassadors across Australia? As a network of volunteers, they generously share their stories, host events to bring people together and encourage life changing conversations every day. This National Volunteer Week, we asked six

Did you know we have 139 R U OK? Community Ambassadors across Australia? As a network of volunteers, they generously share their stories, host events to bring people together and encourage life changing conversations every day. 

This National Volunteer Week, we asked six
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You won't always be able to tell if someone is going through a difficult time. That's why it's important to think about what might be going on in their lives, and ask R U OK?. Your support can help people talk about life's ups and downs. Follow our steps: ruok.org.au/how-to-ask

You won't always be able to tell if someone is going through a difficult time.
That's why it's important to think about what might be going on in their lives, and ask R U OK?. Your support can help people talk about life's ups and downs.

Follow our steps: ruok.org.au/how-to-ask
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Content warning: This post mentions suicide. Nic felt numb, but he dismissed it as stress. Eventually, everyday things became impossible - he couldn't shower, dress, or brush his teeth. After trialling several treatment avenues, Nic was admitted to hospital to receive around the

Content warning: This post mentions suicide.

Nic felt numb, but he dismissed it as stress. Eventually, everyday things became impossible - he couldn't shower, dress, or brush his teeth. After trialling several treatment avenues, Nic was admitted to hospital to receive around the
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If you know someone going through a tough time, acknowledge it. Being seen and heard can help people feel less alone. ✏️bethdrawsthings

If you know someone going through a tough time, acknowledge it.
Being seen and heard can help people feel less alone.

✏️bethdrawsthings
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Thank you to our incredible R U OK? Community Ambassadors for encouraging conversations any day and creating supportive communities across Australia💛 #NVW2025

Thank you to our incredible R U OK? Community Ambassadors for encouraging conversations any day and creating supportive communities across Australia💛

#NVW2025