R U OK? releases Are They Triple OK? podcast

hello • 16 February 2023

R U OK? has launched a podcast series to encourage life changing conversations, early intervention and supportive behaviour amongst the peers, family and friends of those who work and volunteer in the police and emergency services.

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The ‘Are They Triple OK? podcast’ features personal stories and practical tools to increase social support for emergency services personnel and how to build a mentally healthy workplace. It also includes tips on how to ask, ‘are you OK?’ and navigate a conversation if someone is not OK.

The ‘Are They Triple OK? podcast’ is hosted by Matt Newlands, R U OK? Community Ambassador and former police officer and is one of a suite of free resources available from R U OK? for those who work in the police and emergency services, their families and friends.

The podcast and resources including a conversation guide and personal stories that demonstrate the life changing impact of an R U OK? conversation can be found here.

The ‘Are They Triple OK? podcast’ is available for download on a range of streaming services, including Apple Podcasts, Spotify and Audible. Click below to listen.

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R U OK? is an Australian suicide prevention charity and registered public health promotion that encourages people to stay connected and have conversations that can help others through difficult times.

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Breathtaking colors of our planet

Faces of Humanity

Portraits of people from around the globe

R U OK? acknowledges Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander peoples and communities as the traditional custodians of the land on which we live and work and pay our respects to elders past, present and emerging. We are an inclusive organisation and respect people of all backgrounds, genders, sexualities, cultures, bodies and abilities.

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R U OK? is an Australian suicide prevention charity and registered public health promotion that encourages people to stay connected and have conversations that can help others through difficult times.

R U OK? acknowledges Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander peoples and communities as the traditional custodians of the land on which we live and work and pay our respects to elders past, present and emerging. We are an inclusive organisation and respect people of all backgrounds, genders, sexualities, cultures, bodies and abilities.

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