CHIT CHAT CHANNEL

SHOWING THE POWER OF CONVERSATION

The Chit Chat Channel contains real stories and practical tips to inspire and empower everyone to make staying connected and asking, 'are you OK?' a part of their every day.


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Students travelled from across Australia for the UniSport Indigenous Nationals.

Students build connections at Indigenous Nationals

8 July 2026
Celebrating culture, building friendships and coming together through sport, students travelled from across Australia for the UniSport Indigenous Nationals.
Patrick at his local hockey club

The conversations helping sporting clubs become safer spaces

3 July 2026
A conversation changed Patrick's life. Today, he's helping hockey clubs across Australia create environments where people feel supported to speak up and seek help.
Aunty Pat Dudgeon

Progress, gaps and the future of suicide prevention in First Nations communities

1 July 2026
Aunty Pat, Australia’s first Aboriginal psychologist, reflects on the progress made in Indigenous mental health and how conversations can make a powerful difference.
A trans flag with the sun in the background

Leigh found strength and acceptance through her chosen family

22 April 2026
After a violent attack shook Leigh’s sense of safety and identity, it was connection and genuine care from friends that helped her find her way back.
Nazik, in a yellow t shirt, at an R U OK? event.

Connection helped Nazik adapt to a new life - now she's giving back

18 March 2026
With Harmony Week highlighting the importance of belonging, Nazik’s story of overcoming adversity shows how connection can shape a life.

Connecting generations through conversation and storytelling

3 February 2026
From growing up on farms to a shared interest in history, Australians, young and old, are discovering just how much they have in common, and how storytelling can connect generations in unexpected ways. What’s bringing them together is 'Heart and Soul Story', a social enterprise that fosters intergenerational connections. Through its programs, young people and older generations come together in aged care homes and schools to share stories, build life skills, and prevent loneliness. At a recent session which encouraged everyone to Ask R U OK? Any Day, students visited an aged-care community with R U OK? Conversation Bingo cards, which feature prompts to spark humour, curiosity, and connection.
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Oliver with his husband.

Oliver changing how Chinese communities talk about mental health

22 June 2026
When a stranger asked Oliver “are you OK?”, it stayed with him. Now he’s helping Chinese communities open up conversations about mental health.
Jack Kennedy with his farm dogs

The chat that helped new dad Jack through a tough time

1 June 2026
When the demands of farm life, parenthood and loss began to pile up, Jack Kennedy discovered that opening up to those around him made all the difference.
Karen and Amanda.

Beautician appointment set Karen on a path to recovery

14 May 2026
What started as a routine appointment became a turning point for Karen, when her long-time friend noticed the signs and asked if she was OK.

Young leaders unite at R U OK? Student Summit

30 April 2026
120 students from 17 schools across South Australia came together to build more compassionate, connected communities.
Phil on a beach

Opening up changed Phil’s life - now he’s giving others a listening ear

29 April 2026
After falling into a severe depression, opening up to a mate became the turning point that led me to seek professional support and begin my recovery, Phil writes.
Ange at her local Anytime Fitness gyn.

How Ange found her place, and her people, at the gym

31 March 2026
After moving away from her regional hometown, Ange found connection, support and belonging in an unexpected place: her local gym.
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