RESOURCES
Thursday 11 September is R U OK?Day but we know that whether it’s a friend, family member, partner, or colleague , the people around us go through life’s ups and downs every day. That’s why we want everyone to feel confident to check in with the people they care about and Ask R U OK? Any Day.
Our research found that those who are regularly asked, 'are you OK?' report increased feelings of wellbeing, and we've learned that a third of Australians say they've been asking others more often over the past year. That means many of us are already showing up for others in meaningful ways, but when it comes to conversations about how we’re really going, some people are less confident than others.
It’s natural to feel a little hesitant, but the good news is nine in ten Australians report feeling grateful, supported and cared for when someone genuinely asks them if they're OK - and that’s a good reason to give it a go. You might even be having these conversations already without realising.
If you need tips to build your confidence, we’re here to help with plenty of free resources to help you check in with someone you care about. You’ve got this, and we’ve got your back.
Ask R U OK? Any Day because a conversation could change a life.
Research source: Verian (2025) R U OK? Impact Tracker. Australia
GUIDE TO SUPPORTING R U OK?
Our interactive Guide to Supporting R U OK? contains tips, ideas, activities and shortcut links to resources to help you encourage more regular, life-changing conversations and genuinely share our message. It has everything you need to get involved, including suggested wording for social media posts, newsletter and email templates.
POSTERS
Our Ask R U OK? Any Day print your own posters include practical tips about how to have a meaningful R U OK? conversation any day of the year. Print as A3 or A4 size.
CONVERSATION GUIDE
The conversation guide has tips to help you ask, 'are you OK?', and lend support to the people in your world any day you spot the signs someone might be struggling.
SOCIAL MEDIA AND DIGITAL TILES
Our digital assets encourage everyone to,
Ask R U OK? Any
Day. Share them on your social media, in emails, websites or in digital newsletters. In the
Guide to Supporting
R U OK? you can also find suggestions of what to say in your social media posts and email communications.
PRESENTATION KIT
Giving a talk or presentation in your school, workplace or community? Use our presentation to share the message 'Ask R U OK? Any Day' and encourage more life-changing conversations.
VIDEOS
This video includes practical tips and ideas on how to engage your school, workplace or community group.
Our Ask R U OK? Any Day video showcases the power of regular, meaningful conversations.
Follow the 4 steps of an R U OK? conversation: Ask, Listen, Encourage action and Check in (ALEC).
Community Ambassadors and supporters share their stories of connection and why it's important to
Ask R U OK? Any Day.
This video can be played at your R U OK? events or in your community. Learn about the 4 steps of an R U OK? conversation and hear from our Ambassadors about why we need to, Ask R U OK? Any Day.
This animated video will help you understand how to
Ask R U OK? Any Day
and regularly check in with those you care about.
PLANNERS
These activity planners include ideas to share the Ask R U OK? Any Day message year-round and also include templates for you to populate your own ideas and activities.
HOST AN EVENT
Hosting an event is a great way to bring people together and share the R U OK? message. We encourage you to organise a get together for your school, workplace, or community group.
Add your own details to our editable poster to promote your events and activities. The poster is A4 size. This is designed for print at home/workplace but if you want 300dpi print ready artwork please contact us.
ADD A SPLASH OF YELLOW
R U OK? has a wide range of conversation starters to add a splash of yellow in your school, workplace or community.
Proceeds from sales support our work to start more life-changing conversations.
HOST AN R U OK? ROUND
Organising a ‘Hey Sport, R U OK?’ round for your club or competition can build a sense of camaraderie and rapport to help people get to know one another and develop a better understanding of the role they can play in staying connected with teammates and club members.
An R U OK? round is also an opportunity to get everyone in your sporting community ready to trust the signs, Ask R U OK? Any Day and start a conversation that could change, or even save, a life. Our guide to hosting an R U OK? round has all the info to get you started.
Register to access more free Hey Sport, R U OK? resources here.
Resources FOR YOUR WORKPLACE, SCHOOL OR COMMUNITY
R U OK? has resources you can use all year round to help you champion our message and encourage your school, workplace and community to stay connected and have regular meaningful conversations.
WHEN AND HOW TO ASK R U OK?
Visit our
How to Ask
page for tips about how to have life-changing conversations and how to respond if someone tells you they are not OK.
FIND HELP
Sometimes a conversation becomes too big for friends and family. If you think someone needs extra support, encourage them to connect with their doctor, local health centre or one of the services listed on our 'Find Help' page.
Click the button below to find contact details for Australian support services.
