If someone you know is doing it tough, they won’t always tell you. Sometimes it’s up to us to trust our gut instinct and ask someone who may be struggling with life “are you OK?”, in our own way.
By asking and listening, we can help those we care about feel more supported and connected, which can help stop them from feeling worse over time. That's why this campaign has a simple message: Ask your mob, in your way, R U OK?
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples share a special connection to Country and to each other, through culture, community and shared experience. Regardless of where we live, or who our mob is, we can all go through tough times, times when we don’t feel great about our lives or ourselves. That’s why it’s important to always be looking out for each other. Because we're Stronger Together.
R U OK? has developed FREE resources, including a Conversation Guide, posters, videos, social media tiles and more, to encourage people to ask mob struggling with life, "are you OK?".
You are welcome to share these assets and resources with your community and networks but please do not co-brand, amend or alter them in any way.
If you have any problems accessing the resources, please contact the R U OK? team.
The conversation guide contains tips to help you ask your mob, in your way,"are you OK?" Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples share a special connection to this country and to each other, through culture, community and shared experience. Regardless of where we live, or who our mob is, we can all go through tough times, times when we don’t feel great about our lives or ourselves. That’s why it’s important to always be looking out for each other.
Our 'Ask your mob, your way, R U OK?' poster series shares practical tips and the ways mob around the country ask "are you OK?" The posters are A4 size.
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Share our social media tiles to encourage everyone to check in on each other and discuss the ways they ask R U OK?
Use our phone backgrounds to remind yourself and your mob to connect and yarn.
Watch and share our videos to encourage your mob to stay connected because we are Stronger Together.
In this podcast series we yarn with well-known and everyday First Nations people on their experiences, how we open up in our own way, how we have conversations and ask that simple question,"are you OK?" Because we are Stronger Together.
You can listen to the episodes here or wherever your prefer to find your podcasts.
Episode 1 - Jharal Yow Yeh
We yarn with Jharal Yow Yeh, a rugby league prodigy whose career was cruelly cut short by a horrific injury. Jharal opens up about his struggles with dealing with his shattered dreams at the age of 22.
Episode 2 - Steven Oliver
We yarn with actor, writer and comedian Steven Oliver - best known for his work on ABC's hit sketch show 'Black Comedy' as a writer, actor and associate producer. Steven opens up on his struggles with fame and being stereotyped.
Episode 3 - Dr Clinton Schultz
We yarn with Gamilaroi man, entrepreneur and registered psychologist Dr Clinton Schultz, who talks about his journey and what some mob may be experiencing this holiday season.
Episode 4 - Shellie Morris
We sit down with Shellie Morris, one of Australia’s most celebrated singer-songwriters, to discuss the importance of connecting with family and Country and the power of healing through music within communities.
R U OK? has worked with communities in Central Australia to share the R U OK? message in Arrernte, Luritja, Pitjantjatjara and Walpiri languages. Click here to download the Languages of Central Australia resources
It's often hard to talk about how you feel, but is there someone that you trust you could yarn to? That can really help. You could also connect with a trusted health professional, like your doctor or your local Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander Medical Service. If you need immediate support, click on Find help for 24/7 services.
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