INSPIRING STORIES

SHOWING THE POWER OF CONVERSATION

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What we’d like from you

We'll publish stories that:

  1. Show how conversations change lives
  2. Show people how to navigate a conversation where someone says, “No, I’m not OK.” 
  3. Are aimed at the general public and encourage people to invest more time in the people around them or reach out to those who might be struggling with life. 

 

What we can't publish:

Because of R U OK?’s focus, we aren’t able to publish stories that are mainly about:

 

  1. Mental health treatment, systems or policy
  2. Advice on managing a mental health problem 
  3. The promotion of a fundraising activity or commercial product. 

 

While we don't cover these topics ourselves, we’d encourage you to set up your own blog or share it on your social media channels.


We also avoid publishing triggering descriptions of suicide or self-harm. Please read our blogging, vlogging and social media guidelines to you help you share your story in a way that’s safe.

 What happens once you've submitted your story
We'll review your story and assess whether it meets the criteria above. We may edit your story for clarity or to remove triggering content, but we will always share any edits with you before we publish. Please note, we receive more submissions than we are able to publish so won't always be able to share your story.
 Story Submission Form

This form tells us a bit about you and allows you to send your story to us. All personal details will remain confidential.


We’re a small team which means we’re not always able to publish stories or provide feedback as often as we'd like to. However, we will try to respond to your submission within seven days. Any questions, please contact us through our online contact form.

STORIES THAT SHOW CONVERSATIONS CAN CHANGE LIVES

2025 with R U OK?

11 December 2025
This year, Australians continued to grow their confidence and capability to ask, 'are you OK?' any day of the year - reminding us how real connection and meaningful conversations can happen in the most ordinary, everyday moments. Across every age and stage of life, people helped normalise these important check-ins by looking out for one another, reducing stigma, and driving genuine change. Thanks to our supporters, awareness continues to expand in schools, workplaces, sporting clubs, and communities in every corner of Australia. Thank you to everyone who started conversations, and to everyone who supported the mission and work of R U OK?. Below is a short video which shares a glimpse of the activity made possible through collaboration. *Voice-over by former-CEO, Katherine Newton.

Connecting generations through conversation and storytelling

10 December 2025
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.

Students reflect on meaningful connection through R U OK? National Student Art Competition

12 November 2025
Collages of life’s joys, portraits of loved ones, cultural celebrations, and reflections on the barriers to connection - the Creative Legends and Finalists of the R U OK? National Art Competition expressed creativity, vulnerability and individuality through their incredible artwork.
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