Ask R U OK? No qualifications needed

Published on 31 August 2022

Thursday 8 September is R U OK?Day, a National Day of Action and a reminder that every day is a day to check in with your friends, family and colleagues.

This year, R U OK? are championing the message; ‘Ask R U OK? No qualifications needed’, to remind Australians they already have what it takes to support the people in their world who might be struggling.

We all experience life’s ups and downs and recently there has been a lot to cope with. Natural disasters, the pandemic, world conflicts and cost of living increases have added additional pressure and emotional strain for many, and that’s not confined to one day of the year.

Council is getting behind the R U OK movement to not only support our staff but to look to engage in conversation with our community. So, on Thursday 8 September we will be hosting ‘A Cuppa with Council’ in Maam Gaduying Park from 8.30am – 10:30am where we are inviting our community to grab a coffee and have a conversation with some of our staff. The morning will also feature a series of information stalls from local community groups who work to support our community at some of their most vulnerable times.

Are they really OK? Ask them today from R U OK? on Vimeo.

Research has found that when authentic, genuine R U OK? conversations are happening, more than 80% of people say they are making a positive difference. So, by having regular, meaningful conversations, we can help the people we care about feel supported before they are in crisis and, if that conversation does get too big for us, we can guide them to seek professional help.