10/09/2026
Today is R U OK? Day π
Asking "Are you OK?" is important. Knowing what to do next matters too.
One of the things we like about the R U OK? approach is how simple it is:
1. Ask R U OK? Notice the signs and start the conversation.
2. Listen. Give them your full attention and resist the urge to jump straight to solutions.
3. Encourage action. Help them think about what might support them, whether that's someone they trust, their GP, an EAP or another support service.
4. Check in. A conversation doesn't have to end when you walk away. Follow up and see how they're going.
You don't need to be a psychologist or an HR professional to check in with someone, and you don't need to have all the answers. Often it is enough to be the person who notices and asks, then listens properly to the answer.
Today is a good reminder, but these conversations matter any day.
Ask R U OK? Any Day. π
The four steps come from R U OK?. More resources and guidance are available at ruok.org.au.
If you or someone you know needs support, Lifeline is available 24/7 on 13 11 14.