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Image shows Jade and the Sunflower Sisters.

Going the distance for Jade: Meet the Sunflower Sisters

17 January 2025

After losing their friend Jade, a group of friends formed the Sunflower Sisters to honour her memory. Running the City2Surf, they raised awareness about mental health and the power of checking in.

Students in hits and yellow uniforms smile.

10 ideas to build an R U OK? Culture at your school

16 January 2025

Don’t wait for R U OK?Day to bring the message to your classroom. Use these ten ideas to build an R U OK? Culture in your school community.

Be a mate that checks in: In conversation with three young apprentices

4 November 2024

Former trainees and apprentices Thomas, Tyler and Megan share their stories and how the support of their mates changed their lives during their training.

Nic Newling and his brothers Ben and Chris

'I wouldn't be here if I didn't get well'

28 August 2024

As a young person, Nic's mental illness came out of nowhere. Now an R U OK? Ambassador, he shares the story of his life, and how he wouldn't be where he is if he didn't get well.

Sophie Geeves out with two dogs.

Step up and check in this STEPtember

26 August 2024

Ahead of STEPtember, we chatted to Sophie, a trailblazer and champion for people with cerebral palsy. She opened up about her challenges and how support can make a real difference.

A series of photos of young people showing how they check in.

Young people share how they check in with their mates

16 July 2024

Young people across Australia have shared with us all the wonderful ways they check in with each other and create space for meaningful conversations.

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Breathtaking colors of our planet

R U OK? is an Australian suicide prevention charity and registered public health promotion that encourages people to stay connected and have conversations that can help others through difficult times.

Nature's Symphony

Breathtaking colors of our planet

Faces of Humanity

Portraits of people from around the globe

R U OK? acknowledges Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander peoples and communities as the traditional custodians of the land on which we live and work and pay our respects to elders past, present and emerging. We are an inclusive organisation and respect people of all backgrounds, genders, sexualities, cultures, bodies and abilities.

Nature's Symphony

Breathtaking colors of our planet

R U OK? is an Australian suicide prevention charity and registered public health promotion that encourages people to stay connected and have conversations that can help others through difficult times.

Nature's Symphony

Breathtaking colors of our planet

Faces of Humanity

Portraits of people from around the globe

R U OK? acknowledges Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander peoples and communities as the traditional custodians of the land on which we live and work and pay our respects to elders past, present and emerging. We are an inclusive organisation and respect people of all backgrounds, genders, sexualities, cultures, bodies and abilities.

Nature's Symphony

Breathtaking colors of our planet

R U OK? is an Australian suicide prevention charity and registered public health promotion that encourages people to stay connected and have conversations that can help others through difficult times.

R U OK? acknowledges Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander peoples and communities as the traditional custodians of the land on which we live and work and pay our respects to elders past, present and emerging. We are an inclusive organisation and respect people of all backgrounds, genders, sexualities, cultures, bodies and abilities.

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