HEY SPORT, R U OK?

Whether you're a member of a sporting club, play socially or participate in community events, everyone has a role to play in building an R U OK? Culture.


Hey Sport, R U OK? provides FREE resources for coaches, administrators, officials, volunteers and participants to help them build an R U OK? Culture so everyone in their  sporting community feels connected and supported.

 

The practical tools and tips will help you spot the signs that someone  might be struggling with life's ups and downs and help you know when and how to ask 'are you OK?' and have a meaningful conversation that could change, or even save a life.

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R U OK? has developed resources to empower everyone in sporting teams, clubs and organisations with the knowledge and confidence to check in with someone in their sporting world who might be doing it tough.

What resources are available?

 

  • Activity Sheets
  • Digital resources for you to share
  • Posters
  • Practical guides for coaches
  • Building an R U OK? Culture for sporting communities
  • Videos
  • Translated Guides (Arabic, Chinese and Hindi)

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Hey Sport, this is your R U OK? Culture

An R U OK? culture is one built on mutual respect, trust, authenticity and a willingness to support those in your world who might be struggling.
Building that culture isn't down to one person, it's a team effort.

The ten principles listed below are your guide to the values and behaviours of an R U OK? Culture.

1. Coaches, officials and athletes demonstrate improvements in life skills and self-esteem.


2. Athletes like and feel supported by their coach and peers.  


3. Coaches, officials and athletes exhibit kindness toward others.


4. Sport is a positive and enjoyable experience for all involved.


5. Coaches, officials and athletes promote a team environment based on mutual respect and positive relationships.


6. Coaches, officials and administrators create a physically and emotionally safe environment.

7.  Coaches encourage athletes to work with and support members of their sporting community.


8.  Coaches, officials and athletes are confident they can spot the signs someone in their sporting community might be struggling with life.


9.  Coaches, officials and athletes feel confident and willing to have a meaningful R U OK? conversation.


10.  Coaches, officials and athletes feel a sense of connection and belonging within their sport community.


Learn how to build an R U OK? Culture by downloading the resources.

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