R U OK? FOR UNIVERSITY AND TAFES
Encourage students and staff to look out for one
another and ask, 'are you OK?'
RESOURCES FOR STUDENTS
Testing Times Exam Resources
Students are well-positioned to notice changes in a peer's behaviour that might indicate they’re going through a tough time. The 'Testing Times' resources encourage them to trust their gut instinct when they notice these changes and prioritise checking in with the peer they're concerned about, especially around exam time.
R U OK? has released a series of digital resources to help encourage more important conversations and checking in with those who might be struggling around exam time. These can be shared on your social media accounts, by email or in group chats. To download an image, right-click it and select 'Save Image As'.
FRIEND BETTER WITH R U OK?
Like good friends, some things are just better together. The support of a good mate can help someone feel connected and supported as they navigate life's ups and downs.
This can include exam and study pressure, financial stress, mental ill-health and navigating relationships. We all want to be there for our friends when they're struggling, but sometimes it can be tricky to know what to say and do.
That's why we've put together these resources, to help you #FriendBetter and know how to have those important conversations.
BE A MATE, IT'S WORTH IT
R U OK? is calling on young apprentices to 'Be a mate, it's worth it' because when we're going through tough times, it's mates who are best placed to understand and lend support.
These free resources encourage trainees and apprentices to foster supportive friendships by regularly checking in with their mates and paying attention to any signs that might indicate a mate is struggling.
When we make the time to build strong friendships it creates a foundation to rely on as we move through life to help everyone feel more connected and supported.
LGBTIQ+ RESOURCES
R U OK? is calling on members of our LGBTIQ+ communities and their allies to, ‘Unite every day,
ask R U OK?’.
Everyone goes through tough times in life when we need support and our LGBTIQ+ friends sometimes have to deal with added challenges. An R U OK? conversation can make a difference when someone is struggling and you don’t have to be an expert to show you genuinely care.
We can all play a role in supporting our friends by being a safe, welcoming space for them to turn to for support and for you to genuinely engage with them in an R U OK? conversation.
VIDEO FOR YOUNG PEOPLE
In this video, young R U OK? ambassadors share their tips for connecting with friends, classmates and family and how they ask, "are you OK?'.
STAFF RESOURCES
Everyone plays a role in creating a culture where people feel connected and supported. The R U OK? at Work resources can be used to help empower employees and employers to ask, "are you OK?", and have regular meaningful conversations in the workplace.
CONVERSATION RESOURCES
Posters
ADD A SPLASH OF YELLOW TO YOUR CAMPUS
R U OK? has a wide range of conversation starters to add a splash of yellow to your campus.
Proceeds from sales support our work to start more life-changing conversations.
GUIDE TO SUPPORTING R U OK?
There are so many ways to get involved with R U OK? and help us start more life-changing conversations.
Our interactive Guide to Supporting R U OK? has everything you need including tips, ideas, activities and resources to help you:
- Share the message in your community, workplace, school, club or sporting organisation
- Host an R U OK? event
- Access our resources, including posters, conversation guides, social media tiles, activity sheets and videos
- Raise funds for R U OK?
To access the Guide to Supporting R U OK?, click
here.
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