INSPIRING STORIES

SHOWING THE POWER OF CONVERSATION

SHARE YOUR STORY

What we’d like from you

We'll publish stories that:

  1. Show how conversations change lives
  2. Show people how to navigate a conversation where someone says, “No, I’m not OK.” 
  3. Are aimed at the general public and encourage people to invest more time in the people around them or reach out to those who might be struggling with life. 

 

What we can't publish:

Because of R U OK?’s focus, we aren’t able to publish stories that are mainly about:

 

  1. Mental health treatment, systems or policy
  2. Advice on managing a mental health problem 
  3. The promotion of a fundraising activity or commercial product. 

 

While we don't cover these topics ourselves, we’d encourage you to set up your own blog or share it on your social media channels.


We also avoid publishing triggering descriptions of suicide or self-harm. Please read our blogging, vlogging and social media guidelines to you help you share your story in a way that’s safe.

 What happens once you've submitted your story
We'll review your story and assess whether it meets the criteria above. We may edit your story for clarity or to remove triggering content, but we will always share any edits with you before we publish. Please note, we receive more submissions than we are able to publish so won't always be able to share your story.
 Story Submission Form

This form tells us a bit about you and allows you to send your story to us. All personal details will remain confidential.


We’re a small team which means we’re not always able to publish stories or provide feedback as often as we'd like to. However, we will try to respond to your submission within seven days. Any questions, please contact us through our online contact form.

STORIES THAT SHOW CONVERSATIONS CAN CHANGE LIVES

Image shows Jade and 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.
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.
Two people in R U OK? yellow t shirts hold up signs saying 'R U OK?' and 'Thank you'.
by hello 10 December 2024
From Tassie to the Top End, we heard endless stories of people asking, 'Are you OK?', listening and supporting each other in 2024. Watch our video.
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