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The Chit Chat Channel contains real stories and practical tips to inspire and empower everyone to make staying connected and asking, 'are you OK?' a part of their every day.


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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.
Two people in R U OK? yellow t shirts hold up signs saying 'R U OK?' and 'Thank you'.

2024 with R U OK?

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.
Ashleigh sits on her couch at home.

'I was excited to be a mum, but I wasn’t prepared for the emotional toll'

21 November 2024
Ashleigh shares her experience of perinatal anxiety and depression and how the support of her husband helped in her recovery.
An adult hand holds a tiny baby's hand.

How to support new and expecting parents

19 November 2024
Becoming a parent is a huge change. We chatted with the CEO of PANDA about the transition to parenthood, the pressures many new and expecting parents face and how we can support them.
Thomas, Tyler and Megan along the R U OK? Be a Mate logo.

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.
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Canberra hosts the R U OK? Conversation Convoy

25 November 2024
With four events in just 48 hours, Canberra was a huge stop on the R U OK? Conversation Convoy. Here's what we got up to and the conversations we shared.
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How to look out for your colleagues these holidays

1 November 2024
The holidays are fast approaching, and the end of year can be a stressful and difficult time for some. Rachel Clements, from the Centre Corporate Health, shares her tips on supporting colleagues at this time of year.
Ming chatting with her partner Derek.

'It's time we started talking about financial stress'

31 August 2024
At 17, Ming found herself homeless. Now a small business owner, she opens up about the impact of financial stress and how the support of others has helped her.
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.
Footy clubs from Alice Springs hosted an R U OK? Round

Alice Springs footy clubs come together to tackle suicide

8 August 2024
Following a number of deaths by young people in Alice Springs and surrounding areas, five clubs came together to tackle something much bigger than footy. Suicide.
Two young women sitting at a park bench chatting.

How to support someone experiencing financial pressures

30 July 2024
Most of us will experience financial pressure at some point in our lives. These are some of the signs someone might be struggling and how you can support them.
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