ASKING R U OK? AT WORK
Asking the question, 'are you OK?' can make a real impact in the workplace. As employers or staff, we can all create a culture where people feel confident asking and answering this simple yet important question. Besides our legal responsibility of providing a safe and healthy workplace, these conversations can make a real difference to staff going through a tough time.
WORK RESOURCES
Looking to ask R U OK? in the workplace? We've developed resources, including posters and a practical guide, to help you ask the question in a safe and supportive way.
The below poster has contact details for several national support services. There is also a section where you can fill in details of your local mental health service. The poster can be used digitally and also printed and put up around workplaces.
WORKPLACE PRESENTATION
Giving a talk or presentation on the R U OK? message at work? Use our presentation template to help show those in your workplace when and how to ask 'are you OK?' and how to support those who might be struggling.
ASK R U OK? ANY DAY
Whilst R U OK?Day is our National Day of Action, we encourage you to Ask R U OK? Any Day of the year.
By having regular, meaningful conversations, you build trust and normalise talking about what’s really going on, so when the people in your world find themselves struggling, they know you’re someone they can talk to.
Get involved and inspire everyone in your workplace to learn when and how to have a conversation that could change a life. Sign up to use the free resources available here. They include videos, social media tiles, posters activity sheets and more.
R U OK? WORKPLACE CHAMPIONS
R U OK? has released new resources to encourage more business leaders, owners and employees to build an R U OK? Culture in their workplace so that everyone feels safe, supported and encouraged.
The resources, including the R U OK? Workplace Champions Guide, promote peer-to-peer support and regular meaningful conversations amongst colleagues in the workplace.
INSPIRING RESOURCES
ARE THEY TRIPLE OK?
R U OK? IN TRUCKS AND SHEDS
‘R U OK? in Trucks and Sheds’ is a collaboration between R U OK? and Healthy Heads in Trucks & Sheds and aims to ensure people in the road transport, warehousing and logistics industries know when and how to meaningfully connect and genuinely ask, 'are you OK?'.
IT'S NOT ALWAYS OBVIOUS
The R U OK? Tradies resources provide practical tools and tips for family, friends and workmates to spot the signs that someone on their work site may be struggling, to empower them to spark a meaningful R U OK? conversation and to help them find support if needed.
R U OK? TRADIES
R U OK? IN RAIL
TRAINEES AND APPRENTICES
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.
R U OK? IN SMALL BUSINESS
Running a business can be time consuming and mental health can often take a back seat. Sign up to become a Workplace Champion to access resources in our Small Business hub.
R U OK? IN THE MOTOR TRADES
'It takes a real workmate to ask R U OK?' aims to help those in the motor trades industry overcome any awkwardness and talk with each other about emotions and life’s up and downs. There are posters, digital assets and practical resources to get people asking the question and responding safely and effectively if someone says, 'No, I'm not OK'.
FIFO/DIDO RESOURCES
It's not always obvious that someone is struggling - and we sometimes need to be reminded to trust our gut instinct and dig a bit deeper. Developed for FIFO/DIDO workplaces, this kit includes posters (including one with a conversation flowchart), toolbox talking points and a PPT presentation on how to start a conversation.
R U OK? IN HOSPITALITY
R U OK? is working with the hospitality sector to find better ways to ensure the industry is equipped to handle the pressures that come with what is an exciting, yet demanding, workplace. The resources highlight the importance of supporting a workmate who's struggling and tips on how to can have a meaningful conversation.
HOW TO ASK
SUPPORTING LGBTIQ+ CO-WORKERS
Are you worried about an LGBTIQ+ colleague at work? We can all play a role in supporting our workmates by building a safe, welcoming space for them to turn to for support if they are struggling with life. Visit our LGBTIQ+ page to learn more about how to look out for workmates and how to have an R U OK? conversation in a safe and supportive way.
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