R U OK? seeks to create a world where we’re all connected. We’re never too young to look out for one another and meaningfully connect. An important part of the R U OK? message is to emphasise the value of close connections and strong relationships. Being able to meaningfully support someone and strengthening peer-to-peer support skills should begin in the early years of a child’s life through teaching them to look after themselves and their peers.

Children cannot be expected to fix someone’s problems, nor know the best way to help and support. However they can be encouraged to listen to what their friend is saying, let them know they care and tell a teacher, school counsellor or trusted adult if they are worried about their friend. By promoting an environment of positive peer support and accessing support channels via an adult, children can learn that asking, ‘Are you OK?’ is a key life skill.

R U OK? Day is this Thursday, September 10th.  

The R U OK? message of the value of close, meaningful relationships is celebrated through our Wellbeing Screen Free Activities planned for this Friday. We hope families enjoy working together on the planned activities.  Students are encouraged to wear a touch of yellow to celebrate the day. 

If you feel like something’s not quite the same with someone you know – there’s something going on in their life or you notice a change in what they’re saying or doing - trust that gut instinct and take the time to ask them “Are you OK?” If someone says they’re not OK, make time to listen, encourage action and check in. That conversation could change, or even save, their life.